wHAT IS THE CAREER CLOSET?
Whether you are attending an interview, job fair, or networking event, your overall presentation is the best way to make a great first impression. The Career Closet at Stony Brook University is your partner in ensuring you present yourself in the best possible way, by offering FREE professional attire to our students.
WHAT CAN YOU FIND?
Students can pick out professional clothing, including everything from a dress shirt, blazer, pants, shoes, and accessories.
*Please note, supply may vary.
How does it work?
Upon selecting your items, please visit our staff and interns for check out.
Visit us
There will be two pop-up events during Fall 2024 on September 17th from 11am-2pm and October 3rd from 11am-2pm.
If you are interested in receiving a fitting and outfit from Dress for Success during the October 3rd event, a nonprofit offering professional women's clothing at no cost, this is available by appointment only here. To secure your appointment spot, you must submit the form in the Calendly link to Jacqueline Romero within 24 hours of scheduling your appointment.
Please email us at communityservice@stonybrook.edu with any questions.
Career Closet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the Career Closet?
The Career Closet is a resource for students to acquire FREE professional clothing and accessories that they may otherwise not be able to access. Students can "shop" the closet to select professional clothing. These lightly used clothes have been donated through a combination of Stony Brook University staff, students, faculty, and community members, along with our corporate partner, Zebra Technologies.
Can I try on clothing before taking it?
Yes! If you would like to try on any items when visiting our event, you may utilize restrooms in the Student Activities Center (SAC). Upon selecting the items you would like to keep, please visit our check out station.
Does the Career Closet carry clothing in my size?
At the Career Closet, our goal is to promote size inclusivity by providing an array of clothing options spanning various sizes. If you don't find an item in your size, please inform us so we can work to further diversify our selection. Please note however, our supply may be limited based on the items provided through the donations received.
Donation Policy:
How do I make a clothing donation to the Career Closet?
At this time, the Career Closet does not have any scheduled donation drives. For individual donation inquiries, please contact communityservice@stonybrook.edu.
Stony Brook University’s Career Closet welcomes donations of clean, interview-appropriate, and business-ready attire from students, faculty, staff, and the local community.
Guidelines for donations can be found below. For inquiries, please email us at communityservice@stonybrook.edu.
Examples of professional clothing we accept include:
Clothing
- Dresses
- Bottoms
- Skirts
- Dress pants
- Tops
- Blazers
- Cardigans
- Blouses
- Button-down collared shirts
- Outdoor
- Peacoats/Jackets
- Footwear
- Close toed solid color pumps or heels (no stilettos or oversized platforms)
- Flats with soles
- Dress shoes
Accessories
- Ties
- Jewelry
- Pocket books, handbags, messenger bags
Additional Guidelines and Clothing Preferences
- No rips, tears, or stains
- Knee length or lower for skirts/dresses
- No buttons missing
- No revealing necklines or crop tops
Please note: While we appreciate all donations, please note that our students look best in traditional styles. Career Closet staff will sort through all items donated and anything not distributed by the Career Closet for students will be subsequently donated or repurposed for other use.