Dress It Forward

Dress It Forward Collecting Matric dance dresses and suits from the UK, USA and South Africa - and donating them to SA matriculants www.dressitforward.net

đź’™ PLEASE HELP US DRESS 3 VERY SPECIAL BOYS FOR THEIR MATRIC DANCE đź’™Dress It Forward was delighted to provide beautiful M...
04/09/2026

đź’™ PLEASE HELP US DRESS 3 VERY SPECIAL BOYS FOR THEIR MATRIC DANCE đź’™
Dress It Forward was delighted to provide beautiful Matric Dance outfits for learners at a Special Needs School. We found a gorgeous dress or smart suit for every learner — except for three very slim boys.
We would love nothing more than for these three young men to feel just as special and included in their final celebration of their school career. 🎓✨
We are looking for suits, suit jackets or smart trousers in the following waist sizes:
đź‘” 28 waist
đź‘” 30 waist
đź‘” 32 waist
Please have a look through your cupboards for those “just a little too tight” items that you no longer wear. A suit or pair of trousers sitting unused in your cupboard could make a young man feel incredibly special on one of the most memorable nights of his life. ❤️
If you have anything suitable to donate, please help us make their Matric Dance as wonderful as it can be.
đź“ž Message or call Sherri Bailey-Bell on 074 331 0924
Please share this post — you never know who might have exactly what we need. 🙏💙
Let’s Dress It Forward and make sure these three boys don’t miss out. ✨

A behind-the-scenes moment from a Dress It Forward fitting.For many matric students, getting ready for the dance is part...
30/07/2026

A behind-the-scenes moment from a Dress It Forward fitting.

For many matric students, getting ready for the dance is part of celebrating an incredible achievement. Reaching your final year of high school takes determination, resilience and hard work.

Moments like this — helping adjust a dress and seeing a student realise this is really their night — are always very special.

To everyone currently working towards matric: your community is proud of you. đź’™

"I would love to return it sometime to bless another beautiful soul. Thank you so much for what you do." Lindsay, Ocean ...
28/07/2026

"I would love to return it sometime to bless another beautiful soul. Thank you so much for what you do." Lindsay, Ocean View Secondary School.

Stepping out for one of the biggest nights of the year ✨Reaching matric is a huge achievement. For many students and the...
09/07/2026

Stepping out for one of the biggest nights of the year ✨

Reaching matric is a huge achievement. For many students and their families, getting to this moment takes years of hard work, resilience and sacrifice.

That’s why nights like this are so special.

They’re not just about the dress or the celebration — they’re about recognising everything it took to get here.

And when younger children see these moments happening in their own neighbourhoods, it reminds them that they can reach this milestone too.

A dress is more than just a dress.
It’s hope for the future.



She made it! ✨Reaching matric is a moment worth celebrating. For many students, getting to their final year of high scho...
06/07/2026

She made it! ✨

Reaching matric is a moment worth celebrating. For many students, getting to their final year of high school takes years of hard work, determination and support from family and community.

That’s why nights like this are so special.

They’re a chance to celebrate everything it took to get here — and to enjoy a moment of pride, joy and excitement.

And when younger children see students from their own communities reaching this milestone, it inspires them to stay in school and follow the same path.

A dress is more than just a dress.
It’s a celebration of hope and possibility.



All dressed up and ready for one of the biggest nights of the year ✨Reaching matric is a huge achievement. For many stud...
04/07/2026

All dressed up and ready for one of the biggest nights of the year ✨

Reaching matric is a huge achievement. For many students, staying in school takes years of hard work, resilience and support from family and community.

That’s why moments like this are so important.

They celebrate everything these young people have overcome to get here — and they show younger children in the community that finishing school is possible.

A suit is more than just a suit.
It’s a celebration of determination, pride and hope for the future.



Choosing the dress for matric. đź’™For many students, this moment is part of the excitement of preparing for the matric dan...
26/06/2026

Choosing the dress for matric. đź’™

For many students, this moment is part of the excitement of preparing for the matric dance — standing in front of a rail of dresses and deciding which one will make them feel their best on the night.

Reaching matric is something to be incredibly proud of. It represents years of hard work and determination.

To everyone currently working towards matric: your community sees you and celebrates your achievement.

Walking towards one of the biggest nights of her life ✨Reaching matric is a moment of pride not just for students, but f...
21/06/2026

Walking towards one of the biggest nights of her life ✨

Reaching matric is a moment of pride not just for students, but for their families and communities too. For many young people, staying in school takes determination, resilience and support from those around them.

That’s why moments like this are so important.

They celebrate everything it took to get here — and they inspire younger children in the community to stay in school and believe that they can reach this milestone too.

A dress is more than just a dress.
It’s a symbol of hope for the future.



02/06/2026

After years of late nights, early mornings, and pushing through every challenge — this is your moment.

Time to choose your dress. Your suit.

Because you earned it.

A moment from one of our visits from matric students đź’™Reaching matric is something to be incredibly proud of. And the ma...
30/05/2026

A moment from one of our visits from matric students đź’™

Reaching matric is something to be incredibly proud of. And the matric dance isn’t just a party — it’s a celebration of everything these young people have overcome to get there. Families, friends and neighbours all come together to celebrate the students who made it.

Seeing the pride, excitement and sense of achievement in moments like this was always one of the most special parts of Dress It Forward.

To everyone currently working towards matric: we see you, and we celebrate you. đź‘Ź

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