Little Black Dress + Tie goes ART: A Night of Empowerment, Elegance, and Style

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Founders Hall, Charlestowne Landing
1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC 29407

An Evening to Remember

Art Is Bold. Art Is Confident. Art Is Transformative – and it reflects the very mission of Dress for Success Charleston. Join us for a night where empowerment takes center stage, and fashion meets fine art. The Little Black Dress + Tie goes ART fundraiser will dazzle guests with an unforgettable evening of music, style, and inspiration.

  • Live Music by Anne Caldwell – Start the evening with soulful sounds that feed the spirit.
  • Empowering Client Stories – Hear moving journeys of women who turned challenges into triumph.
  • Woman Who Inspire 2025 – Celebrate extraordinary women making a difference in our community.
  • Art Gallery Showcase – Explore bold, captivating works by local artists.
  • Fashion Show – Witness a stunning fashion show and designs by Daisy Finley.

This elegant evening is more than an event—it’s a movement of empowerment, celebrating the art of women becoming their best selves.
*Networking starts at 5:30 PM

Ticket Information

Regular Admission: $85.00

Reserve your seat early to experience a night where art inspires action, and every ticket helps provide professional attire, career development, and support to women
striving for economic independence.

Place Your Bids!

The Silent Auction for the Little Black Dress & Tie Goes Art event, presented by Dress for Success, is officially live! Every dollar raised directly supports Dress for Success and our mission to empower women through career development, confidence-building, and essential professional resources.

We are using a fully digital auction platform, which means all bidding will take place virtually. You can participate from anywhere — whether you’re attending the event or not. Everyone is welcome to browse, bid, and support the mission!

All auction items (with the exception of the golf cart) will be available to view in person the night of the event. Auction winners will need to pick up their items immediately following the conclusion of the program.

We encourage you to place your bids early and check back often to make sure you’re not outbid!

Your generosity makes this event possible, and we are truly grateful for your support!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Allora Events at kat@allorasg.com.

Click HERE to start bidding and make an impact!


Your Presence Matters


Every brushstroke in a painting adds depth. Every ticket purchased adds impact. By attending the Little Black Dress + Tie Goes ART fundraiser, you are helping women in Charleston paint new futures—full of confidence, strength, and opportunity.

Join us and be part of this masterpiece of empowerment. Together, we’ll create an evening and a future worth celebrating.

Event Sponsors & Partners

Sponsorship opportunities are available for those looking to make an even greater impact. For more information on sponsoring, contact Margaret Jefferson at info@dfscharleston.org.

About Dress for Success Charleston County

Dress for Success is a global nonprofit organization with a Charleston chapter that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the tools to help them thrive in life and at work.

Dress for Success Charleston is run by volunteers, provides services at no-charge to its clients, and was incorporated in 2003 as the first Dress For Success affiliate in the State of South Carolina.

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