Interview Clothes Needed For Woman In Need

[Elizabeth Friedman Branoff]

Hello Friends,

 

Rabbi Yoel Kahn at Congregation Beth El referred this woman to me.  She is looking for work and needs some interview clothes.  I thought I would send this request with her detailed size and other information below.  Even if you do not have clothes in her size, perhaps you know of someone who is ready to hand down some clothes in that size.  Please let me know if you have any leads.

 

Thank you,

 

Elizabeth

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Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: Clothes
To: Elizabeth Friedman Branoff <efbr...@gmail.com>

Hi Elizabeth,

 

Thank you so much for offering to help. 

 

I am looking for a new job and really need both interview clothes and a few outfits for after I get a job. I know that I don't need to explain but I would feel better if I did, so here it goes. Even when I was employed, my budget was tight so I didn't have a lot of reserve when I lost my job. The job I had was business casual but on the more casual side. I also gained a few sizes over the last couple of years so none of the more formal clothes that I have fit me anymore.

 

I'm 5'3 145 lbs

 

What I need is size 8-10 pants/skirt although I really prefer pants. I wear a short but can shorten if necessary

 

Top is large - (size 10-12), I'm on the busty side and have wide shoulders

 

Shoe size 9 (have bad feet, can't wear heals but really need something that I can wear with a skirt and/or slacks)

 

For an interview, a suit would be most appropriate. A nice conservative black slacks/jacket would be ideal.

 

For day to day, business casual. Slacks or khaki pants and nice tops, either button up, dressy turtle necks, cardigans, shells, etc.

 

A brief case or purse would be on my wish list but I would not call a need.

 

I bought a matching skirt and jacket that is brown/beige/black pattern that is something between a plaid and tweed. It's an ok outfit. I got them for a good price and they will do the job if I got an interview tomorrow but I don't have a decent shirt to wear under. A black or brown shell would be perfect.

 

I hate to be picky but I really prefer natural fibers. I can't wear nylon at all, it actually makes my skin crawl and burn. A small percent of polyester is ok but is more uncomfortable in a shirt.

 

I prefer dark colors. They seem to look better and last longer because I can't stain them.

 

 :-)

I have a car and can pick up anywhere in the area.

 

Thanks a lot Elizabeth! I really appreciate it!

 

Regards,

Carra 

 

On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM, Elizabeth Friedman Branoff <efbr...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Carra,

 

I would be happy to help you  and put out the word to some women for clothes that will fit you.  Can you send me your size and anything else that is important to you---color, style, etc.

 

Shabbat Shalom and I look forward to being in touch,

 

Elizabeth

On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Rabbi Yoel Kahn <rabb...@bethelberkeley.org> wrote:

Dear Elizabeth: 

THanks so much for offering to help Carra Schiff with her  interview wardrobe as she tries to get back on her feet.  Carra's # is 510-847-8322; phone/ text is the best way to reach her. I sent her a text asking for her email of choice but haven't heard back. 

Carra - if you get this, can you please contact Elizabeth directly?  

Shabbat shalom to all! 

L'shalom,


Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Congregation Beth El
510-848-3988  www.bethelberkeley.org
Member of the Union for Reform Judaism

"Honoring Tradition, Celebrating Diversity, and Building a Jewish Future" 

[Jenna Lewis]

Elizabeth,

I'm not Carra's size, but I'd be happy to help by purchasing a gift card to Macy's and/or Rockridge Rags, which sells lots of professional clothes, if you don't find enough wardrobe choices through this email.

Jenna

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[Elizabeth Friedman Branoff]

Dear Wonderful Women!

 

Thank you for so many positive responses. Some of you have the right-sized clothes that you are dropping off at my house (724 Curtis Street, Albany, CA  94706), some of you have offered to shop for a few items at Good Will, some of you have offered to pitch in for a gift card to Rockridge Rags: "Gently-Worn Clothing for Women and Men" and others have suggested informing her about Dress for Sucess, a non profit that privdes interview and job outfits and career counseling with an affilate in San Francisco.  Others suggested making a donation there if she goes.    Thank you for all your help with this.  I'm sure it will be much appreciated.

 

Please drop off your clothes (your old clothes or those you purchase at Good Will) to my house (address above) by Sunday evening if you can.  You are always welcome to bring additional clothes by later and I will make sure she gets them.  If you would like to contribute to a gift certificate to Rockridge Rags, please put your donation in my mailbox (there is a small slot that goes into the house) by this Sunday night also. Of feel free to give it to me if you see me.  If you can't get to me before Sunday, no problem. I will continue collecting clothes and donations over the next few weeks/month.

 

Thank you again for your help,

 

ElizabethGently Worn Clothing for Women and Men

Gently Worn Clothing for Women and Men

either dress for success  http://www.dressforsuccess.org/whatwedo.aspx where there is a San Francisco Location

On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:12 PM, DANA ZELL <dana...@me.com> wrote:

I second that! I'll look in my closet but I don't think I really have anything to pass on. Though I'd be happy to donate a bit to help her shop or even go to good will and pick out a few things....

Thank you Elizabeth for passing this on!

Dana

On Jan 28, 2013, at 8:28 PM, Anna Fogelman wrote:

Dear Friends,

Elizabeth--you are pretty *darn* awesome that you sent this email out.  Thank you for caring a lot and ALWAYS saying yes when you are called on to help.

Second--I don't know everyone on this list but it seems hard to think that between us we will have clothes in the right sizes and styles to help.  Does it seem crazy to volunteer to contribute some $$ and have her shop for her own stuff at consignment/second had stores?  Just a thought.  I would be happy to help, but don't have a single thing that she is looking for....On the other hand I would feel great about pooling some cash to help her buy some suitable clothes.

Last but not least, I wanted to make sure that Carra has heard of Dress for Success (http://www.dressforsuccess.org/whatwedo.aspx) a non profit that helps disadvantaged women succeed by providing suitable work clothes.

With much admiration,
Anna

[Elizabeth]

Hello All,

Just a reminder of this need and effort.  If you can get items to me by Sunday night, that would be wonderful. Or I will be connecting with Carra again in a week so will bring additional items to her the following Sunday.  

Thanks again,

Elizabeth

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