I recently met a woman, let’s call her Jess, who is a single mom just fresh out of a divorce. Something about her hit me really hard. A mom, who stayed home and did everything for her family. Well, you know what happens next, her husband took off. Jess was then left to fend for herself so to speak. I looked at her with shock and awe. She now has to reinstate herself into the workforce after being out for 15 years. She was, what society considered in a middle-income family and living a comfortable life. No designer threads and family road trips were the norm. But now, left on her own with two kids and she needs to work. And she needs professional work clothes. I went into my closet and dug out a couple of tailored classic suits.
Fast forward to today, I received an email from Leesa Butler who founded the F-list, a fashion blogger who has pulled together a very impressive online auction called “F-Listed” in support of DRESS FOR SUCCESS.
“Dress for Success Toronto is such a positive force, helping people to support themselves and their families. They provide an invaluable service that gives people dignity. I wanted to support and raise awareness about that,” said Leesa Butler.
I wish I had remembered Dress for Success for this woman. But this is the thing, our lives are all so very busy and we are constantly bombarded with requests to donate or participate. However, this hit close to home for me. And I will participate in this.
The “F-Listed” online auction is running until midnight October 16th. Fashion lovers across Canada and the U.S. can celebrate by shopping for apparel, accessories, gift cards, and other surprise items from Canadian and International most fashionable. All proceeds will go to Dress For Success Toronto. Go to www.f-list.ca for the link to the auction!
Auction items include items from Pink Tartan, Comrags, Nada, Evan Biddell, Town Shoes, Thompson Hotel, Jeanne Beker, NADA, IZMA, Gee Beauty, Place D’Armes Hotel, Jessica Jensen, Peter Kent, Lisa Tant, Leah Miller, Jian Gomheshi, Liza Fromer, Joe Fresh, Malen Grotrian and the list continues to grow.
Dress for Success is a registered Canadian charity that changes the lives of Canadians and new Canadians by providing low income women with the necessary professional attire and career development tools they need to achieve success. Their unique wardrobe service helps clients look impressive, feel confident, and find employment. The organization has outfitted more than 8,000 clients since its inception. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org/toronto
Chapters of Dress for Success are located throughout Canada and the U.S.