Southerners who think being "fratty" is cool are brokeback. Don't they know that what they like now, we liked 5 years ago?

PS. Arizona is cooler than 75 percent of the other states

But the MOOSE!

http://thegildedmoose.blogspot.com/2...ides-anne.html Both moose and brokeback.

-Rudey

I agree 100%

Agreed. Guys that are so pretty just kind of make my skin crawl

For the most part, good Southerners don't follow trends but rather stick with classic clothing that they've been wearing their whole lives.

Agreed. I'm not surprised that af and american eagle or whatever is so prominant in other parts of the country. However, in places like the south where greek life is a tradition and sometimes viewed as a part of becoming an adult, such clothing isnt appropriate. Hence, you'll see a lot of polo and brooks brothers, things that were probaby worn by the fathers of guys in fraternities. Its more about looking respectable than anything else.

No offense intended to anyone posting, but has anyone else noticed that there are a TON of new GC users posting in this thread? (Even though I'm pretty new myself)

Very "dickhole" statement. Sorry to be rude - but that just completely blows the ideal of a fraternity out of the water, to cut someone because you don't like the brand of clothing he wears. Just listen to that! Damn - glad I'm not in your area, sounds like you guys have completely morphed the idea of a fraternity into your own views and boundaries. "Hey, if that guy is wearing X brand of clothing, I'm gonna cut him! Screw him if he holds up to the values and ideals of the fraternity, if I see that moose, he's DONE FOR!" Wow.

That's not what I said at all. There are a billion nice guys, there are a billion great guys, there are a billion guys with good character... for the most part it's hard to tell one rushee apart from another because they all act the same. A good way to tell them apart is to observe what kind of class they have, because class is very hard to obtain. One way, (as there are many), is to look how he dresses. Apparently it's hard to find guys with class in Arizona. Guys who uphold the fraternities ideals, but also treat ladies with the respect deserved.

Pure and simple - I'm sure your fraternity doesn't know the meaning of class OR fraternity. What an ignorant thing to say, "It's hard to find guys with class in Arizona" - are you in fifth grade?! The founders of most fraternities would turn over in their graves knowing the likes of you are representing what contemporary fraternities "stand for". You should be ashamed of yourself; the fact that I wear A&F during class (Paul Smith and Hugo Boss) does not make me a "low class Greek" - and the fact that you even begin to surmise that makes you look like an absolute fool. Good job :rolleyes:

I'd rather wear my Versace or Armani. Cheapest piece of clothing I own is a Calvin Kline.

I travel every other week for my job. The clothing trends are different for the east and west coasts.....but who cares. There are classy (and not so classy) people on each coast (and every campus). Not every brand works for everyone.....but again who cares. Its about knowing your personal style and works best for you and the area you live in.

There are obviously differences between what the South considers "fratty" dressing and what people wear on the West Coast. I know it's been discussed in another thread... one good example is the South Carolina palmetto symbol. Most people outside the South cannot fathom the concept of wearing their state flag's emblem on belts, flip flops, Tshirts, etc. and having that be a cool look.

BUT what's funny to me is the incredible emphasis on clothing that the fratty.net posters seem to express all over their message board (and now so graciously delivering their message here as well). They analyze what is Fratty and NF to agonizing detail... brands, colors, etc. THAT is pretty... um... brokeback. Some of those guys over there have lost the spirit of not giving a fuck, and that's pretty much what makes the whole look, IMO.

Very interesting words Carolina - wearing the state flag on clothing?! Wow, that's very - interesting. Interesting perspective though :)

PS - I cannot access www.fratty.net (I get a message "Website currently unavailable.Please check for messages in your Control Panel." Is anyone else getting through?

...Arizona Delt...you wear Abercrombie, no?

I win.

You didn't really make any coherent statements, and you didn't really make any definitive reason on why the fraternities founders would disprove of me or my fraternity. As I stated earlier there are billions of nice guys, funny guys, outstanding guys, easy to find. As I said earlier, the best way to figure out who is best to represent your fraternity is how much class they have, because, as I said previously, it's hard to obtain class.

