Career Closet

About the Career Closet


The CDI helps students dress for success by providing access to professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and internships. Students can choose from our professional wardrobe items including suits, blazers, collared shirts, blouses, slacks, dresses, shoes, and ties. 

  • The Career Closet is located in 312 Bancroft Hall and is available for students during our drop-in hours (Spring 2026: Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and by student appointment in Handshake. Students are limited to 5 items max and no more than two of a certain item.
  • Students: check out our tips (with examples) for Business Professional and Business Casual attire; learn about other resources on campus for career attire.
  • Donors: Fill out our donation form to schedule a time for drop-off.

Support the Closet

Want to donate clothing or money to the Career Closet to support Winthrop student success? The Career Closet is made possible by the generous donations we receive. We accept gently used or new business casual and professional clothing, as well as funds to purchase needed clothing for students.  

To support the purchase of high demand, high need professional attire for students, please consider a gift to the CDI Career Closet. 

Give a Gift

 

To make a clothing donation, please complete the form below to provide more information about what you'd like to donate. Please note we are NOT currently accepting purses, scarves, jewelry, and sweaters.

Items we accept - cleaned and pressed, business casual and professional :

  • Suits
  • Blazers
  • Collared Shirts - white, light blue (solid colors preferred; small patterns acceptable)
  • Blouses - white, cream, light blue (solid colors preferred)
  • Skirts/Dresses
  • Pants
  • Plain ties
  • Shoes (interview appropriate)
  • Examples of Attire - CDI Dress for Success Flyer

Our greatest current need for students are suiting basics:

  • Solid blouses (Small-3XL)
  • Solid feminine pants and skirts sizes 2-8
  • Solid masculine pants sizes 28-36
  • Plain, solid ties

Clothing Donations


All clothing must be in good condition and be free of rips, holes, tears, and stains.

  • We strongly prefer donations of attire less than 10 years old; clothing in good condition but outdated styling will not support students in today’s interview process.
  • We request professional cleaning prior to donation; items on hangers are ideal (but not required).
  • If you bring items in bags or boxes, please ensure they are not wrinkled and crumpled.

If you or your organization is interested in supporting the Career Closet or partnering with us on a clothing drive, please contact our team at careerdev@winthrop.edu or 803/323-2141.