Smart & Sexy Day

In honor of Women’s History Month, Suited for Success will host Smart & Sexy Day at OSU-OKC on March 23rd, as part of Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits (ACDN) events throughout the U.S. aimed at helping women prepare for employment. Smart and Sexy Day events inspire women by boosting their self-confidence so that they feel assured, confident and, most of all, employable.
 
The holiday was launched in 2012 by Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits (formerly known as The Women’s Alliance) - a national organization of independent, community-based member organizations who provide professional attire and career skills training to low income women and men - and sponsored by Smart & Sexy, one of the largest privately held lingerie companies in the country.  
 
“It is difficult for those who have been out of the job market to find employment – this is true in times of job growth, economic downturn, or economic uncertainty. The need for the services our member agencies provide is crucial for individuals striving to gain employment. A lack of appropriate clothing to make an excellent first impression at an interview can create impossible barriers for disadvantaged women and men,” says Lynda-Ross Vega, board president of the ACDN. “Our community-based, volunteer driven member organizations serve over 25,000 women and men each and every year, day in and day out assuring low-income people seeking self-sufficiency have an equal chance! Smart & Sexy Day brings awareness to this important work and the impact our members are having on thousands of people’s lives in your community.”  
 
As part of the celebration, Suited for Success will provide a day of workforce training, professional image classes and individual support for women with the goal of enabling them to take action, secure employment and enhance the quality of their lives. The event’s keynote speaker is Joleen Chaney from NewsChannel Four, who will talk about her personal journey and how education has opened the door to success. Other event modules include Workplace Training: Do’s and Don’ts Interviews and Self-Image: Body Language. Attendees will also be taught how to shop and build a professional wardrobe on a budget, along with a free bra from Smart & Sexy.
 
“The goal is to help women feel good about who they are, because feeling good is looking good. Women who attend Smart & Sexy Day will receive Smart & Sexy foundation garments from Smart & Sexy as well as job seeking skills training from leading local professionals and dedicated volunteers,” said Susan Walton, executive director of Suited for Success. “We know that our clients will leave this event empowered, self-confident and ready to start a new chapter in their professional lives – the same way we strive to make them feel each time they leave our office.”
 
Providing that learning opportunity during Smart and Sexy Day – and every day – is the mission of ACDN member organizations. For a full list of ACDN members, visit: www.acdnonline.org/locations. 

​Special Events

Throughout the year, Suited for Success has a variety of events focused on community awareness and fundraising for the organization.

Our annual fundraiser PURPLE!, raises vital funds for our organization to help us continue our mission throughout the year. In addition, we host the Power Lunch each fall, featuring a special guest speaker.

We also offer monthly sales on the first Thursday and third Saturday of every month at the Suited for Success office. Proceeds from the sale help us cover our expenses so we can suit more clients. 

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