Career Clothing Closet

The Center for Careers, Life, and Service is pleased to present the Career Clothing Closet. Open during the semester, the Closet offers all students free professional attire for interviews, career fairs, formal events, working in an office, or any career-related function, both on- and off-campus. Closet items are gently used or new donations, available for students to pick up and keep.

Alumni, 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. Thank you!

Ties in the Career Clothing Closet

(Photo by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College)

Sweet & Short: Grinnellians Weigh in on Professional Branding

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Students were invited to participate in a 30-second professional development game outside the dining hall at lunchtime. In this highly scientific poll, a total of 77 students weighed in on matters of professional branding and summer …

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Robin Bourjaily Assistant Director, Exploratory Career Community
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You’ve spent countless hours studying, building your resume, and practicing your adult voice for interviews. But nothing can replace that split-second moment when your prospective employer sees your outfit.

Lucky for you, unlike all that other stuff, you can nail …

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How to Fold a Suit for Travel

Putting your best look forward when traveling with a suit means learning how to fold a suit to minimize wrinkling in transit. If your suit can hang for about 12 hours in a warm dry room (don’t steam your suit—many …

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