Well Suited

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Well Suited is a community-powered initiative that equips high-potential young men from underserved communities with professional attire, mentorship, and the tools they need to thrive. We believe that confidence, exposure, and opportunity can change the trajectory of a life and it all starts with showing up well suited.

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Our signature program is a multi-week journey through:

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Tailored Confidence

Every young man begins his journey with a personalized fitting at a local Black-owned tailor shop. A professionally tailored suit not only changes how the world sees him but how he sees himself.

Professional Readiness

Through engaging workshops, students learn how to dress for success, communicate effectively, and prepare for interviews and        real-world opportunities.

Mentorship That Matters

Students are matched with positive male role models—including local professionals, business owners, and civic leaders. These mentors offer guidance, support, and lived wisdom that help shape future goals and personal growth.

A Celebrated Transformation

The program culminates in a formal celebration and professional photoshoot, marking the students’ transformation. It’s a reminder to each young man he belongs in   every room he walks into.

Sha’Ron’s Story:

Sha’Ron never imagined attending his senior prom. Without a suit, he was prepared to stay home because “He didn’t have it.” But one community’s support gave him more than a suit—it gave him confirmation that he mattered, a memory he’ll never forget, and the confidence to pursue his future with pride.

Help create more stories like Sha’Ron’s.

Well Suited Mission 

Well Suited exists to ensure that no young man misses an opportunity simply because he “doesn’t have it.”

We are a community-rooted initiative committed to equipping high-potential young men from underserved communities with the confidence, exposure, and tools they need to succeed. Through tailored suits, hands-on mentorship, professional workshops, and transformative experiences, we prepare our students to walk into every room with pride, purpose, and presence. We invest not just in clothing, but in character, helping young men see themselves as the leaders, professionals, and change-makers they were born to be.

By uniting local businesses, educators, public servants, and community members, Well Suited builds a network of belief, showing every young man that he is seen, supported, and suited for success.

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Get Involved

Donate Time:

  • Become a mentor or workshop speaker

  • Volunteer at events and fittings

  • Help with logistics and community outreach

Donate Funds:

Your donation helps cover:

  • Suits, shirts, ties, and shoes

  • Workshop resources

  • Meals and transportation

  • Professional photography and more

Budget Snapshot:

For 35 students, the total program cost is $42,087.

  • Tailored Suits & Accessories: $18,200

  • Workshop Materials & Facilitators: $3,675

  • Transportation, Food, and Venue Rentals: $3,700

  • Mentorship Programming & Celebration Event: $5,262

  • Marketing, Outreach, & Program Administration: $11,250

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    “Experience is the best teacher, and exposure expands a man’s vision. I didn’t walk into a suit shop until adulthood, missing the lessons, the mentorship, and the moments that shape confidence. Well Suited exists to change that, opening doors early and offering young men the path I never had.”

    — Jamsion Fort | Founder of Well Suited

    “When a young man learns to dress well, he isn’t just putting on a suit—he’s stepping into confidence, embracing opportunity, and preparing to walk through doors he once thought were closed.” — Unknown

    “Clothes don’t make the man, but they have a strong effect on his confidence—and confidence, after all, is key to success.” — Mark Twain

    “Dressing well is a form of good manners, but confidence is the key that opens every door.” — Tom Ford

    Get In Touch!

    Have questions or want to get involved? We’re excited to connect with you! Whether you’re looking to support, mentor, or learn more about Well Suited, reach out today, we’d love to hear from you.

    Call Us

    (516) 888-6763

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    [email protected]