Dress for Success
First impressions are important, and what you wear can say a lot about who you are. The LSU Career Center supports your professional journey with initiatives like the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet and JCPenney Suit Up Grant, offering students free and discounted access to professional attire.
Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet
The Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet provides free professional clothing to LSU students. Whether you're preparing for a job interview, a career fair, or an important presentation, our closet offers a wide range of stylish and professional attire to help you look and feel your best at no cost.
- Schedule an appointment through Handshake and fill out the appointment survey so our staff can best assist you. Directions to the Tailored Tiger will be emailed to you.
- Arrive at your scheduled appointment time.
- Browse our selection and try on.
- Make your selection of up to 4 items per semester and our staff will package it for you.
The Tailored Tiger operates by appointment only.
For a full list of available appointments, please schedule an appointment though Handshake.
The Tailored Tiger accepts gently used business professional items listed below. Items must be cleaned and free of damage, stains, tears, etc.
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Due to our limited space, please contact us at 225-578-2162 or career@lsu.edu to let us know the size of your donation. Monetary donations can be made to the Ashley Grant Career Closet Fund through the LSU Foundation.
Is your company interested in organizing a donation drive? Please contact us first
to find out what is needed.
Shopping off campus? Save up to 60% on professional attire.
- Text SUITUP8 to 67292 to receive your 30% off LSU discount code that can be used online or in-store at JCPenney.
- The 30% off coupon can be applied to existing discounts on professional attire, resulting in savings of up to 60%. Savings applies to select career dress apparel, shoes, and accessories. The coupon cannot be combined with other coupons. It can be used on sale items, but not on clearance.
- Download the JCPenney mobile app to start earning $10 rewards.
The Suit Up coupon cannot be combined with other coupons. It can be used on sale items, but not on clearance.
Each coupon is good for one transaction. If another coupon is needed for future purchases, you can request additional by texting to receive one.
All career wear key categories are included in the offer. Suiting, dress shirts/blouses, ties, belts, dress socks/hosiery, dress shoes, and various accessories. A list can be sent if needed.
Hear it from a student:
"With this new professional wardrobe, I am able to form a positive impression, enhance my credibility and communicate I take my job seriously."-Suit Up Event Participant
Suit Up Grant
Confidence is key when it comes to building your career, and having professional attire can help build that confidence. But for many students, finances can be a barrier. This grant provides students with the opportunity to purchase professional attire they look and feel good in.
- Selected students will be provided with either a $100 or $200 gift card to use on professional clothing from JCPenney
- The grant can be used in-person or online
This grant is a partnership among generous donors, the LSU Olinde Career Center and JCPenney.