Igniting Careers. Transforming Futures.

Welcome to Dress for Success Toronto

Our purpose is to empower women* to achieve economic mobility by providing a global network of support, workplace attire, and development tools for success.

Since 2009, Dress for Success Toronto has supported over 20,000 women.  

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*DFS Toronto uses the term “women” in a gender expansive way to include any woman-identified person — cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer, and Two-Spirit. 

We’re ready to support you wherever you are in your career journey.

Our Programs

The Boutique Experience

It’s about so much more than a new outfit. In a welcoming, community-focused space, you'll find the support and confidence to take your next career step at your own pace. During your visit, you can: • Meet one-on-one with a career specialist • Take a professional headshot • Build your work wardrobe with a new outfit • Connect with a supportive community of women.

Learning & Connection Days

Join us for this monthly workshop designed to help you build confidence, connect with other job ready women, and explore practical topics that support your career journey. Held in person in our Boutique, you’ll find a supportive community in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Future of Work Series

These 90-minute online sessions include a candid, panel discussion followed by an open Q&A. This bi-monthly series is designed to help navigate evolving workplaces in a changing economy with clarity, warmth and insight.

Networking

One of the most valuable tools for building your career is networking. Hosted by our corporate partners at their offices, our networking events give you the opportunity to practice, build confidence, and strengthen your professional communication skills in a supportive environment.

Youth Engagement Initiatives

Are you looking to make new connections, develop your skills and learn in a collaborative environment? DFS Toronto’s Youth Engagement Initiatives provide a safe space where you can work toward your goals and network in a supportive setting.

When Luisa arrived in Toronto from Bogotá, she had one suitcase, no English, and no safety net. She faced language barriers, cultural shock, and the challenge of starting over with nothing. 

Through Dress for Success Toronto, Luisa received more than workplace attire—she found confidence, career supports, and a community of women who believed in her. 

Today, she’s thriving in a career she loves, paying that support forward to other women seeking to rebuild their lives. 

“DFS Toronto gave me the confidence to believe in myself again. It wasn’t just about clothes—it was about finding my strength.”

— Luisa M, DFS Toronto Client

Ways to Get Involved

Our Programs 

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Our Programs

Donate  

Every donation directly supports our programs 

Support our Purpose

Partner 

Engage your team, build brand awareness and support women in your community. 

Corporate Sponsors

Volunteer  

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the women we serve.  

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*DFS Toronto uses the term “women” in a gender expansive way to include any woman-identified person — cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer, and Two-Spirit.

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