Dress for Less based in Newport sells pre-loved quality women’s clothing and accessories in aid of Sight for Wight, the Island’s oldest working charity which is celebrating 160 years young on the 5th April 2025.
They are holding their first external fashion event this month to both help raise funds for their charity, but also to continue their pledge to stop clothing ending up in landfill. In the past 12 months they have saved thousands of items of clothing form ending up in the bin!
Durbridge: We are always on hand to help with colour and styles
Debbie Durbridge, shop manager, said,
“I absolutely love our shop, we see some amazing items come in through the door, many unworn with their original tags and we sell them for our clients on a 50/50 basis.
“When I buy clothes I like to try them with a range of accessories, this is exactly what we offer here at Dress for Less and we are always on hand to help with colour and styles.”
Where and when
The event is being held at Cowes Masonic Lodge on the 29th March (2pm-4.30pm) and tickets are selling out fast. You will be greeted with a glass of bubbly, models showing a selection of the items for sale and be given the chance to peruse and purchase items for your Spring Wardrobe.
With brands including Hobbs, Phase Eight, Coast and Karen Millen for as little as £20 and Mother of the Bride brands such as Condici, Jacques Vert and Gina Bacconi some of which retail at over £500 but are sold by Dress for Less for as little as £100.
Lisa Hollyhead CEO of Dress for Less said,
“As someone living with no colour vision I love the help and advise Debbie, Tracey and their team of loyal volunteers offer, they understand how having the outfit that suits your own skin tones and shapes makes all the difference.”
Hollyhead: We are here to help you
Dress for Less supports Sight for Wight the Island Charity here to support people living will all levels of Sight Loss. Lisa went on to say,
“Sight for Wight offers tailored support for those living with Sight Loss, we are here to help you, as the unique individual you are, live safely, confidently and independently.
“With 15 different activities and groups to join we are a user led organisation putting the needs, desires and wishes of our members at the forefront of everything we do.”
Book now
For further information or to purchase tickets (£12 each and bring Mum too for £10) please contact the Shop Manager Debbie at Dress for Less on 01983 523197 or by email [email protected].
News shared by Lisa on behalf of Sight for Wight. Ed
