This Nonprofit Is Giving Size-less Wardrobes To Women Recovering From Eating Disorders

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Shopping can be an anxiety-inducing experience for many people. This certainly rings true for women who are coping with or recovering from an eating disorder. Serious eating disorders affect 20 million women in the US alone and for those who are recovering and / or have received treatment, shopping presents a whole new set of challenges. Thankfully, The Garment Project is giving women sovereignty over their bodies by helping them build a new wardrobe; with brand new, sizeless pieces for free.

The Pittsburgh-based project, founded by Erin Drischler and fiancé Jordan Tomb, launched in February with the aim of giving women six months worth of free clothing so they can start to get back on their feet without the stress and trigger of sized clothing.

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Erin knows firsthand what its like to overcome an eating disorder. After struggling with an eating disorder for 14 years and completing a recovery program in her early 20s, she was inspired to start Garment. In an interview with Mashable, she said, Garment works directly with treatment facilities, and as a woman is coming to the end of her treatment, the project receives her sizes and measurements (which are usually needed for insurance purposes anyway). By partnering with retailers like ModCloth, Rue21, and local brands, the organization is able to leave the woman out of the process, finding clothing for her that will fit, cutting out labels and sizing information in the process. The woman will then receive a package of basic clothing that includes t-shirts, bras, underwear, and jeans. She also has access to a personalized and secure online shopping page where she can find additional items to fit her own style.

And yes, all of this is free. Any unwanted items can be shipped back to Garment for free in a prepaid box.

And since treatment for eating disorders can be pricey (up to ng an eating disorder.

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We hope this spreads like wildfire.

This article was originally published on HelloGiggles.com