Access free clothing to help you dress for success
Starting a new job, attending interviews or networking events is exciting – but building a professional wardrobe can be expensive. Our free workwear wardrobe is here to help!
The Careers and Employability Service have partnered with Parky’s Preloved Charity Shop, to offer free professional clothing for students.
Come along to the Careers and Employability Service to browse the wardrobe and pick items you need free of charge! You can choose up to 4 items to take away, from suit jackets, smart trousers, dresses, blouses and accessories, everything is completely free for University of Kent students, whether you need something for a one-off interview or to start building your professional wardrobe. Stock will change regularly with donations.
Where to find us and booking information
You can find the Dress for Success Wardrobe at the Careers and Employability Service, Rutherford Extension on the Canterbury campus.
Visiting is by appointment only, which you can book in advance on the Careers Hub or by emailing us. Due to the limited space, each slot is open to 2 people maximum.
On the day of your appointment, please come to the reception desk to sign in.
Opening Hours (Term Time)
Tuesdays 12pm – 2pm
Thursdays 12pm - 2pm
You are welcome to drop-in during opening times, however, we cannot guarantee a slot will be available, so booking in advance is advised.
Get involved
Donate
We welcome donations of pre-loved and unwanted workwear to stock our sustainable wardrobe from staff and students, as well as alumni and employers. With students navigating the increase in cost of living, donating to the Dress for Success Wardrobe is an easy way to make a difference.
- Do you have unwanted clothes in your wardrobe that you don’t wear anymore?
- Or maybe something that is no longer your style or no longer fits?
Please drop any donations in to the Careers and Employability Service reception (Rutherford Extension).
Pop-Up Events
We will have pop-up events at careers fairs and other university events throughout the year where you can browse the rails and get some free clothes for work! View a list of our events here.
Employer Partnerships
We would be delighted to hear from you if you are an employer who would like to donate items, Please contact us for more information.