Empowering women to create a new narrative for themselves and their families
Formed in 1997 in a church basement in New York City, a couple of ambitious women decided that it was time to make a change and devoted themselves to mentoring women and removing barriers to achieve success in their professional lives. The Seattle office opened in 1999, followed by many others around the world. Dress for Success Worldwide currently has affiliates in 158 cities across 28 countries.
Dress for Success Seattle’s mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the necessary development tools for professional growth.
Donation Opportunities
Giving Tuesday
Give the gift of success. Donate as much as you can and help Dress for Success Seattle provide 50 women access to Accenture Skills to Succeed. This includes providing Mobile Friendly Virtual Sessions, such as LinkedIn Profile Tutorials, Resume Building Tips, and Financial Literacy. For Giving Tuesday your donation will be matched by a generous anonymous donor – double your impact!
Consider donating: Dress for Success Seattle Donation Drives
Wines Made by Women
Dress for Success Seattle has partnered with women winegrowers/owners who are producing organic and sustainable wines and is offering you a selection of such wines, at their online shop. Iola Wines is a special selection, from earth to glass. The company empowers the customer to make socially conscious choices about the winegrower they support. Check out Iola Wines!
Holiday Shop
Visit Dress for success Seattle Holiday Shop, to snatch beautiful accessories, clothing, beauty products and many more interesting and eco-friendly commodities.
Shop local, small & ethical!
How to become a success donor
To become a success donor, please consider setting up a recurring tax-deductible donation to Dress for Success Seattle. The ultimate benefits are:
- Early access to DFS Seattle events
- Annual Success Celebration
- Invitations to special events to throughout the year
- The biggest benefit is the sustaining contribution towards empowering women to achieve financial independence
Donation can be made by credit card securely online or by mailing a check to Dress for Success Seattle,600 Pine Street, Suite 310, Seattle,WA 98101.
Donate your gently used clothing
You can donate your gently used professional attire, to help those in need. Please visit following locations to drop off your donations.
- Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
- Mary’s Place
- Goodwill
- Jubilee Women’s Center
***Current clothing donations are suspended until further notice***
The organization is managed by social media managers, fundraising leaders and inventory management volunteers, as well as a team of highly skilled professionals who work with the clients in one on one sessions, and are the core parts of a great team working towards their mission.
Their programs work towards providing each and every woman with the confidence to achieve their goals.
“The career coaching that I received from Dress for Success Seattle was like a personal discovery of my strengths. It helped me define and achieve professional and personal goals that felt overwhelming and intimidating before. The coach encouraged me to work towards my dreams”
Julie (DFSS client)
Dress for Success Seattle partners with over 100 nonprofit and government agencies.
“Dress for Success Seattle gave me hope. It made me feel that there is a possibility. It built my self- confidence and built the faith in me. I’ll never forget what a difference this place made in my life”
Joanne (DFSS client)
One WOMAN, one OUTFIT, one STORY at a time.
