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Originally posted by CLJdanzr:
I am rushing both Alpha Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha this fall. I'm not sure which I'll end up pledging. I need some info on what type of clothes I need for both rush and the pledge semester. I know I need dresses. Do they need to be long or short? Colors? Also, any other nice dresses or suits? Thanks so much. I live in a town where the closest store is an hour away, so I gotta be prepared. Thanks!!!
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Hi...are AChiO and ZTA the only chapters at your chosen campus? If you are going through Formal Recruitment you will be required to visit all the houses on campus at least once. It's great to know you have two fraternities on your mind, but keep an open mind when visiting the houses on campus. On to your original question..
For Rush itself, check your Registration materials for information on appropriate dress throughout the week. It usually gets progressively dressier - the first couple of days may be shorts, moving to nice dresses and on the final night, preferentials, you'll want something dressy - either a suit or a 'church type' dress. Don't bother with a ****tail dress or formal unless you are instructed to do so.
For pledging, most fraternities require all-white attire - either a dress or skirt/blouse. There should be no metallic or colored trim on the clothing or the shoes, if you buy them. Right now is a good time to scrounge sales for whites.
You will probably need one or two formal type dresses for semi-formal and formal dances. One or two suits for less dressy events like Founder's Day or awards luncheons. You will may be required to dress up for weekly chapter meetings and for dinner at the house at least once a week. Try to buy items that can be mixed and matched - a couple of skirts, a couple of pants and several blouses that go with everything. A blazer wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Good luck...if you have questions about Recruitment itself, please visit my FAQ page:
http://www.panhellenic.tripod.com
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Fraternally,
Barbara
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumna
If you have to go around telling everyone you're in charge you're not much of a leader.