Open Wardrobe event outfitting women in work attire for free [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — When you look good, you feel good, and having the right attire to re-enter the workforce can help ease the anxiety. The Philadelphia-area nonprofit The Wardrobe is celebrating National Smart and Sexy Day by outfitting women in need with appropriate work and job interview attire for free.

On March 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Wardrobe will host clothing workshops across Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties.

Program Director Mars Sharrock said it takes about seven seconds for someone to make a decision about you.

“You want to feel good in what you’re wearing in order to show up for work, but you also always have to think about, how are people seeing you?” he said. “How are people perceiving you, especially when we’re talking about a job interview? And also remember … their job in that room is to judge you.”

If you’re wearing an ill-fitting T-shirt …