Empowering Women To Unlock Their Confidence And Define Their Future.
Founded in 2023, Well Dressed was created to address the often overlooked issue of clothing insecurity among women facing systemic challenges. We believe in the transformative power of clothing— but know it’s about more than what you wear - it’s about how you feel when you wear it. Well Dressed helps women step into moments of transition with confidence, self-assurance and dignity.
Our Mission
To inspire women to reclaim their stories and re-imagine their future using the transformative power of clothing
Our Vision
Well Dressed envisions a world where every woman, no matter her past, feels empowered and confident to embrace an abundant life. We strive to create communities where women are celebrated, uplifted, and inspired to build a future filled with possibilities.
Who We Serve
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Formerly Incarcerated
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Sex Trafficked Survivors
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TAY Youth
(Young Adults Who Have Aged Out Of Foster Care)
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Unhoused
Why focus on women’s new beginnings?
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90%
of Californian inmates are released with $200 or less. The purchase of new clothing is not an option for women with little to no support.
- Calmatters.org
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60%
of street level sex traffic survivors report experiencing financial abuse by their trafficker. They lack the financial independence to purchase attire deemed appropriate for job interviews
- Polarisproject.org
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23,000
youth “age out” of foster care annually in the United States and no longer qualify for state service assistance
- The National Foster Youth Institute
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48%
of the unhoused population in the United States do not have access to shoes in order to protect their feet
- Teenik.com
Forging Ahead
At Well Dressed, we believe that every woman deserves the chance to reclaim her own story. For women who have faced barriers—whether through challenging pasts, systemic obstacles or limited resources—new beginnings are transformative.
By focusing on their growth, we’re not only supporting individual journeys but also contributing to stronger, more resilient communities.
Why Clothing?
Clothing is an unspoken form of communication that signals who we are. But for many women, access to clothing has been limited by circumstances beyond their control. At Well Dressed, we provide women with the tools they need to take ownership of their narrative, starting with their wardrobe.
When a woman feels confident in what she wears, it affects how she walks into a room, how she speaks, and how she views herself. And that shift—can change everything.