The Career Closet is accepting financial donations, career attire, and items from our Amazon wishlist.
Dress For Success
First impressions are everything. As students begin interacting with employers and interviewing for jobs or postgraduate programs, they will need professionally appropriate attire so they can make the best possible first impression.
Help us stock the closet with professional attire and let’s send our students off into the world properly prepared. You can make a donation here or click the Amazon wishlist above. Students can contact us at contact@tsunaa.com for clothing.
Business Professional Attire
Business professional attire is what most people think of as traditional interview clothing—conservative in style and usually dark in color. Regardless of how you might ultimately dress in your job or program, business professional attire is always appropriate for an interview or career fair, even if you don't wear it much otherwise.
Options for Women
Solid-color business suit, preferably in a dark color like navy blue, gray, or black, with either a knee-length skirt or pants
Coordinated blouse or shirt that isn’t tight, sheer, lacy, or low-cut
Neutral or light-colored hosiery
Clean, polished dress shoes that coordinate with your suit; avoid peep-toe styles or anything with a heel higher than 2"
Purse or professional bag or briefcase made of leather or another good-quality material, in a neutral color
Options for Men
Solid-color business suit, preferably in a dark color like navy blue, gray, or black
White or light-colored long-sleeve shirt, with an undershirt if shirt material is thin
Properly knotted tie in a small pattern or stripe; a bright color is okay
Leather or leather-look belt worn at—not below—the waist
Dark socks that coordinate with your suit
Clean, polished dress shoes in black or another dark color
Professional bag or briefcase made of leather or another good-quality material, in a neutral color
Gender - Neutral Options
Matching jacket and slacks in a color such as navy blue, dark gray, or black
Dark socks or stockings that coordinate with your outfit
Lighter-colored dress shirt or top
Belt that matches your shoes (if desired)
Clean, polished closed-toe dress shoes made of leather or another high-quality material in a dark color that coordinates with your outfit
Professional bag or briefcase made of leather or another good-quality material, in a neutral color
Grooming Tips
In either business casual or business professional settings, aim for a natural, well-groomed look:
All clothing items should be clean, pressed, and free of holes and stains.
Keep hair neatly styled and out of your face.
Nails should be clean.
Avoid wearing strongly scented personal grooming products.
If possible, hide tattoos.
Jewelry should be non-distracting.
