Cleaning Out Your Closet? Donate to The Wardrobe
Cleaning out your closet? Getting rid of old sizes? Donate your gently used clothing to The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe).
The Wardrobe works to combat inequality and clothing insecurity.
Imagine going into a job interview without the proper business attire for the interview. Now imagine yourself in a smart looking outfit. You can feel the confidence boost. That’s what The Wardrobe is all about. Making that feeling available to everyone.
But it’s more than just professional clothing.
The Wardrobe outfits people for work and everyday life. They accept donations of clothing and accessories for all genders and are also a resale store. They can accept anything you have to donate; casual, professional, and dressy attire. While the clothing is available for sale, it is also free to anyone referred.
Items can be new or gently used and still in fashion (even that old prom dress).
Makeup or other personal care items (skincare, toiletries, undergarments) are also accepted, but must be new and unused.
If you’re a retailer with overstock or end of season items, consider donating. The Wardrobe would be happy to take clothing, accessories, or personal care items off your hands. Contact them to discuss your donation.
Donate to the January 26th Workforce Development Event:
Donate Prom-themed Attire for their upcoming Open Wardrobe:
The Wardrobe will provide free prom dresses to high-schoolers at a special Prom-themed Open Wardrobe in April.
For this event, they urgently need:
- Plus-size Prom Dresses (sizes XL-5XL)
- Prom jewelry, clutches, shawls, hair accessories, unopened makeup. new strapless bras, formal shoes (sizes 10-13)
- Menswear Prom attire: tuxedos, formalwear, bowties, footwear, suspenders, vests
Every Day Donations:
For general donations, the Wardrobe is now accepting Spring/Summer donations for all genders and all styles.
Clothing donations are accepted at the Philadelphia and Lansdowne stores on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 11am-5pm
Please review their donation guidelines prior to bringing items to the store.
- The Wardrobe provides “no contact” donation drop off which means they cannot assist donors unloading their cars or transporting items.
- Although items can be gently used, they kindly ask that all clothing be FRESHLY washed and packaged in some way (i.e. bags, boxes). Bags/boxes cannot be returned. Please do not donate unpackaged items. If you need something to transport your donations in, you can pick up a reusable dry cleaning bag from the Philly store.
- For accessories, please clean them prior to donating by wiping with cleaning wipes or diluted rubbing alcohol and placing them in bags or boxes for transport.
- If you or someone in your household has been sick or diagnosed with COVID19, they ask that you refrain from donating your items at this time.
- Donations of 5 Bags or Less: Drop off at The Wardrobe on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (11-5pm). No appointment needed.
The Wardrobe Delaware County: 62 W. Marshall Road, Lansdowne, PA 19050
The Wardrobe Philadelphia: 413 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Can’t get there during donation hours? Fill a box and ship your donations to The Wardrobe, 444 N. 3rd St. Suite 105, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Donate to The Wardrobe next time you’re cleaning out your closets. Find more information HERE.
