Are You Struggling to Prepare Your Interview Outfit in Korea?
Recently, interview suit rental services have been gaining attention in Korea. These services are designed to help job seekers who are considering purchasing an interview suit by making it easier for them to prepare their interview attire.
For foreign job seekers preparing for interviews in Korea, these services can alleviate concerns about interview outfit preparation. By offering clean and neat interview suits for rent, these services enable foreign job seekers to easily prepare their interview attire.
In this post, I’ll introduce you to Korea’s interview suit rental services, which make it easier for foreign job seekers to prepare their interview outfits.
Free Interview Suit Rental Services in Korea
In Korea, many cities and provinces offer free interview suit rental services. In this post, I’ll introduce three such services in Seoul, Namyangju, and Yangju.
1. Job Wings Service (Seoul)
Website: Job Wings Service
Seoul’s Job Wings Service is available for high school graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) up to youth aged 39 who are residents of Seoul. The service provides suits, ties, belts, and shoes necessary for interviews.
To use the service, you need to reserve a visit to a rental agency through the Seoul Job Portal. On the reserved date, visit the designated agency to pick up the suit, attend the interview, and return the suit within the rental period.
When using the Job Wings Service, you must prepare the required documents. For Seoul residents, you’ll need to submit proof of residence, such as a resident registration card, driver’s license, or a copy of your resident registration. For non-residents living in Seoul, you’ll need to provide proof of actual residence and an interview confirmation document from the company (including the company name, interview date, and contact information). Be sure to check the required documents before using the service.
2. Youth Dream Wardrobe (Namyangju)
Website: Integrated Job Support System
Namyangju’s free interview suit rental service, called Youth Dream Wardrobe, is available for residents aged 18 to 39 (including high school graduates) and students (or soon-to-be graduates) of high schools or universities located in Namyangju. The service provides jackets, shirts, blouses, belts, pants, ties, and shoes.
One thing to note is that the service cannot be used for school interviews, mock interviews, or personal purposes. Applications can be made online through the Integrated Job Support System.
3. Youth Wardrobe (Yangju)
Website: Yangju Youth Center
Yangju’s Youth Wardrobe service is available for residents aged 18 to 39 who are preparing for job interviews. Unlike other services, it also allows applicants from nearby cities and counties where interview suit rental services are not available. Applications can be made online through the Yangju Youth Center website.
The service offers one set of interview suits for rent, and individual items can also be rented separately.
Paid Interview Suit Rental Services in Korea
In addition to free services provided by local governments, there are also paid interview suit rental services available in Korea.
1. Open Wardrobe
Location: 502, Woongjin Building, 213 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours: Mon/Tue/Fri 9:30 AM–8:00 PM, Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun 9:30 AM–6:00 PM (Closed on holidays)
Website: Open Wardrobe
Open Wardrobe is a non-profit organization that helps young people prepare for interviews by renting out suits, pants, skirts, dresses, coats, belts, ties, dress socks, and stockings. Rental fees are as follows:
- Jacket/Pants/Skirt/Dress/Coat: 11,000 KRW
- Shirt/Blouse/Shoes/Bag: 5,000 KRW
- Belt/Tie: 2,000 KRW
- Dress Socks/Stockings: 1,000 KRW
Additional fees apply for extensions, delays, damages, or loss of items. For example, a 1-day extension costs 20% of the rental fee, while delays incur a 30% fee per day. Damages or loss may result in fines up to 5x or 10x the rental fee, respectively.
2. My Sweet Interview
Locations:
- Sinchon: 3F, 97-8 Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- Sadang: 1F, 34 Seungbang 6-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:30 AM–9:00 PM, Weekends 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Website: My Sweet Interview
My Sweet Interview is a popular brand among students, offering high-quality interview suits tailored for young job seekers. They provide both in-store and delivery rental options. Rental fees are as follows:
Sets:
- Women’s Set 1 (Jacket + Skirt): 29,000 KRW
- Women’s Set 2 (Jacket + Blouse + Skirt): 34,000 KRW
- Women’s Set 3 (Jacket + Blouse + Skirt + Shoes): 40,000 KRW
- Men’s Set 1 (Jacket + Pants): 34,000 KRW
- Men’s Set 2 (Jacket + Shirt + Pants): 41,000 KRW
- Men’s Set 3 (Jacket + Shirt + Pants + Tie + Belt + Shoes): 45,000 KRW
Individual Items:
- Women’s Jacket: 22,000 KRW
- Men’s Jacket: 24,000 KRW
- Shoes: 7,000 KRW
Extensions cost 10,000 KRW per day for sets and 5,000 KRW per day for individual items. Free rental limits vary by region (e.g., up to 10 times annually for Seoul residents).
3. Dream Wings
Location: 3F, 11 World Cup Buk-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–7:30 PM (Lunch break 12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
Website: Dream Wings
Dream Wings offers interview attire for various fields, including civil service, finance, and specialized roles like flight attendants and announcers. Rental fees are as follows:
Sets:
- Men’s Jacket/Pants: 35,000 KRW
- Women’s Jacket/Skirt: 33,000 KRW
Individual Items:
- Men’s Jacket: 25,000 KRW
- Women’s Jacket: 22,000 KRW
A deposit of 50,000 KRW is required for all rentals.
4. Change Lady
Location: 4F, Changseong Building, 20 Wangsimni-ro 24-na-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Website: Change Lady
Change Lady offers high-quality interview suits made with stretch materials for comfort. They also provide image consulting to help job seekers prepare thoroughly. Rental periods vary: 3 nights and 4 days for free services (e.g., Job Wings), and 2 nights and 3 days for paid services.
Conclusion
While this post introduced both free and paid interview suit rental services in Korea, free services operated by local governments are becoming more popular. Check if your area offers such services and prepare your interview outfit easily and free of charge!
