LEXINGTON, Va., Dec. 10, 2024—Beginning in April, the Office of Career Services (CS) will offer a professional closet for cadets needing clothes for job interviews, networking events, and other career-related events. Cadets will be able to borrow a complete ensemble free of charge each semester, with an option to keep it due to financial hardship.

Dylan O’Brien ’27, one of the department’s career ambassadors, stated the clothes closet will serve as a great outlet for cadets to improve their image with employers and outside parties. “It offers an opportunity for cadets to show their professionalism in interviews, meetings, and any formal scenarios where civilian attire is needed.” 

To get the closet established, the following gently used items are needed: Portable steamer, tie tree hangers, wooden clothes hangers, suit storage/travel bags, suits, men’s long-sleeved dress shirts, women’s blouses, slacks, skirts, ties, and leather belts. No shoes are needed. All clothes should be dry-cleaned prior to donation. To schedule a drop off, contact Maj. Natalie Slone at slonenb@vmi.edu or 540-464-7734.

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