WEEHAWKEN, January 18, 1999 - Silhouettes, a leading catalog featuring moderate-to-better fashion apparel and accessories for women size 12W-34W, donated 350 pieces of smart, professional business-style clothing to Dress for Success®, a non-profit organization that provides interviewing suits to low-income women seeking employment.

This donation is the first of what will be an on-going relationship between Silhouettes and the New York-based Dressed for Success®. While Dress for Success® has suited nearly 2,000 women, they have needed plus-sizes from the start. This donation will help Dress for Success® reach their goal to suit over 15,000 women in 1999.

The Silhouettes shipment of appropriate seasonal clothing included wool cashmere blazers, stylish collarless jackets, rich knit pants, and luxurious silk tops with an approximate total retail value of $25,000.

"We were so excited when we opened the boxes and saw all these amazing clothes from Silhouettes," said Nancy Lublin Founder & Executive Director of Dress for Success®. "It's this type of generosity that will allow us to suit our plus-size clients in style!"

"Silhouettes is extremely proud to play a part in helping Dress for Success® and in turn these women achieve their goals," says Stephen Marks, President of Silhouettes. "Our entire line is designed to fulfill women's lifestyle needs by providing exceptional choices and values."

Silhouettes is one of the few companies truly specializing in the large size market, offering stylish, moderate-to-better apparel with consistency of fit. A full range of high quality, great value apparel and companion accessories can be found in its pages - everything to complete an outfit from shoes to pantyhose and lingerie and jewelry. All created with the 12W-34W customer in mind. Trained fashion consultants, well versed in the needs of the plus-size customer are available 24 hours a day when you call 1-800-704-3322. Or shop on-line at www.silhouettes.com.

Others interested in following in Silhouettes' footsteps can participate in Clean Your Closet Week, March 13-20, 1999. Dress for Success® will celebrate with a week of parties, fund-raising events and clothing drives to help raise awareness and donations. For more information visit the Dress for Success® Website at www.dressforsuccess.org.

Silhouettes is part of Hanover Direct, Inc., a leading, specialty direct marketer with a diverse portfolio of specialty catalogs and proprietary products delivered via direct mail and electronic commerce.

Dress for Success Worldwide is a not-for-profit corporation. Dress for Success® is a registered trademark owned by Dress for Success Worldwide.

CONTACT:
AGG International, Public Relations
Paula Zwerdling
Managing Director
(212) 869-8230

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