Re: Retirement Clothes! 😬

Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

@JFD12 You may also look into Long term care facilities or assisted living. Many time the residents may need a nice outfit for an outing. I was asked to donate a suit for a lady that had attend a funeral. I was told she was so ticked because she felt so pretty. I also look for local organizations that are looking for donations. I have several bags of things for a local organization for ladies that are going back to joining the workforce. I hope that helps!

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

I second the women's shelter. We have a local store that benefits the local shelter. I believe the women in the shelter get first pick and then the very high quality items go to the store to sell. The store has men's, women's, children's clothing as well as games, toys, kitchenware and furniture.

What is unacceptable for resale is recycled further.

Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

I do have a funny donation story. A neighbor of mine was having a clothing drive for her church. I had this super cute sweater that looked like a giraffe's print. I loved it. However, not a good look on me. So, in the donation bag it went. Well, on of the ladies wore it and sent her a pix to send to me. She looked amazing!! I thought if I looked like that in it I would have kept it. It had a matching scarf that I found and sent to her! We laugh about that to this day. I have since given my neighbor more donations! I still adore a cute Giraffe at the zoo, not a print on me!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Around here most of the donation places are overloaded with clothes. One place near me had to close their business b/c people were using them as a dumping ground for their clothing. Consignment stores are very picky with what they will accept and if the garments aren't 'in season' forget it, you're out the door.

ellaphant · ‎12-13-2010

I'm a retired rescue mom with 7 animals. Many trips to Good Will and sold a lot of gold jewelry.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

Folks with interview and work appropriate clothing, men's and women's, don't forget local colleges may want to offer graduating seniors workplace attire.

Deans of students or career office may be a starting point to check if there's a need.

With student debt a big issue, any help would be appreciated. Too many folks do not know that colleges have students with all types of insecurity: food, sanitary needs, etc.

If you check on Amzn, you may find your local or distant college has a dedicated wish list of needs for their students. Just check off what you wish to have delivered and your account is debited...can be anonymously given.

The wish list will show # / item needed.

Help here can help a student concentrate on their studies and not worry about starving and staying clean.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

When I began working from home I had little need for a lot of my clothing, so out it went. Some to a charity and most to our local YWCA. The have a program for dressing for those entering business that are in need of business attire. If the clothing is not used they move it on to another group-often a thrift store that sells it and gives them the proceeds.. They made me laugh because they had only 2 pairs of my slacks left to donate to a thrift store. Not sure what that says to me... if it is good or bad! LOL!

busymom22 · ‎07-26-2017

@SilleeMee wrote:
Around here most of the donation places are overloaded with clothes. One place near me had to close their business b/c people were using them as a dumping ground for their clothing. Consignment stores are very picky with what they will accept and if the garments aren't 'in season' forget it, you're out the door.

This is also true with the donation places by me. The styles have changed and even good-quality suits for women aren't a thing anymore especially for younger women

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@JFD12 Many people retiring from the business world have nice wardrobes they'll probably never wear again. Lots of women donate them to organizations supporting disadvantaged women just entering business who can't afford nice clothing.

I frequently see such organizations mentioned on the NextDoor app. You might inquire there for your area.

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