The Polished Peacock Professional Clothing Boutique on September 16, 4:00-7:00 p.m., will provide the opportunity for Appalachian State University students to shop and select free professional attire while learning about dress etiquette in the workplace.
"As the Walker College of Business student population grows, the need for consistent professional and business casual clothing assistance has increased," said Michelle Brown, a career coach in the college's Business Career Services office who is helping coordinate the event. "Suits and business attire for career fairs, networking events, internships and work settings can be expensive and are sometimes unattainable for students."
While shopping, students can enjoy appetizers and coffee, receive a free swag bag of clothing and hygiene essentials, and win raffle prizes.
The Polished Peacock is one of many ways the college is preparing its students for successful careers. The college will host its signature fall career fair, Walker Business Connections, on Thursday, October 1.
Shop the Polished Peacock Professional Clothing Boutique
Wednesday, September 16, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Broyhill Commons, 2nd floor, Peacock Hall
Clothing Drive for the Polished Peacock
To stock the closet, the college is coordinating a professional clothing drive July 13-August 13. Donations of professional clothing and accessories in all sizes are welcome from July 13 to August 13, Mondays-Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m. in Business Career Services (Peacock Hall 2064). Donations may be gently used; however, items should be clean, in good condition, age-appropriate, and free of stains, tears, or missing buttons. Clothing items requested include: dress pants, Full or partial suits, button-down shirts, blazers, blouses, skirts, ties/ bowties, jewelry, heels, flats, dress shoes, new or unused tights or stockings, belts, and handbags/purses.
About Business Career Services
Business Career Services in the Truist Student Leadership Center provides opportunities for business students to build career skills through professional and leadership development training. The center offers career services with personalized coaching and support to business students preparing for a career beyond Appalachian. Learn more at businesscareers.appstate.edu.
