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Originally posted by Jazadah
I have experienced the shady IG's being that I am a sincere IG but my problem comes when trying to getting known...I know you are suppose to attend the events, which I have been doing and I know appearance is important, but I am a recreation/choreography major so most of my classes involve physical activity so I don't dress to impress often because of my course requirements... I want them to know that I am interested but I am not the forward type so approaching someone is out of the question (and I would never do that because I know discretion is the key) and I am very quiet so how can I make my presence known dicreetly...How can I come across as a classy distinguished lady although I am always in sweats and tennis shoes with my hair in a ponytail?
~Jazadah~
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Personally, I am a sweats laid back kind of person and I am orginally from SoCal, so that's the waaay folks dressed... However, I attended Spelman back in the day and folks were just not having the full on kick back chillin' gear--even if you were about to be workin' out... You HAD to look "cute"... That was a Spelman thing to do...
If I were you, with your "abilities" and your pursuits one way to distinguish yourself discreetly is to ask if there was anything you could do to help... Even if it was to carry materials into the location... My Sorors would probably say no, but it doesn't hurt to ask... Especially during community service participations and walks if that what the chapter does...
You are smart enough to know the kinds of events that you should keep yourself "presentable"... If you are rather confused, that is when you find fellow serious IG's and ask them what are their perspectives on the event... Some girls just show up to look at the fellow fraternity members that show up, too...
There is little inappropriate dress when is comes to community service... Even Jesus Christ knelt down to wash his disciples feet... Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. takes the commitment to service to all mankind very seriousssly... So when it comes to a matter of the best presentation of oneself, your best bet is to be the best you can be... Your true nature will always shine through...