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| Wardrobe Wonders
Since then, I’ve been a regular at the annual sale. My friend, Faith, a designer hound with impeccable taste, combs the racks with me. She convinced me to try on the famous suit, against my protests that it would be too small. That’s when I discovered that with designer clothes, size 8 actually fits. Groupies like us will return the weekend of Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 to the Evergreen Carriage House in north Baltimore in search of designer and one-of-a-kind treasures. Be prepared to spend some of your paycheck, but don’t feel guilty, even if you empty your wallet: All proceeds from the four-day sale benefit the new children’s tower. Last year, the event raised $150,000.
Now in its 38th year, the Best Dressed Sale is labor intensive. At least six months before opening day, Women’s Board volunteers begin collecting, sorting and ticketing each closet reject from about 600 donors. Some merchandise is brand new, from either retail store donations or regretted impulse purchases. The greatest perk for the organization is free, long-term storage. Because the Carriage House is owned by the University, the Women’s Board can store items in its attic for months at a time. This year, as ever, shoppers will travel long distances to examine the vast array of gently used suits, dresses, handbags, shoes, tuxedos, furs—even wedding gowns. There will be something for everyone, men and children included, and it will all be well priced. “No one can resist the idea of a bargain,” says event co-chair Dottie Truitt. I’ll be there, too, hoping I’ll find just the outfit that will continually perform wonders, just as my turquoise suit did in years past. —Judy Minkove |
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