Celebrating International Women’s Day, the charity Dress for Success launches a pop-up boutique in Perth, offering pre-loved professional attire to empower women in their job search.
In a move to celebrate International Women’s Day and support sustainable fashion, the charity Dress for Success is hosting a pop-up boutique in Raine Square, Perth, to provide women with pre-loved and affordable professional attire. The boutique opened this month as part of the organization’s ongoing mission to assist women in transitioning into the workforce with confidence.
Natalie Sangalli, the CEO of Dress for Success, highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “The clothes we are selling are all donated to us … And we’ve picked the best stock out of our shop to bring it to Raine Square.” She noted that the initiative offers “pre-loved, high fashion at an affordable price, with every purchase helping women overcome employment barriers.”
The pop-up boutique features a variety of clothing options aimed at helping women feel professional and empowered. In addition to selling clothing, the event also includes a personal styling and shopping consultation service priced at $75, with an incentive that allows participants to receive a $50 credit towards purchases made on International Women’s Day, which falls on Saturday.
Dress for Success operates globally, with a central goal of enabling women to achieve economic independence through the provision of work-appropriate clothing, career support, and access to helpful networks. As part of their services, volunteers assist new users in selecting two free outfits that they can wear for significant professional or life events. Sangalli explained, “These outfits are the kinds of things that women would wear to a number of things, from job interviews, high school graduations to court appearances for victims of domestic violence.”
Sangalli also addressed the poignant impact of their work, noting that roughly one-third of women who utilize their services are victims of domestic violence. She reflected on the transformative experiences of these women, sharing, “I see women walk into our service and they are eyes down, kind of wondering what they’re doing here. It’s taken them a lot of courage to even walk through the front door.” She added, “And then I watch them walk out, just surprised and delighted, smiling with a little bit of a spring in their step because someone’s just spent 90 minutes with them, making them feel really valuable and worthwhile. It’s lovely to see the difference of the walk out versus the walk in.”
The pop-up boutique not only aims to empower women through fashion but also serves as a platform for raising awareness about the challenges many women face when entering the workforce. The event underscores the importance of supportive community initiatives in fostering a more inclusive environment for all women striving for economic independence.
Source: Noah Wire Services
