Welcome to Dress for Success Washington, DC
Empowering women to achieve economic independence
We believe that “self-sufficiency” is more than just a suit or a job – it is an overall commitment to being independent in all aspects of life.
Our comprehensive programs address every phase of a woman’s career – from being unemployed and job searching, to recently employed and adjusting and, eventually, gainfully employed and succeeding.
Through this process we are encouraging a critical mass of intergenerational and cross-cultural women to gain the necessary skills to break the cycle of poverty. When women achieve the earnings and savings power to direct their own future, their entire community benefits – their children, extended relatives, local workforce pools, and neighborhoods.
Want to make a difference and support women?
Join our Little Black Dress Club.
The Little Black Dress Club is a group of diverse and committed individuals with a common vision: a community where women do not live in poverty; are treated with dignity and respect; are strengthening their families; and building their careers.
Joining the Little Black Dress Club enables us to keep our services accessible to women looking for employment.
Professional Women’s Group (PWG)
The PWG offers newly employed Dress For Success Washington, DC clients vital tools to create long-term employment sustainability. We empower women to retain their jobs, build their careers, and thrive. Monthly meetings are free and include speakers and safe environments for brainstorming and inspiration. The group provides women with strategies to improve economic mobility, secure promotions, and gain professional development opportunities while maintaining mental health and financial security for continued success.
Virtual Career Center:
The Career Center is the first step in helping women create pathways to economic mobility. We assist women with resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews, and job search techniques. A volunteer career coach is available weekly throughout the life-cycle of a job application. Additionally, our video offerings seek to support women in continuing employment searches, personal finances, health and well-being, and resiliency through change. We ensure that women remain self-confident and committed to seeking out a job that they will succeed in and enjoy.
