SPANISH FORT, Ala.—Landing a job in today’s economy is no easy task, but for anyone attempting to enter the workforce, making a good first impression is a crucial step toward success. Wearing proper business attire to a job interview, for example, speaks volumes about what you have to offer.

According to a recently published article on Monster.com, “You are more likely to command respect and get what you want if you’re dressed appropriately for your surroundings.”

But for women attempting to enter the workforce, a common problem exists: without a job, they can’t afford a suit, and without a suit, they can’t get a job.

During Dress for Success’ S.O.S.—Send One Suit—Weekend, Feb. 19-22—dressbarn stores across the country, including the Spanish Fort location, will collect garments from customers and donate them to underprivileged women in the local community seeking career-development support. Over 200,000 suits and separates have already been donated by consumers at dressbarn stores during the past seven years. The donations are distributed to more than 60 Dress for Success affiliates throughout the United States and have provided for, on average, more than 31 percent of their annual suiting needs.

Women are encouraged to donate one new or nearly-new interview suit to help another woman enter the workforce and change her life.

Residents are asked to donate new or gently-used suits and other professional apparel to their local dressbarn location. Dressbarn stores will provide a 15 percent off total purchase savings to every customer who brings in a donation. A donation receipt will also be provided for all suit and career donations.

For more information, call dressbarn,  located at Eastern Shore Plaza  suite 170,  (251) 625-6505.