Forester Career Closet

The Career Closet is located in the basement in Deerpath Hall. Operated by the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center and made possible by generous clothing donations from the Forester community, this campus resource helps students to dress their best for interviews, networking events, internships and other professional activities. 

Find your next professional outfit—for free!

• Build your professional wardrobe from our selection of shirts, dresses, skirts, blazers, suits, sweaters, trousers, shoes, and accessories. We carry a range of fits, styles, and colors in a variety of sizes.
• Students may take (and keep!) a total of five items per semester.
• The "Casual Closet" inside the Career Closet offers a select section of casual clothing.
• Winter coats and other winter gear is available thanks to a special initiative by Residence Life.

Take a professional headshot photo.

• Use our Career Closet photo station to get a photo taken for your LinkedIn and Handshake profile. We provide a solid colored background and photo lighting, and we will take your photo on your phone to allow for easy upload access to your online profiles.

Visit the Closet

• Drop-In Hours: Starting Thursday, September 26, 2024, drop in on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 3-5p.m. Please try to limit your visit to 30-45 minutes so that we can accommodate as many students as possible.
• Appointments: If you are unable to come to the Career Closet drop-in hours, please email careers@lakeforest.edu to make a 30-minute appointment. Offer 2-3 times you are available, and please schedule your appointment at least one week in advance.

Prepare your Speed Networking outfit

• In addition to normal drop-in hours, students attending Speed Networking are invited to these special drop-in hours to find clothing for the event:
  • Wednesday, October 16 from 11a.m.-1p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 22 from 1-3p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 23 from 3-5p.m. *Career advisors will be available for "Last Chance Outfits and Answers"

Donate to the Closet

• Make a difference by cleaning out your closet! Clothing donations from our community keep the Closet running and provide students with an essential resource as they prepare for interviews, internships, and more.
• Drop-Off: Clothing donations can be dropped off at the CAC Main Office, Brown Hall 256 Monday-Friday from 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Let us know if you would like a tax receipt when you drop off.
• Items Accepted: New or gently-used business casual and business professional clothing. We are always in need of:
  • Women’s size blouses, suits, and separates (especially XS/S, and plus-sized or XXL)
  • Men’s size small suits and sport coats and Men’s size 6-12 shoes
  • Padfolios, work bags, and briefcases
  • Scrubs (all sizes)
  • Winter coats and other winter gear can be donated at Rosemary House through our Office of Residence Life.