IT'S MORE THAN JUST FUN -- WE'RE CHANGING THE WORLD.

 

IN THREE YEARS, THOUSANDS OF WOMEN HAVE RAISED OVER $1.5 MILLION TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

 

 
 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

 

1) CREATE AN ACCOUNT

Commit to wearing a dress every day in December. Create a fundraising page in a matter of minutes.

2) SET A GOAL

How much do you want to raise? Set a goal based on the impact you want to have, then read our Tips For the Most Effective Campaign.         

3) CHANGE THE WORLD

Can women really change the world? Absolutely-- even by wearing dresses. In three years, thousands of women across the world have raised over $1.5 million.

  

 
 

OUR PARTNERS

THE 2016 DRESSEMBER DRESS COLLECTION

LAST CALL:::: ICYMI: We are looking for Fall #Dressember interns! We have a few types of internships available-- please read carefully so you understand location requirements. 10 hours/week from Sept 1 to Feb 1; must be over 18. MEDIA: Do you have an eye for aesthetics and a knack for graphic design, photography, and/or video production? We want you! You'll help create graphic and video content for social media and for our advocates. Open to all US applicants. ADMIN: Are you a Type A person? Do others say your attention to detail is incredible? We want you on our team. You'll help field general emails, manage campaign functionality, and support Blythe directly during our busiest months. *Must be in the Los Angeles area, must be able to be in Pasadena at least once per week. EDITORIAL: Do you love to write, interview, ideate blog content, and collaborate with other writers and photographers? We want you! You'll help in the launch of a Dressember blog, as well as with Dressember newsletters. Open to all US applicants. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Are you passionate about growing the Dressember community of advocates? We want you! We are looking for a team of CE interns who will help us engage more schools, churches, and advocacy groups in the Dressember movement. Open to all US applicants. TO APPLY: Send your resume and CV to hello@dressember.org in an email with the subject line I WANT IN. Deadline extended to June 30th! Let us know which role you're interested in (if editorial or media, send 2-5 relevant samples of work). PWe will then conduct a series of in person and skype/google interviews to get to know our top candidates and lock down our next crew of interns by August 1st. Let us know if any questions come up! #itsbiggerthanadress
Just a friendly reminder that #youcandoanythinginadress 💪🏼 Image via ethical brand @zanni_la. Check 'em out!
What's neat to you? For us, we think community, collaboration, and creativity are pretty neat. We're spending the afternoon working from @wayfarehq in OC and appreciating how well they harness those three neat things by creating a space for people to get creative together. Simple, yet magical. How do you foster creativity, collaboration, and community in your life and advocacy? #itsbiggerthanadress
Outside of the #Dressember peak months, this week is one of our favorites: it's #FashionRevolution Week! This is the week to directly ask brands #WhoMadeMyClothes on social media-- don't miss the chance to let the brands you buy know that we care about where our clothes come from, who made them, and whether they were paid a fair wage for their work. Last year was our second year partnering with @Elegantees, an ethical brand that gives dignified work to survivors of trafficking. We love that each #DressemberDress is lovingly handmade, containing a unique story of survival and dignity in its threads. Who made your clothes?
We are officially opening application for Fall #Dressember internships! We have a few types of internships available-- please read carefully so you understand location requirements. The time commitment is 10 hours/week from Sept 1 to Feb 1; must be over 18. These are all unpaid positions where we hope to provide resume/portfolio/character building experience! MEDIA: Do you have an eye for aesthetics and a knack for graphic design, photography, and/or video production? We want you! This person will help create graphic and video content for social media and for our advocates. Open to all US applicants. ADMIN: Are you a Type A person? Do others say your attention to detail is incredible? We want you on our team. This person will help field general emails, manage campaign back end functionality, and support Blythe directly during our busiest months. *Must be in Los Angeles, must be able to be in Pasadena at least once per week. EDITORIAL: Do you love to write, interview, ideate blog content, and collaborate with other writers and photographers? We want you! This person will help in the launch of a Dressember blog, as well as with Dressember newsletters. Open to all US applicants. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Are you an extrovert who is passionate about growing the Dressember community of advocates? We want you! We are looking for a team of CE interns who will help us engage more schools, churches, and advocacy groups in the Dressember movement. Open to all applicants. TO APPLY: Send your resume and CV to hello@dressember.org in an email with the subject line I WANT IN by June 16th. We will then conduct a series of in person and skype/google interviews to get to know our top candidates and lock down our next crew of interns by August 1st. Let us know if any questions come up! #itsbiggerthanadress
Hey students! We'll be offering another round of internships in the Fall, and we're wondering if that's something you're needing to lock down now-ish? Last year, we posted about internships in July, which may have been a little late in the game...🙃 Leave us a comment below and let us know: 1) if you're interested in an internship with Dressember and/or need an internship for school 2) What time frame your school requires you to secure a fall internship #itsbiggerthanadress
We found our new girl crush: 4th grader Zaila, who KILLS it and proves #youcandoanythinginadress 💪🏼👗🏀
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ::::: All the 2016 #DressemberDress styles are on SALE! Use the link in our profile to shop the sale and get up to 40% off while supplies last! 👗👗👗
We join with @enditmovement today to continue shining a light on modern day slavery. Draw a red X on your hand and lean into the conversations it creates, and the awareness it spreads. Everyday advocacy is not only possible-- it's powerful. ❌ 📷: @chicasydney via @enditmovement
The results are in and we have a winner of the #DressemberDress Design Challenge-- Sierra Barrett! Stay tuned as we reveal the remaining FOUR styles for the 2017 collection! This is our third year offering ethical, survivor made dresses in partnership with @elegantees. #itsbiggerthanadress #dressember
We've closed the 2017 #DressemberDress challenge and narrowed it down to two designs-- and now WE NEED YOUR HELP! Visit the link in our profile to vote on your favorite by this Sunday, 2/19 at 12pm PST! 👗👗
This is your LAST CALL to send us your #DressemberDress designs! ICYMI: Your design could become next year's #DressemberDress! Move fast-- the deadline is TOMORROW! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: For the past two years, the #DressemberDress has been designed by #Dressember Founder @blythehill in partnership with @Elegantees. This year, we're working on a 5 Dress Collection with designs from Blythe, @britgilmore of @thegivingkeys, @jessicahonegger of @noondaycollection, celeb stylist @pennylovellstylist, and a fifth design FROM ONE OF YOU! Here's how to send us your design: Send at least two sketches showing the front and back views of your design to us by 2/15 at 11:59pm PST. If you'd like to include a pinboard (optional) to show color ideas, and as a mood board, make sure it's public and send us the link. Send all materials in ONE email with the subject line, "2017 Dress Entry" to hello@dressember.org. Late submissions will not be reviewed, and only finalists will be contacted. Design notes: - We can do hoods, drawstrings, colorblocking, side sean and patch pockets, keyholes, bindings, exposed zippers. - We cannot do patterns, invisible zippers, structured collars, grommets, buttons/buttonholes, double breasted pockets (single breasted pockets only), or cowl necks. - Fabrics: cotton jersey, French terry cloth, printed fabric on woven, solid linen-like fabric (Dressember 2015 dress fabric). Happy designing!
 
 
 

How a Dress Can Change the World > Watch Blythe Hill's TEDx Talk