For many college students, a professional outfit is a staple for your wardrobe. We run into many instances where we need to look our best: interviews, conferences, presentations, etc. However, it can be tough to acquire that high-end office fashion when you’re barely on a Target budget. Here are three tips on how to look your young professional best–for less!
Thrift!
Obviously, a thrift store is everyone’s favorite place to go when looking for cheap clothes. While one may not think you can find office appropriate looks at a Goodwill, you’ll be surprised how many basic yet polished pieces are donated! Finding your simple shirts and slacks at a thrift store is super beneficial so that if you have the leeway to splurge on a blazer or shoes.
Don’t buy everything in one trip.
This was something I needed to hear a few months ago when I tried to buy an entire interview outfit in one day. You may need to space out your shopping sprees to look for discounted items and sale-days, so plan ahead to ensure you don’t run out of time!
Take advantage of a career closet
Luckily, at DePaul we have this thing called a career closet. Basically, you can rent out clothes to wear for interviews and other professional outings. Check out if your school has one, because it can be a great resource for those one-time instances you may need an outfit–and it’s free!
Good luck out there in the workforce and catch that coin!