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More than clothes: dressing young Waikato women for what comes next

Nearly 150 women have been served by Dress for Success since it received its inaugural grant from the Annette Presley Dream Foundation six months ago, with nearly 60 of these being young wāhine.Dress for Success Hamilton has styled 149 women through its free dressing programme -  and for many of the women who walked through our doors, the appointment was about far more than finding the right outfit.With the generous support from the Annette Presley Dream Foundation, we've been able to grow...

Client impact story: Jovi Taylor

Age 20  ·  Broadcasting student  ·  Dressed January 2026When Jovi posted in her local Facebook group asking if anyone had office wear to spare, she didn't expect to discover Dress for Success Hamilton. Two neighbours pointed her toward us. Though Jovi admits she was nervous at first, unsure she'd even qualify, she did and it made all the difference.Jovi, 20, was about to begin a compulsory six-month broadcasting internship, the final requirement of her degree. Without ...