Nike shorts and shoes? Really? That just seems like so...the opposite of Southern propriety to me.

Spell check would have been nice too. Just sayin'.

Although I did literally LOL at this: "I suggest you pretend you are interested in the skits, even if they suck."

She makes a good point though. The last time I went home, which I think was 3 years ago, I almost died at the girls on the Square dressing like Jersey Shore. I literally STOPPED dead in the road, asked my bf, "What the crap is happening," and went to Ajax (restaurant on the Square). A friend of mine was bartending and I asked him what was up with the Jersey Shore. He said the look had taken over recently. Sad and scary what some of these good Southern girls were wearing.

I think my favorite part was the Grove attire. Of course in my time we called it Grovewear. Either way, I knew EXACTLY what she had in mind. Great video!

"I promise you like will go one" is possible the best motivational quote ever

Really liked the video. It was nice of her to take the time and effort to make it. :-)

Like some of the others, the Nike shorts thing really throws me. I mentioned that to my daughter, and she was already aware of it and thought it was "cool." (I'm more of the mindset of not wearing gym shorts or gym shoes unless I'm at the gym. LOL!) I guess it's a generational thing. :-)

Ole Miss is really good about providing information to the PNM's. I think I remember the booklet they send out has outfit pictures in it.

I don't get the Nike shorts thing, either. I can understand that sometimes a trend just takes over and transcends the time/place for which it was originally meant, but this sounds like a case of trendy vs. fashionable. Fashionable is about being aware of the current and flattering styles, and incorporating them tastefully into your wardrobe. Trendy is about falling prey to any crazy fad that emerges, and can lead to major cases of "What was I thinking?" when you look back at college photos. (I believe the same holds true for sorority house architecture, if y'all know what I mean coughmidcenturymoderncough)

I think it's funny that the advice to wear deodorant appears twice in this video.

I didn't even realize they would be getting a booklet. Is that something they send out after the girls have registered for recruitment?

Yes, once a PNM is registered for recruitment they will receive a copy of the Angelia which is all about recruitment at Ole Miss. I believe they actually get it once they arrive on campus in August. It will list things like what to wear, chapter information, schedule, costs, etc, etc...

Isn't it a little late to give them "what to wear" info once they are already there?

Our recruitment happens in late September so there should be time to make adjustments (See first post.)

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I know that practically the minute I got to Clarion, I was informed I had to invest in a pair of Keds-type sneakers (often worn laceless). The differences: 1) The expense was very small (we got them for $5 at GC Murphy), as opposed to the Nikes pictured which probably cost $100+; 2) they were actually more flattering to the legs than...the Nikes I had been wearing.

Oh and don't get me wrong, 33freshman was still rockin' the terrycloth jogging shorts like it was my job, but I would have never dreamed of wearing them for rush.

Nike shorts+ large t shirt+ nice tennis shoes= southern sorority girl uniform

I am not surprised that Nike shorts are recommended for rush. They are more flattering than khaki shorts and you don't see sweat like you can with the cotton shorts. They are much more comfortable in the heat too.

Very true. It's a universal uniform and we call the shorts "Norts."

My daughter was surprised when she did her graduate work at Bama that as DDDLady said, nike shorts or what my daughter called cheerleading shorts, big t-shirt and athletic shoes was the daily outfit for most of the girls.

I am still baffled that the only difference in the "uniform" between the winter and summer is the addition of a sweatshirt or the occasional pair of track leggings under the Norts.

It doesn't get that cold in the winter down here. Plus, put black leggins under those shorts and your legs look better/skinnier. :D

What happens if the shorts and shoes aren't Nike?

You get burned at the stake.

The other thing that makes me giggle about all this is that then for going out, you need to put on what is basically a cocktail dress and heels, do hair and makeup to Oscar night caliber, etc. For someone from a small school it's hard to see the point. Like everyone didn't see you running around in your tennis shoes and jogging shorts the rest of the week, and putting a dress on is going to wipe it all out.

Thank you!! but, mysteriously enough, it does.

And the men don't dress up at all so it makes for a very stark yin/yang contrast. Makes me wonder about these young men, are they gentlemen or not? I think not.

Darn. It spreads like the plague or fire ants.

Also acceptable if you don't have Nike shoes are Chacos. I am starting to be able to guess the sorority by the footwear....

I guess we should be grateful that the girls aren't still wearing pajamas and fuzzy slippers to class anymore... please tell me that they AREN'T doing that anymore, right? :cool:

;)

Only under their trench coats...

Chacos are mandatory. Do not substitute another brand for Chacos.

Informative GreekChat thread on What to NOT do or say.:)
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=30758&page=44

What do they wear/what do you consider guys "dressing up"? I wouldn't expect them to wear a suit or sport jacket or anything - just not dirty sweats and t-shirts.

I've seen pics of dates with a golf polo and khaki shorts next their honeys dressed to the nines (ans seen it at restaurants in town), that is the stark yin/yang contrast I've noted. Hell this trend has even been blogged in the past by Gawker, so it's all over the country, not just here. Some men don't think that we are worth it. Those man-boys are vastly mistaken, just wish all our NPC collegians knew their self worth!

So I went looking on Google and found an article that sounds like I wrote it once you've read the above. Sadly it doesn't have any pictorial examples of the poorly dressed men. http://restaurantrefugee.com/2008/07...tolerate-them/

A 30 year old man dressed like that at a nice restaurant?! Dude, it's time to grow up! My husband would rather die than dress like that. He prides himself on his very nice wardrobe with his up to date print button down shirts, slim cut pants, well tailored jackets and shoes made for adult men. He turned 31 in December and wouldn't be caught in a pair of khaki shorts unless we were strolling at an outdoor festival drinking a beer!

Must have been one of the reasons you thought he was a keeper. :D

Growing up in the 90s I (along with all my classmates) was wearing Soffe Brand shorts. They were nylon and they came in every color in the spectrum. I had a pair in every color. I wanted to wear them everywhere, but I eventually learned they weren't appropriate to wear everywhere. Especially when I wanted to make a good impression. Places like college classes and RECRUITMENT!

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Well, I would like to see her "black and white summer dress" before I made a decision. Lots of times guys think we are more dressed up than we really are, when actually a dress is super comfy and a lot easier to wear than pants. I had a "summer dress" I wore often to the grubbiest bar in town. That was because it was easy-care and a lot cooler temperature-wise than pants or shorts.

Seriously, my comment wasn't that the guys are being rude, it's that the girls are being egregiously stupid. They shouldn't expect the guys to dress up...the guys are actually the quite sensible ones in this scenario. It must be nice to be a college student and have $$ for dry cleaners, high-end makeup and $200 shoes and purses (don't get me started on purses) that it's OK if they get beer spilled on them. I just don't get it. Put on jeans or a skirt from Target and a cute top. Life is not a Hollywood premiere.

Only too true, 33girl.

I have got to admit, the Nike shorts at recruitment sort put me off. Now, I feel that for at least one round it is a great idea. The pnm and collegians are both comfy. Plus, I have always felt there was a bit of "false advertising" with the way the women dress in recruitment. All four rounds they are all dolled up then the day after bid day you never see them in anything but Nike shorts and t-shirts unless they are headed out on the town!

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LOL! I just came on GC so I could comment that there were some very nice items that had been pinned by Ole Miss Panhellenic on Pinterest. :)

OMG thanks for putting those links here. I've been adding information to the initial post, but adding a new post also helps those who have browsed here before!

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