Suited for Change

Suited for Change www.suitedforchange.org Suited for Change works to empower women of the DC Metro Region by increasing their employment and job retention potential.

We provide professional attire and life-skills training to low-income women, assisting them as they re-enter the workforce. All services are available at no charge and by referral to women in need.

Our Confidence Carousel Coaching Activity was back at N Street Village—and we were excited to put confidence in motion w...
09/06/2026

Our Confidence Carousel Coaching Activity was back at N Street Village—and we were excited to put confidence in motion with our career coaching event! 💼

Clients rotated through four hands-on coaching sessions, practicing everything from first impressions and elevator pitches to confident communication and answering interview questions. In just a few minutes at each station, they had the chance to learn, practice, and connect with a different coach.

We’re so grateful to N Street Village for welcoming us back and trusting Suited for Change to be a resource for their clients. There’s something special about bringing career support directly into the spaces where women are already building community. ❤️

🛍️ Shop beautifully. Give meaningfully. Join us for the Suited for Change Boutique Sale and enjoy an evening of shopping...
09/05/2026

🛍️ Shop beautifully. Give meaningfully. Join us for the Suited for Change Boutique Sale and enjoy an evening of shopping with purpose!

Explore a curated selection of quality consignment clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and more, alongside our regular boutique inventory. There will be plenty of stylish finds to discover—and every purchase helps make our work possible. Find special pieces from high end brands like St.Johns, Lilly Pulitzer, and Fabiana Filippi!

Your support helps Suited for Change provide women with professional attire, career coaching, and workforce development resources at no cost.

Come see our boutique, find something you love, and make an impact with every purchase. ✨
📍 Suited for Change Boutique
📅 September 23| ⏰4PM to 7PM
🎟️ RSVP Here: https://www.suitedforchange.org/events-1/suited-for-change-boutique-sale

09/04/2026

Before we officially turn the page to fall, we're taking one more look back at August's Wonderland Happy Hour! ☀️

For August's Confident Conversations: Wonderland Ballroom Edition , our theme was Vacation State of Mind—and we asked our community about summer accomplishments, work-life balance, and even the summer pieces they're not quite ready to put away. From volunteers and board members to one of our referral partners, it was a fun reminder that community isn't just important when we're working toward our goals—it's part of how we recharge, reset, and keep moving forward.

A special thank you to The Wonderland Ballroom for continuing to give our Suited for Change community a place to connect, and to Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation l for stopping by to show their support for our mission! 💜

We're so grateful to everyone who shared a little bit of their summer with us. Stay tuned for the next Wonderland Happy Hour!

08/21/2026

A special Feel Good Friday for a very special reason. 💛Today, we’re celebrating Ashley and the new chapter she’s stepping into with her new job. Meet Ashley, a Suited for Change client who recently visited our boutique as she prepared for a new chapter in her career and life.

During her appointment, Ashley found more than professional clothing. She found a space where she felt respected, heard, and encouraged—and left feeling refreshed, confident, and excited to bring some color back into her work wardrobe. ✨

We’re incredibly grateful to Ashley for sharing her story and allowing us to see Suited for Change through her eyes.

Her experience is a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. Every styling appointment is about more than clothing. It’s about helping women recognize their own potential, embrace new opportunities, and take their next step toward economic independence.
We’re proud to serve women like Ashley—and even prouder to cheer them on as they move forward.

Read Ashley’s full story: https://www.suitedforchange.org/post/meet-the-women-we-serve-ashley-goldstein-looking-good-feeling-seen

08/19/2026

A special thank you to Giovanna Combs, America’s Ideal Miss Virginia, for stopping by Suited for Change and featuring us in her Beyond Traditional Spaces series! 🌿

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share more about our mission and the free professional attire, career coaching, and workforce support we provide to women across the DMV.

We love seeing community resources highlighted and connected to the people who need them. Be sure to check out Gia Combs Beyond Traditional Spaces series and follow along with Giovanna as she shines a light on organizations, like Suited for Change, making an impact across the DMV.✨

This Black Business Month, we’re celebrating the incredible Black women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are makin...
08/18/2026

This Black Business Month, we’re celebrating the incredible Black women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are making an impact in our community—and supporting Suited for Change along the way. ❤️

We’re grateful for the women who have shared their time, talents, businesses, networks, and platforms to help advance our mission and create greater opportunities for the women we serve. Their creativity, and generosity remind us of what can happen when women use their talents to uplift others. 💼

Meet a few of the women we’re proud to celebrate:

• Yvonne Pearson, Founder of Pink DollHouse Marketing
• Delali Agbele, Founder of Belle Distinguee
• Tonya Allen Shaw, Founder of Time Capsule Events LLC

Throughout Black Business Month, we encourage you to follow, support, shop, and share Black-owned businesses across the DMV—and join us in celebrating the women behind them. ❤️

Happy National Nonprofit Day! ❤️At Suited for Change, we’re proud to be a resource for women across the DMV as they work...
08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! ❤️

At Suited for Change, we’re proud to be a resource for women across the DMV as they work toward confidence, career opportunities, and economic independence.
We’re deeply grateful to the volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters who make this work possible—and we’re proud to keep showing up for our community.

Want to help us continue being a resource for women who need us? Visit our page to donate and support the women we serve: https://www.suitedforchange.org/donate-funds

Feel Good Friday ✨ Sometimes confidence begins with a conversation.Every styling or coaching appointment is more than fi...
08/07/2026

Feel Good Friday ✨ Sometimes confidence begins with a conversation.

Every styling or coaching appointment is more than finding the right outfit or interview tip—it's about listening, encouraging, and helping each woman prepare for what's next.

Here's to the volunteers who show up with open hearts and the clients who continue showing up for themselves every day. 💛

💜 You're invited to our next Wonderland Happy Hour!Join Suited for Change on Wednesday, August 12, for an evening of com...
08/05/2026

💜 You're invited to our next Wonderland Happy Hour!

Join Suited for Change on Wednesday, August 12, for an evening of community, conversation, and connection at Wonderland Ballroom.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, we'd love to welcome you. Meet members of the Suited for Change community, enjoy a relaxed summer evening, and enter for a chance to win one of our door prizes.

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon Street NW, Washington, DC

Invite a friend and join us for an evening that celebrates community while supporting women on their journey toward economic independence!

Happy National Intern Day! ☀️💛 Today, we're celebrating our incredible summer intern, Olivia!From capturing the moments ...
07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day! ☀️💛 Today, we're celebrating our incredible summer intern, Olivia!

From capturing the moments that tell our story to supporting client services, and community events, Olivia has brought creativity, and a contagious enthusiasm to everything she's touched this summer.

As a recent graduate from George Washington University, she began behind the camera documenting our largest fundraiser of the year, Suited to Celebrate, and continued to show her support by welcoming clients into the boutique, or finding new ways to showcase our mission through her photography skills. Olivia reminded us that every act of service—big or small—helps build confidence and community.

Thank you, Olivia, for sharing your talents, and your heart with Suited for Change. We can't wait to see all that comes next. ✨

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1023 15th Street NW, Suite 601
Washington D.C., DC
20005

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(202) 293-0351

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