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Oh, and another thing -- to keep cool I was thinking about incorporationg a few strapless items into my rush ensemble. Not hoochie-strapless, but classy and chic. Should strapless items be avoided, or might they be considered too revealing?
Timeless advice-
Remember, a woman should always enter a room before her dress.
Oh how I HATE being the party pooper, but I'm not so sure this is such good idea, unless you have sweater or something to wear indoors
One comment my daughter made after last year's recruitment
referred to the attire of the PNMs. She said there was an unusual number of girls dressed like they were going to a club. (Actually, she didn't put it quite that way...)
Remember, it was only 2 years ago that she went through and was warned about spaghetti straps-though I believe that was an overstatement. I know this advice can fly in the face of fiercely independent women, but it is far, FAR better to err on the conservative side. The very best comparison I've heard from her, GC and mothers (like a solid "rule of thumb") dress like you are going to a luncheon with your Grandmother and her friends. Maybe someone can recall the exact statement. There are some days during recruitment that you will be able to express you individuality more than others-but choose carefully.
Though all this may seem like overkill, please don't lose sight of the process and end result.
There are 10 NPC sororities
Some are more conservative than others
ALL are seeking women who can interact in every imaginable social situation, from foam parties to formal and everything in-between.
Recruitment is the time when all the sororities show THEIR best faces as well.
Now ask yourself-If you were having a formal dinner party and all but one or two guests showed up in cocktail dresses/coat and tie, how would you feel about the guest who came in a formal (overdressed) or a simple sun dress (underdressed)? Personally, I would feel embarrassed FOR them as well as a bit disappointed that they didn't care enough to dress accordingly. If they were close friends, it wouldn't matter, but these girls don't know you yet.
Your choice in attire says MORE about you than you realize. It's the only image these women have of you in a possible group of 800-900 young women. DO NOT GET LABELED! Don't become the girl in that red spandex dress or the girl with the blueberry eye shadow. Make your statement with your personality. Grace it with unique jewelry and accessories or a color that compliments you.
I have seen some darling strapless outfits that are classic in design and conservative in appearance. Yet, how would you feel if there was only a handful of girls going strapless (perhaps none in your group)? If this would give you pause, it might affect your confidence at the parties.
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