Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet
First impressions are important, and what you wear can say a lot about who you are. 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.
How It Works
- 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.
frequently asked questions
During Summer 2025, Tailored Tiger appointments will be request based.
If you would like to make an appointment, please contact our office at career@lsu.edu. We cannot guarantee an appointment but we will do our best to work with you.
Students will get 45 minutes to shop our gently used clothing items. We do have student assistants available to help you pick out clothing or you can shop on your own.
The Tailored Tiger is equipped with an ADA compliant dressing room for students to try on items.
At the end of your appointment, you are able to take up to 4 items per semester and our student assistants will bag it for you.
Students can get up to 4 items per semester.
The Tailored Tiger is located on the third floor of the Union at 358BB1 Student Union. Specific directions will be emailed to you upon registration.
Yes! The 4 items a semester you select are yours to keep.
At this time, we do not provide any tailoring or dry cleaning services or discounts.
No. We do not carry shoes, bags, or jewelry.
The Tailored Tiger accepts gently used business professional clothing. You may drop off donations at the Career Center Main Office, 158 Student Union.
Monetary donations can be made to the Ashley Grant Career Closet Fund through the LSU Foundation.
Hear it from a student:
"With this new professional wardrobe from The Tailored Tiger, I am able to form a positive impression, enhance my credibility and communicate I take my job seriously."- Sophomore Engineering Student
Donation Information
The Tailored Tiger accepts gently used business professional items listed. Items must be cleaned and free of damage, stains, tears, etc.
You may drop off donations at the Career Center Main Office, 158 Student Union.
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.
| Items Accepted | Items Not Accepted |
|---|---|
| Business suits | Polos |
| Dress Pants | Short sleeve button-ups |
| Button-ups | Jeans |
| Blouses | Shoes |
| Dresses | Purses |
| Skirts | Jewelry |
| Ties and belts | Damaged items |