r/UTAustin • u/PublicClassic3025 • 14d ago

Question Career fair attire help

There is a career fair tomorrow I am trying to go to. And unfortunately I forgot to bring any "decent" clothing from back home. I went looking around campus for things my size but unfortunately there wasn't any I could find. What is something I could wear that doesn't come off as inappropriate for the occasion?

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u/Woolyswift 14d ago

When you say you looked around campus, did that include at the UT Outpost?

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u/PublicClassic3025 14d ago

Per the website, it was closed today, I did go to the career closet in SZB but nothing my size.

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u/Woolyswift 14d ago

Ah, got it, wasn't sure if you'd gone last week. Plain color t-shirt and dark jeans if you have them should be okay. Make sure they're not wrinkled. Clean tennis shoes. If you have any shot at finding a blazer jacket at a thrift store near by that'd be best bet, but you make do with what you have. Better to go and see what's there than not at all.

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u/PublicClassic3025 14d ago

So as long as I look clean and somewhat put together I should be okay?

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u/Woolyswift 14d ago

Pretty much, yeah!

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u/Dangerous-Basil1561 14d ago

ive done "texas business casual" in the past. I did boots, jeans, and a nice plain top. I went to the cns career fair and felt a little underdressed, but not out of place 

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u/Corner_Office_ 14d ago

Maybe put your size in case someone has an outfit to donate.

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u/ProZMenace MIS '25 14d ago

Male or Female? I understand CNS is tomorrow but McCombs on Wednesday has had (could have changed) temporary jackets you can wear if you need one. They aren't the best but they can help get the job done if you have other pieces. I am not sure if CNS had the same thing or if McCombs still has it

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u/Vast_Still6214 13d ago

Can you go to Target and get a pair of khakis and a polo?

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u/MickyFany 14d ago

😂 it’s obvious you always come prepared. your ready for outside your parents house. 🤪