The Texas State Career Closet
In the closet, students can find items such as suits, blazers, dress pants, skirts, ties, blouses, and button-down shirts.
What is the Career Closet and how can I schedule an appointment?
The TXST Career Closet is a resource designed to assist students by providing business and business casual attire for career fairs, networking events, and job interviews. This service offers students in need of assistance the opportunity to present themselves at their best and project confidence as they pursue their career goals. Please note that the Career Closet is specifically intended for career-related events and job-search purposes. It is not available for classroom presentations, fraternity or sorority events, banquets, graduation, or general use.
To schedule an appointment students can visit Handshake, where a brief survey will determine their eligibility to receive one free professional outfit during their time at TXST.
While we strive to meet our students' needs, the Career Closet is dependent on donations, and we cannot guarantee the availability of all sizes or types of garments.
Currently, it is not required that items provided by the Career Closet be returned.
Tips before you arrive
- Plan ahead: As a donation-based service, all sizes, colors, and styles are subject to availability. We recommend your appointment be scheduled at least 5 days before your event to ensure you have what you need.
- Be Intentional: Check your closet first to identify any items you may need to complete your outfit. Please note, we do not offer shoes, socks, or belts.
- Measure yourself ahead of time: We do not provide measurements or sizing assistance, so we encourage you to measure yourself ahead of time.
- Be respectful of the service: The Career Closet is intended for career-related needs, not for last-minute convenience. If you already have professional attire at home, please plan to bring it with you for events like career fairs, class presentations, or other on-campus social events.
How to support the Career Closet
đź‘Ť Acceptable Donation Items
(Clean, gently used, and free of stains and damage)
- Business Suits (2-piece or 3-piece)
- Blazers
- Dress Shirts (Long Sleeve Button Down)
- Blouses
- Dress Slacks and Skirts
- Ties
- In-demand items from Amazon (see list of favored Career Closet items below for link to purchase direct)
- Monetary Donations (see link below for monetary donations)
đź‘Ž Donations Not Accepted
- Shoes
- Belts
- General:
- Non-professional clothing
- Damaged items
- Items without clearly labeled sizes
Want to pounce on in-demand items from Amazon and have them delivered straight to the Career Closet? Take a paws and shop for some favored professional attire here.
List of favored Career Closet items:
- Women’s Tops: Size Small
- Women’s Slacks: Size 0-6
- Men’s Long Sleeve Button Down Shirts: Size Small and/or Medium
- Men’s Dress Slacks: Size 32-36
Monetary donations, whether large or small, play a crucial role in helping students prepare for the next step in their career journey! Please donate here to make a meaningful impact on a student's future.