You win? Your childlike antics seperate the men from the boys - or rather a true fraternal member (being someone who stands for brotherhood and friendship) from - well - someone like you.

If slapping on a suit from a certain manufacturer is your definition of class, it's a pretty easy thing to do. You're also excluding anyone who doesn't have the money to buy a nice suit. I have nothing more to say to you; all I can say is I'm glad your chapter isn't near me; your "clothing equals everything my fraternity members look for" philosophy is rather prejudice and repugnant. I have no interest in furthering this elementary rebuttle :rolleyes:

Did I say clothing was the only thing I look at it when it comes to class?

No.

Is living in the south so boring that people in college dress like old men? If you're 19 and worried about looking "respectable" and judging people by how much class their clothing indicates they have, you probably aren't having very much fun, are you -- and you know, the people who call out others for lacking class are usually the ones who wouldn't know class if it bit them on the ass.

IlikeHazing is so classy. I mean, look at his screenname.

What a freakin tool. Keep pimpin in the south buddy. You're real big out there.

Hazing is the epitome of class, especially if you're rocking the pale pink old man shirt like the little bitch you are.

Speaking of old man clothes, I bet that if you wear black socks with shorts, you automatically get a bid at his rockin' frat house.

http://www.footpaincenter.com/produc...y-black-v2.jpg

Southern frat is basically preppy with a redneck twist.

Ok hon, you're arguing with someone whose nickname is 'ilikehazing'. What do you expect from him? Deep breaths and the ignore button can work wonders :)

I think that you saying "pimping in the south" basically proves IlikeHazing's point. On behalf of the south, I apologize for dressing like an adult. Seriously, I'm sure employers would rather us wear wrinkled cargo shorts, an abercrombie tshirt with some obscene slogan on it, a shell necklace and hair gel. We might even throw in some earrings for fun. They'll probably appreciate your lowered honda civic with the japanese writing on the window equally as much.

Here here. Thanks all.

Thank you shinerbock. We know what class is in the south. It's funny, because so many of the responses haven't argued my viewpoint on class. All I've heard is "No, Abercrombie's a good brand!" and so on. Wash all that gel out of your ears and come back when you decide not to bash southern fashion.

I heart Southern fashion! Give me a man in khakis and a RL buttondown or polo anyday.

Polo? Are you guys on government assistance down there?

-Rudey

Hey yinz guys, I found a pic of ilikehazing online.

http://www.effanbeedoll.com/2004MYBSBasic%20Basil.jpg

When I see a kid with two polo shirts on, collars popped, a button up, torn jeans, fake tan, and spiked hair....I wonder what the hell is so wrong with him that he is trying to make up for it with his high maintance exterior.

That kid has to be insecure as hell.

Yes, me and my three chilluns from my three babydaddys need some help gettin' by, is that so wrong?

What do you expect? Lacoste? Vineyard Vines? Most guys in the South think that shite is feminine.

Oh I'm so glad you can stereotype. I'm proud. Too bad pink is for metro GDI's. "Frat House"? Are you a GDI? What are you doing on this board. As cliche as it is, it's not a frat it's a fraternity. You don't call your country a cunt.

That's just where it starts and most guys in the South are brokeback according to guys in the North.

-Rudey

And most guys in the South think guys in the North are gay, so what's your point? It's a neverending argument.

Well given that they wear cheap clothing and act like it's great while up North, we rock it in style, I'd say they lost the argument.

-Rudey

Guys in the South have a style that is different from guys in the North. End of story.

Yes and I dress differently from homeless men. :)

-Rudey
--By putting a smiley face there I was able to mollify you while being right you see.

Abercrombie is rancid. Wearing of those type of clothes usually equates to douchbaggery in my experience. There are tons of exceptions, but its generally true.

Aah, the vast experience of a college kid....

So what's a typical casual weekend outfit for you? I'm curious.