Dress by Example
 

Okay,

I know this might sound odd, but after pledging Kappa Sig, I found myself wearing a suit almost daily. I was either speaking somewhere, or going to meetings (I was active in campus orgs other than Kappa Sigma) or going to ritual meetings. Some other brothers would dress beyond the standard as well and we found a heavy polarization in meetings. Brother E. might wear a suit and tie, while Brother D. would wear surf shorts, a tank top and shades. Same with formals. Some guys would get really dressed up, and some would just wear a tie with khakis or golf attire.

I've always been of the mindset that dress for meetings should be "suitable and respectful", rather than quantified in a dress code. I felt that as the chapter evolved and as the Greek system took hold, over time the informal code would result in a higher standard of dress.

Does anybody else get a charge out of dressing up for meetings and events? I own a tuxedo, an ivory tailcoat and a stroller, as well as numerous suits, including seersucker and many colours. I just get a thrill from getting all duded up, going to a meeting with others who actually care about their image and want to present an image of formality to go along with the ritual. We talk about some pretty deep concepts in ritual, so it's like going to church or a wedding. At least that's how I view it.

Anybody share my love of dressing up? I just enjoy the chance, compared to the grind that is daily life.

Thomas

Fixed your post.

Haha.

if you don't get it, watch Super Troopers.

Yes, although not in exactly the same context. For 7 years I worked for a corporation that had a strict dress code, and I loved it. I loved wearing a suit, nylons and heels every day. I have the most fabulous collection of 4" heels! Now I work in an entirely different environment, but so far the only concession I've made is to doff the suit jacket. I still wear a skirt, nylons and heels every day, even though I'm a bit over dressed for the office. (Although some days I do still add the jacket just because.) I feel like I work better when I look professional.

After spending my first year in the real world I was so used to professional attire I forgot how underdressed our collegians were for badge attire.

I also used to work in a retail department store so I always had something overly dressy and not borderline casual for badge attire

Dressing professionally is so great to make a good impression...this year during recruitment I plan on getting dressed up nicely for my ladies! :D