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hello,

I will be rushing at UT Austin in a few weeks. I don't have any idea of what I should wear. I paste the links of what my dresses will look like.

philantropy day 1

http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product...ink+Line+Em+Up

for the day 2, I will try to find something else.

skit round

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/s...slotId%3Drec(4)


preference night

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/b...26slotId%3D151


I have some other pictures but what do you think about this one

I suggest this thread for some great ideas of what to wear: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=115173

Your second and third dresses aren't my personal style, but they could be okay if they won't be too short, too tight, or show too much cleavage on you. You want to look classy and pretty, and not trashy in the least. You also want people to remember how wonderful YOU are, not whether your dress was too short or too loud or too cheap-looking or too ... whatever.

The first dress, though, I'd scratch for sure. It's a terry cloth beach cover-up robe. It's an expensive one from a well-known label, but ... it's a terry cloth beach cover-up robe.

Lilly is very common for girls to wear on philanthropy days but I'm not sure if the terry fabric would be best. You want to be a tad more dressy.

Your skit and preference dresses are cute as long as they don't show too much skin/cleavage.

Remember you are dressing to impress girls! So add cute shoes and jewlery and you should be set.

I am rushing this year as well, so I'm not really in a position to tell you what would be good or not. However, I received some good advice from an alumna while I was shopping for my pref dress and thought I'd pass it along.
Whatever you decide on, make sure that you feel comfortable in it. If you are confident in what you are wearing, you will be more focused on the conversation and less on how your outfit looks!

I think the Lilly is way too casual. Also, it was pointed out in another thread that sleeveless could lead to a really embarrassing wardrobe malfunction!

And I agree with the other posters, the other dresses aren't MY style, but I'd make sure that they aren't too tight, too short, or too revealing. This is when you should be your classiest.

I am by no means a Texas expert, but absolutely no to the first dress. I'm fairly certain it's meant to be a cover up. This is part of the description: "The perfect summer stripe in the comfiest French terry make for a flawless cover-up. The elevated gold grommets, front tie, and pockets make this a beach must-have!"

I just saw this link on another "what to wear" thread and they have some really cute dresses that would be appropriate for UT recruitment. Although Lilly is very popular at UT, I agree with everyone here that the one that you posted is too casual.
Good luck! Just two more weeks!
http://www.shopprivategallery.com/

Philantropy
http://www.dillards.com/product/Gianni-Bini-Aubrey-RuffleFront-Dress_301_-1_301_503245769?df=03804251_zi
http://www.dillards.com/product/THML-EmbroideredNeck-Dress_301_-1_301_502732648?df=03537143_zi_navy
http://www.dillards.com/product/M.S.S.P.-Piped-Jersey-Tank-Dress_301_-1_301_503316345?df=03829168_zi_sunset
http://www.dillards.com/product/M.S.S.P.-SideTie-Jersey-Dress_301_-1_301_503257901?rr=true
http://www.dillards.com/product/Sanctuary-Clothing-Fireside-Knit-Dress_301_-1_301_503108373?df=03746775_zi_rhubarb
What kind of shoes should we wear for philanthropy? Wedges, heels or flat?
Skit Round
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=50129&vid=1&pid=423837
http://www.dillards.com/product/JS-Collections-Strapless-Dress_301_-1_301_502945629?df=03686926_zi
http://www.dillards.com/product/JS-Collections-Sleeveless-Ruched-Dress_301_-1_301_502999645?rr=true
with this kind of shoes
http://www.dillards.com/product/Lauren-Ralph-Lauren-Abita-Sandals_301_-1_301_502927660?rr=true
Preference night
http://www.dillards.com/product/Scala-Beaded-OpenBack-Dress_301_-1_301_502532559?df=03466093_zi
http://www.dillards.com/product/Jessica-Howard-LaceBodice-Tiered-Dress_301_-1_301_503078436?df=03509378_zi
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london-asymmetrical-neck-sheath-dress/3329951?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=8 923
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-london-one-shoulder-matte-jersey-dress/3222551?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=5 577
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-lace-shutter-pleat-dress-petite/3169866?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=7 036
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-boutique-embellished-matte-jersey-dress/3176331?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=5 491
Okay, I know that it is a lot but please, check it for me. If it can help, Iam black .
Thank you

Princess, first off I never reply to these things, but I love that you're trying to listen to everyone's advice! I think you're on the right track. Take my recommendations with a grain of salt (been awhile since i was at UT!) because most of it is based on my personal style. Plus, I throw out everything that has beads or is strapless...

Philanthropy...sundress...casual but stylish. Think of a simple cotton sheath in a cute color. Of the choices you gave, I liked these:
http://www.dillards.com/product/M.S....null/affiliate
http://www.dillards.com/product/Sanc...null/affiliate

Skit or Pref - a little dressy for philanthropy?
http://www.dillards.com/product/THML...null/affiliate

Skit...a little dressier than Philanthropy, but not evening wear... Think same sheath, but in a darker color. More casual fabric than pref, but darker color than Philanthropy. I didn't really find anything that totally qualified in what you gave.

Pref...Little black dress...simple (no beading) and stylish. Classic.

http://www.dillards.com/product/Jess...null/affiliate

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-lo...esultback=5577
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna...esultback=7036

PS - this link didn't work
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse...d=1&pid=423837

We are rooting for you Princess! Keep us posted!

