Women's Clothes... what do I do???

Harley2 · 12-31-2008, 09:43 AM

My Mom had a heart attack last year and is down to 85 lbs. Anyway she cleaned out her closet and I have all these size 4 and size 6 Sportscoats and two lovely suits, most with the tags still on. I am no longer a 4 or 6 those days are long gone, but I cannot see throwing these things out. Some are nice wool Pennington blazers, Ralph lauren, Kaspar etc... all brand names from big name stores. They probably cost my mom a fortune. Anyone know of where I could donate them, or does someone on here need 'new' work clothes? Let me know --- Christy

Jennie'sPassion · 12-31-2008, 09:47 AM

You could always try to sell them on ebay or list them on our classifieds. If that is to much trouble you can always donate them to a Goodwill or Thrift Store. You can get a tax break or a donation ticket if you ask for it so she can claim the donation.

Kicks · 12-31-2008, 09:48 AM

Women's Shelters! Most women who finally escape to them, need clothes to seek jobs with to start their new live.

Blistering Winds · 12-31-2008, 09:49 AM

ditto to the women's shelter.

ParkedOut · 12-31-2008, 09:50 AM

I agree!

Lay them out and take photos and put them on a classifieds or something and try to sell them....Maybe you can donate the cash to a American Heart Association or something.... or donate the clothes themselves!

Harley2 · 12-31-2008, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the Ideas guys! I really do not want to make a profit off this as I remember needing to buy work clothes and not having any money. LOL. So I called two womens shelters in my area and they only take comfort clothes not work clothes and neither are taking anything until mid-January.

Oh well... maybe I should just bring them to goodwill or again if anyone on here needs work clothes let me know I will gladly ship them to someone....

Kicks · 12-31-2008, 10:30 AM

I just called our local Women Against Violence Shelter and they would love to have clothes that would be suitable for work. I realize we are a ways away but - - - If you'd like their number PM me for it.

Lindsayanne · 12-31-2008, 10:41 AM

This google search brings up a list of charities that take clothing donations in order to provide clothing to people trying to get jobs: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...te&btnG=Search Good luck!

Jim_in_PA · 12-31-2008, 10:48 AM

We generally donate clothing to Goodwill...get it done "today" if you want to be able to claim on your mom's or your taxes (if you support her) for 2008. Other local charities that support women in need are also an excellent choice. This includes those that help provide business clothing for folks interviewing and entering the workforce.

FutureVetGirl · 12-31-2008, 11:12 AM

women's shelters... or put them into bags that go overseas to red cross or humanitarian aid places. Clothes are definately needed overseas.

12-31-2008, 09:43 AM	#1
Harley2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Posts: 769 Images: 90 Blog Entries: 1	Women's Clothes... what do I do??? My Mom had a heart attack last year and is down to 85 lbs. Anyway she cleaned out her closet and I have all these size 4 and size 6 Sportscoats and two lovely suits, most with the tags still on. I am no longer a 4 or 6 those days are long gone, but I cannot see throwing these things out. Some are nice wool Pennington blazers, Ralph lauren, Kaspar etc... all brand names from big name stores. They probably cost my mom a fortune. Anyone know of where I could donate them, or does someone on here need 'new' work clothes? Let me know --- Christy __________________ *Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the * up with cookies*

12-31-2008, 09:47 AM	#2
Jennie'sPassion Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,516 Images: 700 Blog Entries: 27	You could always try to sell them on ebay or list them on our classifieds. If that is to much trouble you can always donate them to a Goodwill or Thrift Store. You can get a tax break or a donation ticket if you ask for it so she can claim the donation. __________________ I laugh, I love, I hope, I try I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry And I know you do the same things too So we're really not that different, me and you. ~Collin Raye~

12-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#4
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 32,425 Images: 864 Blog Entries: 18	ditto to the women's shelter. __________________ Can I have a midlife crisis now?

12-31-2008, 10:15 AM	#6
Harley2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Posts: 769 Images: 90 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the Ideas guys! I really do not want to make a profit off this as I remember needing to buy work clothes and not having any money. LOL. So I called two womens shelters in my area and they only take comfort clothes not work clothes and neither are taking anything until mid-January. Oh well... maybe I should just bring them to goodwill or again if anyone on here needs work clothes let me know I will gladly ship them to someone.... __________________ *Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the * up with cookies*

12-31-2008, 10:41 AM	#8
Lindsayanne Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 10,550 Images: 465	This google search brings up a list of charities that take clothing donations in order to provide clothing to people trying to get jobs: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...te&btnG=Search Good luck! __________________ Bashkir Curly Poster Child *NE Prime Time Regal - 2006 ABCR National Champion & 2008 Breyerfest Demo Horse

12-31-2008, 09:48 AM	#3
Kicks Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beautiful Black Hills of Dakota Posts: 3,138 Images: 31	Women's Shelters! Most women who finally escape to them, need clothes to seek jobs with to start their new live.

12-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#7
Kicks Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beautiful Black Hills of Dakota Posts: 3,138 Images: 31	I just called our local Women Against Violence Shelter and they would love to have clothes that would be suitable for work. I realize we are a ways away but - - - If you'd like their number PM me for it.

12-31-2008, 10:48 AM	#9
Jim_in_PA Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Bucks County PA Posts: 3,135 Images: 16	We generally donate clothing to Goodwill...get it done "today" if you want to be able to claim on your mom's or your taxes (if you support her) for 2008. Other local charities that support women in need are also an excellent choice. This includes those that help provide business clothing for folks interviewing and entering the workforce. __________________ “Never raise your hands to your children, it leaves your groin unprotected.” - Red Buttons Be safety conscious. 80% of people are caused by accidents. For best results, try not to do anything stupid. Horseback Riding...the most fun you can have with your boots still on...

12-31-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
FutureVetGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 4,049 Images: 57	women's shelters... or put them into bags that go overseas to red cross or humanitarian aid places. Clothes are definately needed overseas. __________________ brutality begins where skill ends \| competitive riding should be classical riding at its best \| you cannot train a horse with shouts and expect it to obey a whisper I'm 100% PRO Slaughter. For any horse... in any country. Please just call me Kelli. FVG is OK though.

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