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You know what would fly at your campus and with your chapter, but here are some ideas:

*I always liked when my chapter had a color scheme (1-2 "colors" and 1-2 "neutrals) and created "pin attire" type outfits using that color scheme. It looks unified without looking cookie-cutter. We did pink, purple, brown and white; blue, green, brown, and white; pink, gray, and white. I think red, green, white, and brown could look nice for AChiO.

*I like when chapters use their own colors, and I think AChiO has beautiful colors, but you do want to make sure you don't look too Christmas-y, which will happen if there is red and green overload. I saw the AGDs at Chico State wearing a white top, dark jeans, and either red, yellow/buff, or green accessories (belt, scarf, headband, jewelry, hair ribbons). I presume each sister was assigned a color. If your color was red, you would only wear red accessories. It looked really cute. AChiO would look similar, just nix the yellow/buff.

*As for the cardigans, that is a cute idea! I agree with 33girl in recommending a neutral color for the cardigans (white or black), and then wearing a red or green tank beneath. Red in particular is not universally flattering in large amounts near the face. Black or khaki dress pants or skirts could look really nice!

*AChiO at my campus wore dark jeans, black or white tops, and gold accessories (could include shoes, belts, jewelry, hair accessories). It looked pretty.