New suit, new look, new attitude — new job?

Steve Farrell, 44, of Redondo Beach beams with pride as he is fitted with a new suit. Farrell is hoping to transition from construction to computer work. Clothing for the Men’s Day of Self-Esteem was donated by Men’s Wearhouse and other Orange County retailers.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Jason Johnston, 26, of San Bernardino sports a new suit and positive attitude but says the Mohawk is “who I am.” An alcoholic in recovery, Johnston has 12 days left in a 90-day rehabilitation program at Cedar House. He said the Working Wardrobes volunteers reminded him of the values he was taught in Christian school while growing up.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

U.S. Air Force veteran Saul Powell, 45, of Altadena reacts to praise from volunteers as he knots his tie and is fitted with a new suit. Powell hopes to find a job as a counselor or truck driver.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Volunteer Terry Solomon massages Darnell Brown, 47, of Santa Ana. Once homeless, Brown hasn’t worked since 1987. He said he has been drug-free for 14 months and 19 days and hopes to find a job.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Kimberly Keller, right, of Kimco Office Pros and Industrial Staffing, talks to the newly dapper men about jobs at Kimco.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Working Wardrobes volunteer Debra Stokes congratulates Saul Powell as he is fitted with a new suit.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Working Wardrobes CEO and founder Jerri Rosen, left, admires Robert Ruiz, 42, of Tustin in his new suit. Ruiz, who has been in and out of prison for 23 years, said he has new confidence in getting a job. “If it wasn’t for you,” he told Rosen, “I wouldn’t be like this.”  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Sporting a new suit, haircut and confidence, Johnnie Daniels of Los Angeles listens to employers discuss interviewing skills at a Working Wardrobes workshop. Grooming services, massages and career development skills were offered free to 110 men by 300 volunteers.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Vietnam veteran Gary Jenkins, 53, of Los Angeles is overcome with emotion as he thanks the 300 Working Wardrobes volunteers.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Supporters, volunteers and fellow participants cheer on men chosen to show off their new suits for a fashion show finale at the Working Wardrobes event.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Men show off their new attire at the fashion show finale.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)