Words to live by, especially in the world of fashion. Although I’m not referring to this somewhat self-righteous slogan in the interest of vanity – but instead as the charitable organization promoting “suits to self-sufficiency.” I started volunteering for the West Coast - Los Angeles chapter of Dress for Success early this year, only to find out that Robert Half International is a proud “success partner”. RH sponsors the Career Center in the office I visit one afternoon a month, which is ironic considering that's not how I came across them. The program I participate in suits disadvantaged woman in an effort to help them become healthy and independent. The women we work with are either going for a job interview, in which case we put together their interview outfit, or they’ve recently got a job, so we put together a week’s worth of office appropriate outfits. All the clothes are donated by community donors and local retailers – Tommy Hilfiger created the “Something to Share” scarf and necktie (available for $30) where 100% of the net proceeds benefit Dress for Success – and Dress Barn is a major donor of new clothes. I work with the “clients”, finding new and gently-used clothing in the "boutique" to put together outfits they good feel good in – so they can get jobs, and ignite/reignite their careers and lives.
Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl’s XOXO) has stepped out in support of Dress for Success as shown above at their NY charity fashion show. It’s great to see people in the spotlight raise awareness for a great cause.
Because sometimes we all need to look great to feel better!!
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