Ok, now that Banana Republic link is working! I like it for skits!

Thank you so much for your help. I will try to find one of those you like which fit me better. Thanks to you all, I hope that my outfit will be acceptable.
Thank you again

You're going to do great!! Hang in there and DRINK WATER!!! :)

Thank you so much Shirley. Can anyone else give her point of view please! Particularly for the skit night dress. Please!

My daughter and I both thought that skit dress is really cute from the front, but the back is pretty open/tricky to wear a bra with. So, I'm not sure.

When our good friend went through at UT, she looked for a cute dress that you might wear to a wedding for skit night or a cocktail party that was not glitzy or sparkly.

Others from UT can correct me, as I am not super sure. Don't pnms wear black on pref so a non-black classic lines cocktail dress would work for skit?

You are correct..PNM's wear black for pref night.
My daughter was told to wear something that is a little more "fun" on skit night. The dress she wore was from J-crew and was pretty colorful, yet classy.

Thank you for your reply. But what dress are you talking about? the one that Shirley liked? But among those I post, do you like something? Sorry to bother you with all these questions.

Ladybugmom and gee_ees, can you please give me more apecific details or if possible some pictures of what I can wear for skit night? It is the more difficult to find. Should it be classy, dressy or simple. It should be like the pref dress? or it can be colorful? Sorry for all these question.

Thank You

Skit night at UT is the most fun night, but also a little more dressy than the previous days. It is a little less dressy than Pref, which is a black coctail dress. If in doubt, go a little dressier than you would think.
I will keep looking, but I came across this dress at Nordstrom..if you put fun, colorful jewelry and some heels/wedges with it, it would work. Notice that it is silk..my daughter's dress was silk also..

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chi...rl=All+Dresses

Maybe this one would be a good option as well.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chi...esultback=6388

Thank you so much. I will look if I can find something that look like the pictures you shown me. Thanks again

I was talking about this one:

Skit or Pref - a little dressy for philanthropy?
http://www.dillards.com/product/THML...null/affiliate

I really like this dress. http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-bouti...=&resultback=0

can we wear something all white at the skit night and maybe put red or gol jewelry and shoes?

It's cute, but many Panhellenic recruitment guides specifically tell you to avoid sequins and beading...so the neckline on that dress is problematic. Sequins and beading generally = dressy evening wear.

Yes, that would be find.

Be sure you feel comfortable with whatever you are wearing!

But do you think that UT Panhellenic ask us to avoid this kind of dress. It is so cute! And the beading is small. Please tell me that I can wear it


DarlingTexan do you know if this kind of dress is allowed at UT for skit night. I checked and I found nothing about that. I really like this dress but I am afraid to be cut or I don't know what because of the dress.

This is cute; not sure which round it's for:
http://www.c-and-a.com/fr/fr/shop/pr.../Robes/81714/1

If you try this dress on and feel KILLER confident, even knowing you could walk into a room of girls wearing plain black dresses and will stick out like Big Bird at a worm ranch, then go for it. If you think there will be ANY second-guessing or "maybe this wasn't a good idea" thoughts, then DO.NOT.WEAR.IT.

Just my (Midwest, noncompetitive rush) opinion.

Yes you can wear it for skit! All that matters is that you love and feel confident in the dress. That is what the chapters are looking for.

If you don't wear black on pref night at Texas, you just look odd. It's not a good stand out kind of thing. It's a why didn't you get the memo kind of thing.

Thank you so much. I will wear this dress... Hopefully they will like it. Anyway I will let you know. Thank you again

can I wear a floral dress a little bit like this one for skit night? http://www.google.com/imgres?start=2...r:37,s:26,i:15 I will put some heels and a small cardigan/vest. Or is it better to take something more classy, that means with no prints or flower?

thank you

I would think that would be great for skits! Wait for another confirmation, but I think it would be cute with a cardigan...

Thank you so much. I am almost set for the recruitment week. So excited!

Why would you wear a cardigan in the middle of summer in Texas? Sounds pretty hot to me.

Depending on the material that may be too casual. Skit is a step up from a sundress.

yes you are right.I took another white dress but I am afraid it might be too dressy/classy for skit. I was thinking about wearing it with gold color heels...

Hello,
My recruitment dress is a little bit like this one. http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-bouti...=&resultback=0

But it is longer( just before the knees). I don't think that it is too tight. I ask people in the store and they said that it looks cute on me. Is it good enough for pref?

I am confused. What night is this for? And why would you worry that it might be too tight? It is a very loose style. Girls wear black to pref at UT.

The link I just post( the black dress) is for preference night. I heard that it should be formal and dressy. The one I bought looks like this one. It is tight maybe but not too much. I was wondering if it seems dressy and formal. Can I wear it at pref?

The second question is I plan to wear a " little white dress" at skit night with a gold color shoes but I am afraid it might be too dressy for skit.

Sorry to bother you with all those questions. I have nobody to help me or to advise me.

Thank you so much

This dress is white.
I think it will work for skit since it is dressy but not black. I do not see your link for a black dress.

Sorry, this is link I was talking about.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/soprano-...resultback=360

Mine is longer.