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Clients who participate in our four step job readiness program are outfitted in our in-house clothing boutique. Business clothing is critical to making a great first impression at a job interview!

Guidelines For Donations:

A Perfect Fit has very limited space for display, dressing and practically no storage room.
Please consider donating only the best quality in-season, new or gently-used clothing items that you can.
Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Suits for gentlemen and ladies:

Navy solid, pinstripe or windowpane
Shades of medium range blues
Charcoal or medium range gray solid, pinstripe or windowpane
Dark brown (ladies) or taupe solid, pinstripe or windowpane.
Forest green (ladies) solid, pinstripe or windowpane
Black solid, pinstripe or windowpane
Beige solid, pinstripe, windowpane or box pattern

All sizes are needed. Plus size suits and suit separates are urgently needed.

Shirts for gentlemen:
White, blue, and tastefully striped shirts in cotton oxford, end-on-end or good quality cotton.

Tops and Blouses for ladies:
Solids such as white, taupe, light blue, coral (not pink), and maroon shells and blouses. No T-shirts. Conservatively printed tops and blouses.

Shoes:
All donated shoes need to hold a shine. No sandals, flip flops or obvious tennis shoes. Conservative, closed-toe/heel styled pumps for ladies. Muted colors in black, brown, navy and taupe/beige. Larger sizes and wider widths are needed. Men's shoes are always urgently needed and should be black, brown or cordovan wing tips or other lace-up shoe. Conservative ladies handbags are needed.

Ties:
Solid navy, maroon, medium-range blue or gray, brown and beige ties are welcome. Evenly spaced, repeating patterns such as polka-dots, diamonds or "club" ties in conservative colors are needed. As are "rep" ties with diagonal stripes and foulard ties of appropriate colors. Silk ties are preferred. No bow ties.

Hygiene Items for Men & Women:
Soap and washcloth, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, whitening toothpaste, mouthwash (non-alcohol)

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