Fashionable Life: LOFT and Georgetown University Style Women for the Workforce

Interview outfits are important, but for some they are more luxury than necessity. Students spend their money on tuition, books and groceries -so oftentimes investing in a workplace wardrobe is the last thing on their minds. The Georgetown University Scholarship Program (GSP) aims to help in that department with its annual LOFT Styling Workshop, which was hosted at the brand’s Wisconsin Avenue location earlier this month. More than 100 female Georgetown seniors from financially-difficult backgrounds were invited to the eighth GSP event, where they learned styling tips for workplace dressing and received LOFT gift cards to implement them.

Students in attendance listened to advice on how to ‘dress for success’ as they embark on careers post-graduation. “You can build a versatile wardrobe by choosing neutral professional pieces,” says LOFT’s Style Director Amanda Kraemer. “This allows you to easily mix patterns and prints, and after your wardrobe is stocked you can add personality to it.”

The Workshop proved to be more than just a fashion event with its emphasis on community and confidence building. “I felt like I was in a fashion show every time I tried something on, but it was most gratifying to be surrounded by so many women who see you, are proud of your accomplishments, and root for your success,” said student Jazmin Pruitt. “My experience was quite overwhelming and heartwarming, to say the least.”