Clothing Donations
When you donate clothing to Dress for Success Triangle, you’re giving more than workplace attire. You’re giving a woman the confidence, dignity, and readiness she needs to take the next step in her career. Every blazer, pair of shoes, and handbag becomes a tangible tool she can wear into an interview, a first day at work, or a life-changing promotion.
Your contribution directly fuels economic mobility for women across Triangle and Eastern North Carolina. By providing high-quality, work-appropriate clothing, you help women step into new roles, support their families, and build long-term stability. Thank you for turning your generosity into opportunity and for helping transform a woman’s career and future.
Your contribution directly fuels economic mobility for women across Triangle and Eastern North Carolina. By providing high-quality, work-appropriate clothing, you help women step into new roles, support their families, and build long-term stability. Thank you for turning your generosity into opportunity and for helping transform a woman’s career and future.
Upcoming Clothing Donation Days
Raleigh, Durham, & Wilson | 10 AM – 3 PM EST
- April 18, 2026
- May 13, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- August 5, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- December 18, 2026
To ensure every woman receives items she can wear with confidence, please prepare your donation with care:
- Package thoughtfully: Place items in a sealed cardboard box or plastic container with a lid (no bags, please).
- Choose items in great condition: Clothing must be clean and free of stains, tears, rips, holes, or broken zippers.
- Select current styles: Items should be no more than five years old for fashion relevance.
- Tax receipts: Available at drop-off only.
- Need a list for your records? Please prepare your inventory before donating. We’re unable to provide one.
- Men’s clothing: We are unable to accept men’s items. Please contact United Way’s 211 to find a local organization in need.
- Plus-size work attire (sizes 18–22)
- XS work attire (size 0-2)
- Shoes (size 10 and up)
- Interview and work-appropriate handbags, briefcases, and portfolios (no company logos).
- You can also support us by purchasing directly from our Amazon Wishlist. We also have a wishlist for bras and undergarments we need.
We DO Accept:
Items We Accept for Fundraising Purposes: These items help us raise funds through seasonal sales that directly support our programs.
We CAN’T Accept:
- Workplace attire (formal and casual): suits, dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, sweaters, jackets, scrubs
- Shoes in excellent condition, handbags (briefcases and portfolios without logos), jewelry (placed in individual plastic bags, and scarves
- New bras, underwear, tights, and trouser socks (with tags or in packaging)
- Plus-size shapewear
Items We Accept for Fundraising Purposes: These items help us raise funds through seasonal sales that directly support our programs.
- Wool clothing and winter coats
- Turtlenecks, corduroy, velvet, leather, suede, microfiber, or fur items
- Long dresses (both casual and formal)
We CAN’T Accept:
- Dirty, damaged, or altered clothing (except for length adjustments)
- Items with stains, holes, rips, or missing size tags
- Shoes that are scuffed, dirty, or have dry rot
- Dated clothing or graphic tees with branded logos
Your clothing donations become opportunity for women.
Hosting A Clothing Drive
Host a clothing drive with your company, club, or community group to help women in the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina take their next step toward a stronger future. We offer two ways to host, depending on your timeline.
Please complete our Free – Dedicated Clothing Drive Form or Sponsorship Clothing Drive Form to get started.
Please complete our Free – Dedicated Clothing Drive Form or Sponsorship Clothing Drive Form to get started.
Free – Dedicated Drive
If you can bring your donations in on one of our scheduled donation days (see dates above), there’s no cost to participate. Just tell us which location works for you and pick your preferred drop-off date.
Sponsorship Drive
Need a date outside our regular schedule, or want to go bigger with a Mobile Boutique drive? Sponsorship drives require advance planning so our team can arrange storage, staffing, and volunteer coverage — a modest fee helps cover those resources.