Come Visit the Closet!

Fall 2024 walk-in hours: Tuesdays, 12–2pm; Thursdays, 11–2pm; Wednesdays & Fridays, 2–5pm; and by appointment

Donation Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in donating to the Career Clothing Closet!

Alumni, students and their families, community members, faculty, and staff looking for a creative way to support students are encouraged to donate to the Closet. Please review our donation guidelines today.

Location: CLS, John Chrystal Center, 1103 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112
Hours for Donations: 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday
Email: career@grinnell.edu
Phone: 641-269-4940

Students:
Plan Your Visit

People come in all shapes and sizes and so do clothes. Most of the items in the Closet are grouped by color/type, not size. We encourage you to know your sizes for professional attire before your visit. Consult our sizing guide for more information.

What to Wear: When the Dress Code Is Semi-Formal

Anything more constructed than workout clothes may feel semi-formal when you’re in college, but there may come a time and place where semi-formal dress is required. Figuring out what to wear when there’s a dress code may be a challenge. …

By Robin Bourjaily
Robin Bourjaily Assistant Director, Exploratory Career Community
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Advice for Thrifting Professional Attire

Grinnell students can “shop” the free Career Clothing Closet by appointment and—returning for fall 2024—during drop-in hours (Tuesdays, 12–2pm; Thursdays, 11am–2pm; Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-5pm). Other options in Grinnell include Second Mile and Rummaging Around. Here, from our friends at …

By Source and Author Noted Above
Source and Author Noted Above
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What does Business Casual Really Mean in 2023?

What Does Business Casual Really Mean in 2023? was originally published on Forage.

“Business casual” is a straightforward dress code in that the name translates precisely to what it means: a mix of formal and casual clothing. Yet it can …

By Amanda Pearce
Amanda Pearce Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Internships
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Phone
(641) 269-4940
Address

John Chrystal Center
1103 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112

Hours

Monday 8:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
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