COB events - what do i wear?

#1 09-11-2009, 11:05 PM

I went through formal recruitment and didn't pledge because the houses i really liked didn't offer me a bid.

about 4 weeks later, today, i got a letter from a house i really liked concerning COB. they've scheduled events for a few nights next week and i definitely want to go!

the events are a barbeque one night, a movie night the next night, and a mini-party at the house with food and music the last night.

i really liked this sorority and getting this letter seriously brightened my day 100% thinking i might have a chance. my only question is, what do i wear? i'm clueless about COB and i know its not AS formal but i dont know if that means you can wear your every day clothes or if you should still dress to impress?

any help greatly appreciated. thanks.

Kappamd · #2 09-11-2009, 11:44 PM

COB usually isn't formal, but always dress to impress. I would say you would probably be ok with nice jeans/skirt, a nice top, and some cute sandals or flats. Or some variation of that.

ASTalumna06 · #3 09-12-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kappamd

COB usually isn't formal, but always dress to impress. I would say you would probably be ok with nice jeans/skirt, a nice top, and some cute sandals or flats. Or some variation of that.

Agreed. You don't want to be wearing a sweatshirt, but you also don't want to wear a cocktail dress. And think about the types of events these are... a barbeque, movie, and mini-party.. dress accordingly for each. You might want to wear nice jeans and cute sandals to the barbeque and movie, but wear a skirt and shoes/sandals with a bit of a heel to the party (and nice shirts to all of them: keep it cute, conservative and classy).

And if you're still unsure, call the Greek Life office for more information.

33girl · #4 09-14-2009, 01:41 PM

Also take a clue from the sisters of the sorority (if you've been there long enough to do so). If they usually go to class in jeans & flip flops, don't go there overdressed.

sceniczip · #5 09-14-2009, 02:09 PM

So can I just mention how I'm pretty sure I wore a hoodie to a COB event. One that was not even from my school, pretty sure it was an OSU one

Sometimes I'm amazed I ever got a bid...

But ditto what everyone else said. Most of the girls come to our COBs in a nice shirt and jeans.

Kappamd · #6 09-14-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sceniczip

So can I just mention how I'm pretty sure I wore a hoodie to a COB event. One that was not even from my school, pretty sure it was an OSU one

Sometimes I'm amazed I ever got a bid...

But ditto what everyone else said. Most of the girls come to our COBs in a nice shirt and jeans.

SCENICZIP!

Lol, I'm just kidding.

sceniczip · #7 09-14-2009, 03:18 PM

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SCENICZIP!

Lol, I'm just kidding.

LOL I didn't have greekchat to tell me what to wear!

I always go to class in a hoodie and jeans and just headed over to the house after class... *headdesk* Gosh they must have really loved me...

KSUViolet06 · #8 09-14-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sceniczip

So can I just mention how I'm pretty sure I wore a hoodie to a COB event. One that was not even from my school, pretty sure it was an OSU one

Sometimes I'm amazed I ever got a bid...

But ditto what everyone else said. Most of the girls come to our COBs in a nice shirt and jeans.

Oh TEH horror.

sceniczip · #9 09-14-2009, 08:39 PM

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Oh TEH horror.

lol I know right

I just had to add that after the no sweatshirts thing.

Apparently though someone came to a Kappa event yesterday in gym shorts. It's formal recruitment but the first three days are open houses that function like a COB event. So I think she wins.

VandalSquirrel · #10 09-14-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sceniczip

lol I know right

I just had to add that after the no sweatshirts thing.

Apparently though someone came to a Kappa event yesterday in gym shorts. It's formal recruitment but the first three days are open houses that function like a COB event. So I think she wins.

I want someone to show up in a bathing suit with a ruffle butt and skirt, under a bathrobe and wearing either fishing waders or rubber galoshes. Even a bright yellow Gorton's fisherman ensemble over a sequined & fringed flapper dress with cowboy boots would rock.

CougarGrad · #11 09-14-2009, 08:50 PM

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I want someone to show up in a bathing suit with a ruffle butt and skirt, under a bathrobe and wearing either fishing waders or rubber galoshes. Even a bright yellow Gorton's fisherman ensemble over a sequined & fringed flapper dress with cowboy boots would rock.

How about someone showing up in a neon "mini-dress" that was *obviously* a bathing suit cover-up and a pair of Grecian sandals with laces that tied up to the knees?

If I'm lyin', I'm dyin'.

VandalSquirrel · #12 09-14-2009, 08:53 PM

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How about someone showing up in a neon "mini-dress" that was *obviously* a bathing suit cover-up and a pair of Grecian sandals with laces that tied up to the knees?

If I'm lyin', I'm dyin'.

I think I should wear that to court if I ever practice law!

Do tell, was there a bathing suit under it?