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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

Prints are one of those things you've got to use your best judgment on. I'd certainly not ban a print, I'm a huge fan of a nifty print/design and I think it can be an opportunity to express your personality. Just make sure that the pattern is in proportion to your body, and that it isn't too loud or tacky (neon pink leopard print may not be the best pref dress...). Again I think a lot of that comes down to the material and construction of the dress. A beautiful silk dress with a subtle print can be a knockout. The same print in a jersey or other fabric could just be blah.

Generally speaking, if you pick up a print and you first thought is "WHOA that is way too loud/bright!" then it probably is.

Also, some advice about dresses:

When you're trying stuff on, make sure you sit, stand, bend over, etc. in it.

If you can't bend over without falling out of it, reconsider.

If you're fidgeting with it in the dressing room every 5 seconds to keep it up, that's probably what you'll be doing during Pref. Get a different size, or something with straps.

Another tip: Remember, you're dressing to impress women, not guys.

That super cleavage dress that your boyfriend thinks is hot, is probably not a good look for recruitment.

Sure, it sounds like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many girls think "my bf likes this" = cool for recruitment.