In no particular order.........

-a sister who will tell you when an outfit isn't flattering, and offer something else that would work.
-a classic black handbag
-a classic suit
-a great watch
-flip flops
-ability to get buy on little sleep, and ability to find a coffee shop in 15mins or less!
-swiss army knife
-one pair of geat jeans
-a dress that makes everyone in the room look at you.
-handheld organizer
-comfy pants
-a guy friend who gives advice w/ the correct "head"
-lipgloss
-waterproof mascera [sp? I've always hated spelling this word!]
-pictures from the last place you visited.

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This thread is OFFICIALLY ridiculous and just reinforces stereotypes of "Sorority Girls"....while I may have many of the aforementioned "neccessities," I still think its inappropriate to generalize and call them neccessitied.
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Arguably *most* items listed are important for savvy, mover-shaker, innovative women of the new millenium who are leaders in their field.....many of whom got their leadership training through their GLO, and have a college degree which opens doors for them.

Several of my GDI friends have the same "needs"

Oh, and I also need a good internet connection!:cool:

If you read the thread, you'll see that complaint has been brought up. Many a time.

also, not everything listed is designer or materialistic..

Every Sorority Woman Needs:

loving sisters who are there in good times and bad
study buddies
a sense of humor
a generous and forgiving nature
self-respect, decency, and dignity

Is that good, Rachel? :)

Bump . .. I was just noticing that a lot of fun posters don't post anymore.
:(

At Ole Miss is a North Face Denali Jacket, Wallabees and New Balance tennis shoes.

my necessities ;)
 

this sorority girl needs:

- my cellphone (pref. a flip phone)
- my coach wristlet (to hold my cell/keys/cards/pill case/etc) although any brand would be fine.. mine was a gift ;)
- a great pair of jeans
- my watch (i go nuts without it)
- flip flops -- even in the winter
- a hair band.. or 2.. or 200 (i now buy packs of 200 at target since mine always seem to vanish)
- my jewelry.. especially the bracelet my bf got me for our 1 yr anniv ;)
- chapstick
- blush and eyeliner
- my light green northface fleece
- AIM
- "love spell" perfume from VS
- black heels
- my digital camera
- letters and a lavaliere
- my Wash U sweatshirt
- my adorable fish "kirby" (and my pets at home)
- family and friends
- my bf of 19 mths :-D
- my sisters :)

hmm.. that should be about it hehe:D :D :D :D :D :rolleyes:

- lip gloss
- black pants
- camera
- cell phone
- flip flops
- vera bradley bag(s)
- I heart "XYZ" button
- IM

Hey guys!

I think this thread needs to be bumped. I'm starting at Eastern Michigan University and am about to start back to school/get ready for recruitment shopping. What are ya'lls neccessities thi fall?

Here's my list:
-black pants
-nice jeans
-black Coach purse
-flip flops in every color
-Clinique lip gloss
-strappy sandals
-pink Burberry plaid scarf
-polo shirts from the Gap
-sparkly shirts for going out
-anything abercrombie

Also, does anyone go to EMU? What kind of stuff do I need for recruitment?

I remember being in college when this thread started, thinking this was sooooo cool.

Now that I'm older I think this thread should be shot.

Seriously gang, Kate Spade? Coach? Prada? Burberry? Those aren't necessities. Those are friggin' luxuries. :rolleyes:

Not flip flops.

I was just thinking that. Maybe if I had spent less of my money on Coach/Kate Spade/Steve Madden/ abercrombie /Lucky jeans/ Whatever other designer I might have more money in my bank account right now to buy new clothes...since very few of my college clothes are "work appropriate."

Eh, I think it's a cute thread and people realize that most of this stuff isn't necessary. I like to see what people are wearing all over the country.

Oh, don't beat yourself up. No matter how much or how little you spent, no one has work appropriate clothes right after you get out of college. That's what black everything is for.

Oh man, this is one of my most favorite threads. I too wonder if some of the things that were listed are still our "necessities".

Well duh! You wear those to the White House instead. :p

Me too! I come from a really casual area, so it's fun to see what everyone else is buying for back to school. I hope you guys don't think I'm one of those people who drop a$$loads on "neccessities." That's what Ebay is for. :D

Actually we're entirely aware of who Kate Spade is in Canada. Aside from Greeks and not only because she's a Kappa but because she has some really cute bags and home accessories.

I'm not against owning any of these things (trust me I'm a fashion major and would die to own some vintage Chanel) but I would just like to second the notion of those who have posted that these things aren't nessisary and not the real idea behind a soroity. Speaking as a converted anti-soroity girl who was won over by the acceptance and open-heartedness of the Chi-O's the only true nessessity is...

Sisterhood:
from simply always having someone to walk to class with to the best friends who will be there to listen to you gush over your new guy when you come home at 4 AM to the thrill of meeting a sister from another school and the instant connection.

this is why I joined a soroity and all I really need.:)

(though the diamonds and pearls ect. would be nice)