Forester Career Closet

The Career Closet is now located in Vail House on Sheridan Road, across from South Campus. Operated by the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center and made possible by generous clothing donations from the Forester community, this campus resource helps students to dress their best for interviews, networking events, internships and other professional activities. 

Find your next professional outfit—for free!

• Build your professional wardrobe from our selection of shirts, dresses, skirts, blazers, suits, sweaters, trousers, shoes, and accessories. We carry a range of fits, styles, and colors in a variety of sizes.
• Students may take (and keep!) a total of five items per semester.

Take a professional headshot photo.

• Use our Career Closet photo station to get a photo taken for your LinkedIn and Handshake profile. We provide a solid colored background and photo lighting, and we will take your photo on your phone to allow for easy upload access to your online profiles.

Visit the Closet

• Join us for the Forester Career Closet's Grand Reopening on Friday, October 2 from 11a.m.-1p.m.! Drop in to see the new space, enjoy snacks, and browse the racks.
• Drop-In Hours: Drop in hours for Fall 2026 are coming soon! Please try to limit your visit to 30-45 minutes so that we can accommodate as many students as possible.

Donate to the Closet

• Make a difference by cleaning out your closet! Clothing donations from our community keep the Closet running and provide students with an essential resource as they prepare for interviews, internships, and more.
• Drop-Off: Clothing donations can be dropped off at the CAC Main Office, Brown Hall 256 Monday-Friday from 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Let us know if you would like a tax receipt when you drop off.
• Mailing Donations: Please mail donations to:
  Gorter Family Career Advancement Center
  256 Brown Hall, Middle Campus
  Lake Forest College
  555 N. Sheridan Road
  Lake Forest, IL 60045
• Items Accepted: New or gently-used business casual and business professional clothing. We are always in need of:
  • Women’s size blouses, suits, and separates (especially XS/S, and plus-sized or XXL)
  • Men’s size small suits and sport coats and Men’s size 6-14 shoes
  • Padfolios, work bags, and briefcases
  • Scrubs (all sizes)
  • Winter coats and other winter gear can be donated at Van Ness House through our Office of Residence Life.