I am rushing this fall at a competitive school (it's one of the schools on the list "schools you absolutely need recs") and I was wondering if it is okay to wear pants or shorts. I know not to wear denim but the shorts/slacks I want to wear are fairly smart casual.

Something like this but my trousers are navy blue. I want to wear them with a dressy blouse and wedges but I was looking at the clothing thread and it seems like everyone only wears dresses during recruitment.
Does anyone know if it is okay to wear pants during recruitment at a competitive school?