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SUITED WITH CONFIDENCE, HOPE AND STYLE

Dress for Success Phoenix empowers a diverse population to thrive

Tyler Butler | Fashion Writer

The year was 2007 and the United States was facing the greatest financial crisis of our time. The country had lost more than 7.5 million jobs and the unemployment rate had doubled — peaking at more than 10 percent. It was during this difficult time that Lisa Doromal, a stay-at-home mother of two, was watching The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Doromal was tuned into a segment on Dress for Success, an international nonprofit that focuses on empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools. Having a background in clothing textiles, fashion merchandising and retail, Doromal was immediately drawn to the mission.