Professional attire for D.C. internship

cameliasinensis
Mon, 19 May 2008 19:34:38 +0000

I’ll be an intern at an environmental think tank/nonprofit this summer. What sort of attire would be appropriate for such a setting? Where would be a good place to find it?

(a) I have money saved from an on-campus job, my internship comes with a stipend, and my parents may make a modest contribution; bargains are great, but I am willing to pay for quality (natural fibers, no synthetics) if necessary.

(b) I’m 5’6 and 115 pounds, which sometimes means that I’m too tall for petites but too thin for regular sizes.

(c) I’ll have a few days in New York City with my family before starting the internship, so that’s where I’ll be looking (Hanover, NH has a somewhat limited selection).

Thanks in advance!

P.S. I suppose that means I’m back, if anyone still remembers me.