Mission

The Success Closet provides free professional attire for our students for job interviews, presentations, and work. Students may shop the Success Closet twice each semester. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in classes and have a valid school ID. Students will be asked to complete a brief intake form. The Success Closet is open year-round when the college is open but has limited hours during the summer and over breaks.

The Success Closet welcomes the donation of professional attire for our students who are interviewing for future employment. Because of limited space, we need to limit the types of clothes donated to the items listed below. When making a donation to the Success Closet, please make sure the items you donate are new or in very good condition, clean and free of stains, pet hair, perfume/cologne, and tears/snags. Any items not accepted for donation or if they do not move within a reasonable time will be donated to another charity or disposed of. Thank you for your support!

Donations are greatly needed and appreciated!

Workwear Examples

According to the worldwide job-search site Indeed.com, these are examples of various forms of workwear.

Examples of business casual attire*

Examples of business casual clothing include pencil skirts, slacks, khakis, trousers, blouses, collared shirts, button-down shirts, sport coats, blazers and sweaters. Accessorize with jackets, ties, simple jewelry and belts. Shoes can include flats, lifestyle sneakers (with leather or canvas), Oxfords, loafers, mules, boots or heels.

Examples of business professional attire*

When dressing business professional, you can wear tidy dresses, slacks, skirts, slacks, dark-colored suits and ties. Business professional tops include neat button-down shirts or blouses with a blazer. Business professional shoes include heels, loafers or flats. You can accessorize with minimal jewelry and belts.

Examples of business formal attire*

Business formal includes a dark pants suit, dark suit and tie, a black suit with a light button-down shirt, skirt suit or suit dress. In some cases, a long evening dress may be appropriate. Shoe options include formal flats, heels, Oxfords or loafers. Accessorize with jewelry, belts, a tie clip, or small cuff links.

*https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/guide-to-business-attire