There is growing importance that corporations and nonprofits align strategically, work to identify mutually beneficial goals, and work in partnership to deliver transformational experiences [i.e. to employees, customers, other stakeholders] while meeting real nonprofit needs. I was overjoyed when I heard that Talbots and O, The Oprah Magazine were going to be working with Dress for Success. When I was in high school we did a volunteer program at Dress for Success.
On February 19, 2019, O, The Oprah Magazine and Talbots unveiled their fourth co-branded capsule collection benefiting Dress for Success. This year’s limited-edition collection is based on the ultra comfortable T- by Talbot’s line, celebrating life as its most casual. In ever-versatile black and white, and soft, move-with-you fabrics, the playful, relaxed spirit of the five-piece lie was designed to encourage self-care and make active women feel beautiful on the go. Thirty percent of the new proceeds from the collection will be donated to Dress for Success, an international not-for-organization that provides women with the tools they need to achieve economic independence.
Dress for Success® is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has helped more than 850,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.
The 2019 collection is featured in the March issue of O, The Oprah Magazine ,on newsstands now and online. From sporty ankle pants to a chic zip-up jacket, the collection is worn by Katy Mixon, Star of ABC’s American Housewife, Angela Manuel-Davis, Fitness Evangelist and Motivational Coach, Katie Lee, Co-Host of Food Network’s The Kitchen and Amber Riley, Actor and Singer.
O, The Oprah Magazine collection for Talbots is available in Misses, Petite, Plus and Plus Petite: The T by Talbots Tee, $59.50/$69.50; The T by Talbots Ankle Pant, $69.50/$79.50; The T by Talbots Jacket, $84.50/$99; The T By Talbots Sweater, $79.50/$89.50; The T by Talbots Maxi Dress, $89.50/$99.
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Starting February 19, shop our new exclusive O, The Oprah Magazine Collection for Talbots: 30% of net proceeds benefits Dress for Success. The 5 limited-edition, be-good-to-yourself pieces (part of our ultra-comfortable T by Talbots collection) are inspired by our belief that women should look and feel great on the go.
Bring in nearly new wear-to-work clothing February 28 – March 3
Monetary gifts to Dress for Success are welcome February 19 – March 31 in stores and online by visiting the Dress for Success website.
Tuesday, February 19th-March 31st: Collection on Sale
Tuesday, February 19th-Sunday March 31st: Monetary donations accepted online in stores nationwide
Thursday, February 28th-Sunday, March 3rd: Customer clothing and accessory donations accepted at all Talbots stores nationwide
Saturday, March 2nd-Spring-Style Shopping Party at Talbots stores nationwide. Where women nationwide can shop at 25% off (excluding the capsule collection), enjoy refreshments, and make donations to Dress for Success. Donations of nearly new office-appropriate attire will be accepted at any Talbots location from March 3 to March 6, while monetary donations will be accepted at the register of each store through April 3.
Dress for Success is such a great project to support. It’s great to see Talbot’s and Oprah’s magazine joining forces to support this great cause.
Wonderful to see a program to help women. Dress for success sounds perfect. Those are casual clothes not what I could wear to the office.
This is a great cause and so helpful to the women. I am behind anything that Oprah does so I will try and join this.
Oh nice, this sounds like a great program. I really like these pieces too. I can see them being a hit with women.
As usual, great to see Oprah involved in a great cause like Dress for Success. These pieces are all really cute!
This sounds like a fantastic programme, it is always great to have help to reach your potential and I love that it is helping women worldwide.
Dressing for success is something to seriously consider and plan with intention. These are great ideas. I think my wife would really like this.
Dress for Success is the best program to support and great to know that it can helps women. And these are all gorgeous dresses.
That first striped top is ADORABLE and I NEED it!! I love that Oprah partnered with Talbots for such a great cause!!
I hadn’t heard about this project, but it’s a great initiative! I love those first couple shirts – they are cute and look so comfy, too. I’ll have to see if there is a Talbots near me. I love the idea of a capsule collection.
Looks like a great collection. And it’s great to know that they join forces to support a cause.
What a cute line up of clothing. Talbots is a good brand to work with and I do buy a lot of clothes from them.
This is a cute line of clothing! I love it when companies and celebrities choose to help others. We have similar organizations in our area and they have helped a lot of women.
Dress for Success sounds perfect for any woman. So glad that Oprah Magazine and Talbots support such a wonderful cause!
The clothing pieces look great! I love programs likes this, supporting others to succeed.
when I got rid of all my suits, I gave them to Dress for Success. Its nice to see that the two powerhouse organizations are supporting Dress for Success.
What an amazing program that helps women. I love their clothes too, looks so comfy and trendy.