The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe)

Category: Social services organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 413 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Phone: +12155686693

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: 11AM–6PM

Saturday: 11AM–6PM

Reviews

Tess Fuller

Jul 30, 2022

Awesome beautiful mission! Store welcoming, bright & Cheery! Very pleasant staff I’m in love. Will go back again & again!

Ms. Bless

May 4, 2022

So a few years back I was sent to this place to get a suit for a job interview. The ladies that were there was so nice and lively. They helped me and was so patient with me. Even helped me get the suit tailored to fit me perfect. Went to my interview looking like a million bucks and I got the job. I recently called here to send someone that was struggling and I thought could use the same help. The lady that answered the phone said it was all new staff. She kept cutting me off and was very rude. I’m like OMGoodness can I talk. I couldn’t even get a question out before she would say well I wasn’t here. Smh the difference.

Zach Rehl

Dec 26, 2021

What a decent and important mission these people are on. I recently donated some lightly-worn suits, sweaters, and other fine clothes. I am so grateful that they will help people establish professional footholds rather than end up as rags or in a landfill. Aside from the assistance the staff of The Wardrobe provides, I would like to complement them on their cleverly chic sensibilities.

Nene Coulibaly

Nov 17, 2021

I got clothes for free through my school. The lady was so helpful.

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Questions & Answers

Hello, i have some formal gowns to donate. Is that something uou would accept.

Loren Gunn | Oct 8, 2021
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | May 11, 2022

Yes, we accept formalwear - dresses, suits, etc. As well as both professional and casual attire. You can drop off donations Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday 11-6pm.

Do you guys take woman clothing also? Like dresses and business suits? Things you would wear to work or church? I have a lot of clothes gently used that I no longer need but I’m not really sure if here or a homeless shelter is the right fit

Natasha Dunbar | Oct 8, 2021
Cee L | Oct 8, 2021

Not from the store but recently donated - they were taking plenty of formal clothes because it's graduation & prom season

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Do you take gently used suits, slacks for men returning to work

Maxine Harvey | Oct 9, 2018
Alisha Patterson | Oct 9, 2018

Yes they do

What septa transportation stops there?

Regina Gregory | Jul 10, 2022
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Jul 10, 2022

The 57 bus running southbound stop on 4th Street right in front of the store and northbound on 3rd Street just one block away. We are also within walking distance of the 43 bus that stops at 4th & Spring Garden Streets and the Market Frankford Line stop at 2nd & Spring Garden Streets.

I have purses to donate. Do you accept them

Barbara Cooke | Jul 10, 2022
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Jul 10, 2022

Yes, we do. We accept donations on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am-6pm.

Who can I donate Pocketbooks to

Barbara Cooke | Jul 10, 2022
Sheri Cole | Jul 10, 2022

The Wardrobe accepts these! You can drop off Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 11-6pm at either of our locations.

I have a lot of good condition jeans and shoes to give away. Is this something you can use

Provy Rivera | May 11, 2022
Sheri Cole | May 11, 2022

Yes. The Wardrobe accepts both professional and casual clothing.

Does the wardrobe accept or sell wedding dresses?

Patricia Hoffman | Apr 11, 2022
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Apr 11, 2022

Yes we do.

Do they take clothing with the labels cut off? And do they take home made clothing?

Latoya Hayes | Mar 12, 2022
Tameka Young | Mar 12, 2022

Yes, as long as the items are gently used and in good condition! Thanks for thinking of us! 😊

Hi I remember coming there over 15 years ago. Thank you I also have gain and lost weight I would like to find out how I can get these clothes to your company. No I do not drive also is there any reimbursement. No worries still interested.

Sheila Akiens | Oct 8, 2021
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 8, 2021

Unfortunately we're unable to pick up donations. For those who can't come to one of our stores we suggest shipping donations to our mailing address at: 444 N 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 Thank you for your support!

Do you accept jewelry such as gold rings and earrings?

A B | Oct 8, 2021
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 8, 2021

Yes! We accept all accessories including all jewelry, scarves, and bags. Thank you!

I have used & new women size 11 med shoes. Where do I take them? Dress, causal.

Debra Norton-Williams | Oct 8, 2021
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 8, 2021

Thank you for thinking of us! We always need women's footwear in that size. You can take them to either our Philadelphia location at 413 N 4th St. or our Lansdowne site at 62 W Marshall Rd. All of our donation guidelines can be found here - https://careerwardrobe.org/get-involved/clothing-donations/

Does any group accept NEW L’ORÉAL + MADISON-REED hair coloring (Medium Brown)?

J Leon | Oct 8, 2021
Sheri Cole | Oct 8, 2021

If it isn’t expired, we can accept it.

Your organization used to offer a shopping discount on Mondays; a bag full of clothes for $30, is that still offered? Are suits included? Thanks in advance

Lisa Bautista-Sellers | Oct 8, 2021
Sheri Cole | Oct 8, 2021

We no longer do the bag sales. We are open Tuesday-Saturday 12-6pm.

Are you taking donation at this time

cassie alfano | Oct 8, 2020
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 8, 2020

We began been accepting donations in May. Currently we allow no-contact donation drop offs at both Philadelphia and Lansdowne sites Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-4pm. Review our donation guidelines and get a digital donation receipt here: https://careerwardrobe.org/donate/clothing-donations/donation-guidelines/ However, our Philadelphia location will be moving to 413 N 4th St. at the end of the month. To prepare, the last day to bring donations to the current store on Spring Garden St. will be Thursday, August 13.

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Do you accept hangers? Plastic, some with metal clips?

Lynn Rosenbaum | Oct 8, 2020
Sheri Cole | Oct 8, 2020

We accept clear hangers like the kind used in retail stores.

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Should suits and coats be dry-cleaned before donating?

Patricia Peterman | Oct 8, 2020
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 8, 2020

Thanks for thinking of us! We do ask that everything be ready to wear and clean. But not necessary to dry clean specifically.

Do you provide receipt for tax purposes?

Anne Leavitt | Oct 9, 2018
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 9, 2018

Yes! You can either download and print via our website (www.CareerWardrobe.org) and bring with you to have us sign, OR you can pick up a donation form at any of our locations or monthly drives.

I am helping to clean out the house of a colleague who died this fall. We have probably 12 bags of handbags, scarves, shoes, shirts, etc. There are also 3 packed closets of things on hangers. Any way for pick up?

lyn desilets | Oct 9, 2018
The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe) | Oct 9, 2018

Apologies for not seeing this. Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to pick-up donations and for something that large, we’d suggest you contact a group like Goodwill who has a larger facility.

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