Dress for Success seeks donors and purchasers

The YWCA of Oahu asks, “What would you wear to a job interview?  That is exactly what we are looking for to distribute to our clients.  Your fabulous suits could give another woman the confidence to go out in to the working world, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.”

To suit its clients in style, Dress for Success Honolulu currently accepts new or nearly-new and cleaned:

• Coordinated, contemporary, interview-appropriate skirt and pant suits
• Beautiful crisp blouses
• Gorgeous blazers and jackets
• Professional shoes
• Jewelry
• Handbags
• New undergarments
• Unused cosmetics
• Unused pantyhose

The program is particularly in need of larger-size suits. Donations can be dropped off at the YWCA of Oahu Front Desk, 1040 Richards St., Honolulu – donors can use loading zone parking in front of the building – any time between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekends.

In addition, Dress for Success plans clothing sales on Aug. 12 through 15, Sep. 9 through 12, Oct. 7 through 10, Nov. 11 through 14 and Dec. 9 through 12. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays or between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturdays at the Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards St.

New items are added daily and the prices are low: tops $5, pants $5, skirts $5, dresses - $10 and suits $25. All proceeds from the sales will be used to support Dress for Success Honolulu, which provides free interview outfits to economically-challenged women who are seeking employment..

Dress for Success Honolulu helps women make tailored transitions into the workforce. For more information on the Dress for Success Honolulu program email dfs@ywcaoahu.org or call (808) 695-2603.