Dressember

Peppermint white mochas, fireplaces, Christmas carols, presents, snow, Jesus. These are the images that come to mind when I think of December.  A dress is the last thing on my mind. Maybe for an occasional holiday party or fancy New Years celebration, but not for an everyday outfit. That is what I am thinking about again this December; wearing a dress everyday in December. It’s known as Dressember. Started by a woman named Blythe Hill. I’ll let the words straight from the Dressember website tell you more…

Dressember uses fashion to advocate for women who've been exploited for their femininity. As women take on the creative challenge of wearing a dress for the 31 days of December, they are advocating for the inherent dignity of all women. 

The Dressember Foundation exists to inspire and empower a global community of like-minded women who are locking arms to face one of the greatest injustices of our time. 

THE HEART OF DRESSEMBER IS FREEDOM-- THAT EVERY WOMAN HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE A VIBRANT AND AUTONOMOUS LIFE.

What began in 2009 as a quirky style challenge with a clever name spread like wildfire. Dressember is a month of wearing dresses, but it is so much more. At its core, Dressember is an embracing of the inherent freedom and feminity of all women.

In 2013, Dressember took on new meaning: opposing the worldwide trafficking and exploitation of women. In its first year as a fundraising campaign, Dressember aligned with International Justice Mission, a human rights organization that works to rescue victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression. Those who participate in Dressember are supporting the abolition of modern day slavery. Beginning in 2015, the Dressember campaign will expand to partner with other anti-trafficking organizations.

In committing to a month of wearing dresses, I am also committing to raising awareness and allowing the opportunity for others to give to these amazing organizations.  Would you be willing to walk along side me and support me as I do this? If anything, please check out Dressember.org  IJM.org and A21.org to learn more. If you would like to give you can go directly to my page to donate.  Thank you so much!!