Last week I was fortunate to speak at UCSB during a joint Latino Business Association and Sigma Lambda Gamma meeting. These groups had asked my husband and I to talk to them about appropriate professional attire since they will soon be launching their first careers after graduating from the university .
The students were curious, intelligent, serious, and delightful to talk to. I went over what the norms are for dressing in various business environments and suggested some basic wardrobe items to get them through a week of outfits. Few young people today have the resources to fill their closets with expensive clothing; I suggested where to find quality, inexpensive pieces at consignment stores in town as well as some thrift stores which carry nice clothing.
The groups were taking donations of gently used clothing for Job Smart, a terrific non-profit in Santa Barbara. Job Smart provides clothing for low-income people looking for work and "helps people learn to project a positive attitude, a professional image and a willingness to learn so they are more likely to succeed!"
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