Thank you to all who came out for Design & Conquer 2012! Everyone had an amazing time at the event, taking advantage of top designers, make up artists, and great food while supporting the efforts of Bottomless Closet. We are proud to say that all of our silent auction items, generously donated by our supporters, were so popular that nothing was left at the end of the evening! We are excited to use the money we raised to help even more Chicago women!

We know here at Bottomless Closet that it is only with this continuous assistance that we are able to provide so many women with the clothing and confidence they need to be successful. We rely on this support and hope it can continue long into the future.

An immense thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and friends who continue to help us meet our goal. We couldn't do it without you!

Looking for work is tough. You send out all those applications and it's as if they disappeared down a dark hole! You don't hear from anyone. You wonder if anyone at all looked over your resume. You don't get any feed back so you just keep sending out applications. It isn't pointless but at times it can seem like that.
Why not give yourself a little break one day a week and volunteer? You get out of the house, meet new people, make contacts, network, give back AND gain additional skills to add to your resume. Employers like to see that you have used your "down time" productively.
Contact Bottomless Closet if you are interested in volunteer opportunities. We would love to see you.

It seems that many people are uncertain about what to wear to an interview these days, especially since there is such a wide variety of fashion tastes in our modern age. We decided it would be a good idea to give you a few guidelines to take into account when dressing for an interview.

First of all, it's smart to remember that first impressions are very important. Appearance matters, and no matter how good you look on paper, a sloppy or indecent outfit can ruin your chance of landing the job before you even get to speak. Secondly, it's good to remember that if you're in doubt about what to wear, choose the more conservative outfit. Below are some parameters to take into consideration.

• No short skirts--keep dress suit skirts at (or right above) knee length
• No tight fitting clothing
• No low cut blouses
• Avoid overly bright or neon colors
• No visible bra straps
• Limited, tasteful jewelry
• Clean nails
• Light makeup and/or perfume

Wearing a navy, gray, or black business suit with a coordinated blouse is the perfect combo. Remember that your idea of what is fashionable may be different from the interviewer's. Playing it safe and being extra modest is better than being sorry afterwards.

We at Bottomless Closet like to have a good time too! Take a look at our photos from today's holiday party! Besides enjoying a great meal, we played a game involving gifts. When someone's name was randomly drawn, they either chose a wrapped gift from the center of the table or could choose to steal an opened one from someone who already had a turn. Needless to say it got pretty interesting!

Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!!!

Thanks to all who came out to our last overstock sale of the year! We truly would not be able to survive without our supporters, so we appreciate it so much when you come to our monthly sales. Here are a few pics of our shoppers and volunteers last week:

As the New Year rapidly approaches, we begin to think about setting goals to better ourselves. Bottomless Closet is hoping to find ways to reach more people in the coming months; we want people to know about our mission. As an organization that offers hope to women in need, our wish is to gain a larger following in 2012. Consider these facts:

• Every month, on average, we serve 100 women and help them get back on their feet
• 89% of our clients have a single income
• 76% of our clients are single mothers with children to support
• 100% of our clients live on or below the federal guidelines for poverty
• 100% of our clients are of working age; between 17 and 55 years old
• 96% of our clients tell us that their visit to Bottomless Closet has made them feel more confident and ready to find work or advance their career goals

We depend on donations to pay our overhead; rent, insurance, utilities, supplies, and payroll. YOU can make a difference in these women’s lives by supporting us. Please make a monetary contribution today. Thank you and happy holidays.