Dress the Part
Workplace Attire for Your Job Search and Your First Week at Work
Introducing a new Career Wardrobe experience. Career Wardrobe now takes place on Thursdays, beginning March 19, 2026.
Read below for more details!
Do you need workplace attire?
We would love to help you!
If you have an interview, or other life event, that requires workplace attire, fill out the intake form and we will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Career Wardrobe takes place on Thursdays, beginning March 19 at Westfield Valley Fair. Directions are below.
Client Hours
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
If you have any questions, please contact Liz Vera at 408-935-8299 or liz@sjdress.org
Dress for Success San Jose provides workplace attire, styling guidance, and career support for women preparing for interviews, starting a new job, or building confidence in the workplace.
Who Career Wardrobe is For:
Career Wardrobe supports women who are:
• Preparing for a job interview
• Starting a new job
• Returning to the workforce
• Seeking guidance and professional presentation support
The women we serve receive workplace attire and can connect with career coaching and additional programs designed to support long-term success.
What to Expect During Your Visit:
Career Wardrobe now follows a Self-Directed Career Wardrobe model. This is a guided boutique experience, allowing more women to access services while still receiving personal support.
During your visit you will:
• Move through the Boutique in a structured, guided environment
• Receive styling support from trained volunteers
• Have the option to participate in a 20-minute career coaching session
• Schedule follow-up services as needed
How to Make an Appointment:
Complete the short intake formso our team understands your employment goals and immediate needs.
Schedule a two-hour appointment window.
Arrive anytime during your window and move through the Boutique experience with support from our team.
Career Wardrobe Schedule + Location Information:
Dress for Success San Jose Career Wardrobe takes place at Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara. Find us in the Former YSL Boutique located between Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton.
Thursdays, beginning March 19
Client Hours
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Westfield Valley Fair Parking instructions: Park nearest Nordstrom either on the flat lots that run along Forest Ave (most open at noon) or in the Winchester garage (corner of Winchester & Forest). Then proceed directly through Nordstrom to the luxury wing of the mall or walk outside Nordstrom along Forest and enter the mall by Christian Louboutin.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete the intake form to schedule your Career Wardrobe appointment. Each client will receive two appointments per year.
We Go Way Beyond Wardrobe
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One-on-One Career Coaching
We have a great group of volunteers ready to assist you!
Whether you’re looking for a job, getting ready for a promotion negotiation, starting a new business, or just need some advice and support, your coach is here to help.
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Our Online Community
Are you looking to advance your career or seeking community and conversation? Join our free Dress for Success community!
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Dress for Success San Jose is here to support you!
All our programs are offered at no cost to the women we serve. We provide professional attire; job search support through one-on-one coaching, group classes, and multi-week programs; job retention programming, financial literacy, and digital literacy training.