JMU Career Clothes Closet
What is JMU Career Clothes Closet?
The JMU Career Closet is a clothing and accessory resource for all JMU students, with a specific focus on professional dress and interview attire. This is a donation-based resource, and students are welcome to take one complete outfit from the closet, free of charge.
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How Can I Use the Career Clothes Closet?
We are offering a curated selection of dress clothing through The Pantry located in Taylor Down Under 112 in The Union. Students are able to browse offerings during Pantry open hours:
Monday: 12-6PM
Wednesday: 12-5PM
We plan to co-host the JMU Career Closet pop-up shop again in the future.
How Can I Donate to the Career Clothes Closet?
By Mail:
JMU Off-Campus Life
The Unions, MSC 4214
170 Bluestone Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
In Person:
Students, faculty, staff, and local community members can drop off donations to The Pantry located in Taylor Down Under 112 in The Union during Pantry open hours.
What Can I Donate?
We ask that donations be new or gently used, in ready to wear condition, with no stains, odors, tears, or missing buttons. All donation items should be cleaned and on hangers, when appropriate.
Appropriate items for donations include business suits, dress shirts, blouses, professional slacks, jackets and/or skirts. Dress shoes, ties, belts, and scarves are also accepted.
JMU Career Clothes Closet CANNOT accept the following: Winter Coats, Trench Coats, high-heeled shoes over 3 inches or strappy sandals.
Contact
JMU Career Clothes Closet is a collaborative effort by members of University Career Center, Community Service-Learning, College of Business, the Dux Leadership Center, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Off-Campus Life, and Women in Leadership Development (WILD).
Questions? Contact Jeremy Hawkins (hawkinjl@jmu.edu) or Erica Kann (kannes@jmu.edu).
Other Local Resources for Professional Attire
Local Consignment Shops
- Tried & True
- Style Encore
- Plato’s Closet
- Goodwill Store
- Gift and Thrift
- Second Time Around
- Mercy House Thrift Store
Alterations/Tailoring
- Tatyana’s Custom Tailoring
- Lena’s Tailor Shop
- Chong’s Tailoring & Alterations (540) 434-7780
