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From Left: Lori Johnson Vegas, wife of 72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Vegas; Michelle Wilkes, a volunteer from the 72nd Medical Group; and volunteer Michelle Saunders, wife of ALS commandant Master Sgt. Stuart Saunders; break out some wardrobe combinations from the clothing available at Tinker Bell’s Wardrobe inside the Airman and Family Readiness Center in Bldg. 6001. (Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

Tinker Bell’s Wardrobe opens at A&FRC

Published Oct. 14, 2011
By Tinker Enlisted Spouses Network

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tinker Bell's Wardrobe, located in the Airman and Family Readiness Center, is operated by volunteer members of the Tinker Enlisted Spouses Network.

Tinker Bell's Wardrobe is designed to provide enlisted spouses of active duty and Reserve military members, ranked E-6 and below, with an opportunity to borrow items to be worn to military events supporting their husband or wife.

Customers may not borrow more than one outfit -- dress/pantsuit/skirt and blouse with or without a pair of shoes and matching accessories -- at a time and may not borrow more than twice in one month. TESN will not be held responsible or liable for the accepting condition of the loaned items. Loaned items must be returned within seven days of the event and clothing must be accompanied by a valid cleaner's receipt. For items not returned by the due date, the borrower must pay the listed price, in full.

All items donated to Tinker Bell's Wardrobe must be received clean and ready for wear. Items that are stained or damaged will not be included in the wardrobe. Dresses in any size and any style, plus shoes and accessories (with the exception of earrings) will be accepted.

Donations can be dropped off at the A&FRC from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Tinker Bell's Wardrobe is open by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact Michelle Wilkes at 757-329-7513 or michelle.wilkes@tinker.af.mil or Michelle Saunders at 850-218-6202 or fireycowgrl@att.net.