In an earlier time, I had a job that required good looking business clothes, high heels and spiffy accessories. Now living in the country, my dress is more likely to be jeans and a comfortable top.
I decided that business clothing should have a second chance at making someone look good. I created five wardrobes. Each contained six dresses, suits and tops. To each, I added matching shoes, scarves, jewelry, purses and other accessories.
I put an ad online, offering a wardrobe to any woman in need of business clothes who would come and get them.
One wardrobe went to a woman going back to work for the first time in 20 years. She had gotten the job but had no idea what she would wear as she too had lived in jeans for years.
Another was shared by two sisters. Both supporting families, their budgets did not cover the luxury of good clothes.
The third went to a mother who was embarrassed to accept and sent her 10-year-old in to take the things. There was no need for that, my dear, but your son was a delight.
The fourth went to a young woman who had trouble finding business clothes in this size.
The final wardrobe went to a grey haired woman who no longer was employed, but liked to dress up for church on Sunday. We even added some hats to that wardrobe.
It was such fun to meet these women and hear how they planned to wear their new outfits. Good job, ladies.
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“Clothes make the man” says Madison Avenue. What makes the Woman? Determination?
This makes me happy. If I had a lot of leftovers, I would do this too! What a great idea.