A growing number of colleges are addressing those concerns by providing professional clothing to their students. Some rely on donations from a local community or alums, but Texas Christian University is one school that provides custom-tailored clothing for its students. The college’s program, called Suit Up, is limited to students with financial need, and those who participate in the initiative also take professional development classes. Having the right clothes may feel especially urgent for students of color in predominantly white spaces. And appropriate attire can help them embrace parts of their identity considered out of the norm for a professional environment. Read more in the link in our bio.