Once Upon a Spring Cleaning…

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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Recently I’ve been suffering from I-hate-everything-in-my-closet syndrome. This is due in no small part, I’m sure, to the fact that some of the things in there are holdovers from high school. So the other day I bit the bullet (and downed several glasses of sparkling wine) and did a major closet edit. I swear, I now only own one sweater.

It’s a good idea to ask yourself tough questions about what you own while you sort (Am I kind of embarrassed that I own this? Do I really wear “clubbing” shirts anymore?). Another question: Did I wear this to prom?

While many young Washington women hold on to dresses from both high school and college and pull them out for the occasional format event, they often end up looking like what they are: your senior year prom/sorority formal dress. Ladies, it’s time to let go. So tonight after work, go home, pluck that dress out of the closet, and put it in a bag to donate to Once Upon a Prom, a local nonprofit established to provide prom dresses to girls in DC, MD and VA who might otherwise be unable to afford one.

When you bring the dress (must be from 2000 – present and in good, clean condition) TOMORROW between 5 – 8 to Georgetown’s Urban Chic location, you’ll receive 30% off a purchase (you need to give that hanger something to hold, right?). You’ll get to sample food from Restaurant K by Alison Swope and, best of all, make a local girl feel and look wonderful. If you can’t make it to the event, you can still drop off a dress between now and March 30 to receive a 20% discount.

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  1. Jen March 26, 2008 3:55 pm

    Great suggestion. Now, how about my wedding dress? Is there a place to donate this? I have no intention of storing it, or forcing it upon my future children. Any suggestions welcome!

  2. caroline March 26, 2008 4:01 pm

    Jen, you could donate it to St. Anthony’s Bridal:

    http://www.stanthonysbridal.com/

  3. rachel March 27, 2008 1:01 pm

    And if you’re interested in recouping any of the money, you could bring it to Diva in Old Town. They have a consignment bridal salon:
    http://www.divaboutiqueva.com/

  4. wrong March 27, 2008 4:35 pm

    Diva is no longer accepting bridal gowns. I do I do is the only place in the DC area.

  5. Susan April 17, 2009 9:41 am

    Thanks for mentioning St. Anthony’s Bridal, a local bridal non-profit. We also run a large annual prom gown giveaway at the Silver Spring Hilton. Last year we gave dresees to students from 27 area schools and this year’s event is April 19th. We collect prom gowns and bridesmaids gowns all year long in addition to wedding gowns. The need is great!