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Change your Look and Change a Life

Donate your gently used business clothing and get 10% off something new

Autumn is a perfect time to change up your look. Just as the trees shed their spring and summer wardrobes, you too can shift into something new. Reston is a tightly knit community, and at the heart of that community is a spirit of giving back. Scout & Molly’s Reston truly believes in maintaining that sense of community and lending a helping hand whether you are walking into our store on Market Street or browsing online. That’s why Scout & Molly’s Reston is partnering with you — our valued customers and local non-profit, Women Giving Back — to provide an opportunity to both donate clothes and update your wardrobe with our Donate & Update event on October 9-23, 2018. Donate your gently used business attire, and receive 10% off a new look you will love. We all have the power to change a woman’s life. It just takes one person, one outfit, one conversation, or one hug to make a profound difference.

Women Giving Back’s mission is to support women and children in crisis and build their confidence and self-esteem by providing great quality clothing at no cost. Here’s how you can help women in need. This fall, open your closet and take a good look at what clothes you own. Take out any outfits you haven't worn in a year or more and put them aside. Then, look at the outfits you wear most. If you don’t love them--say, you only wear them because they’re convenient--take them out, too. Think of your donation as a gift not just to other women in need but also to yourself. This fall can be your chance to reboot your style with crisp, fresh outfits at 10% off your purchase while helping Women Giving Back.

When you donate, you will be making a life changing decision for women like, Yoshiko, who says, “When I started my new position in December, I didn’t have nice outfits for office work. I had only three summer dresses appropriate for work, so I had to wear summer clothes in winter. One month later, I was given an opportunity to visit the Women Giving Back store. The Women Giving Back volunteers and staff welcomed me warmly, and they were amazingly supportive at the store. All the clothes I was given were very good condition, and I love all of them. I feel very comfortable wearing the clothes, and I feel more confident with [the] new outfit at my new work. The service I received from the Women Giving Back was far more than I expected. I greatly appreciate all the support. Thank you so much.”

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Scout and Molly’s believe that there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution for women, so they stock a variety of designers and looks. We love this ¾ Length Knit Little Black Dress, modern takes on retro looks, like this Mod Colorblocked Dress, and fun and flirty outfits, such as this Emerald Crinkle Dress. Each of these looks are designed to be perfect for the autumn season, and when you factor in the 10% discount for trading in your gently used clothing, they look even better!

Giving back is always in style so don’t wait. This event ends October 23!

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