I'm sad to hear about your awful rushing experience at UF. I , myself went through rush at FSU in 1998. I had a blast and am so greatful for my greek connections! I wish you could have had a similar experience!
! In regards to your need for a little black dress, I have a few suggestions. Pick a dress that is simple and classic, but emphasizes your very best asset (what ever that may be). For example: great arms, sleevless; great shoulders, strapless; great legs, show some thigh. You get the idea. As long as you only play up ONE feature, you can always accessorize more conservative or more sexy! Try to avoid dresses that can be easily "dated" to a specific season or year. That way, you'll get more use out of the dress. For a quality little back dress you can pay anywhere from about $65 on up. I would recommend the investment, because (in the long run) it will be worthwhile in the long run. Check out stores like Express and The Limited. Don't be afraid to catalog shop. You can always return your purchase at very little expense and the sales are often much better (for example: Victoria's secret, J Crew, etc). But above all, get a dress that you like, that's the most important! Good Luck
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