Sequins or not?

sadiebaby781 · #1 10-30-2012, 01:09 PM

I know a lot of people say do not wear sequins to rush, but I have a nice sequined top from j crew:
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category...quin/28614.jsp

and I plan on wearing it with a black skirt like this:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-...8A8&origin=pla

This is for the last night, where girls are supposed to wear cocktail dresses. I would be tucking the top into the skirt and wearing heels and pantyhose. Do you think this is okay or should I find something else? I think it is fancy enough, but just don't know because many people discourage sequins...

FSUZeta · #2 10-30-2012, 01:14 PM

Not knowing your school(and don't tell me!), I would have to say that for the colleges I am familiar with, that outfit would be too casual for last night/pref. parties. Think of something similar to what you would wear to a church wedding or a reception hosted by the president of your college-dignified, sophisticated, conservative.

GeorgiaGreek · #3 10-30-2012, 01:17 PM

I agree with FSUZeta; this is not a good outfit for an event where cocktail attire is recommended. Save the top for another time. While it's good to show your personal style, you don't want to give off the vibe that you don't care/don't think the event is special enough to dress up for.

adpiucf · #4 10-30-2012, 01:33 PM

No sequins at recruitment. Save it for another event. This outfit is too casual for prefs where the recommended attire is cocktail dresses.

Follow the recruitment dress code at your school.

AZTheta · #5 10-30-2012, 01:49 PM

It would not fly at Arizona.

Idea: you can go on Facebook and search for various sororities at your school. Most sororities have FB pages (maybe tumblr or pinterest as well?). They usually post photos, and there will possibly or probably be photos of what the actives are wearing at preference. Let that be a starting point and a guide for your attire.

DubaiSis · #6 10-30-2012, 01:55 PM

It's a cute top, and worn as shown in the picture (well, minus the heroin chic hair and makeup), I personally think it could be worn at an earlier round of rush. It's that casual and in that case would show some style. But I'm in full agreement that it is too casual for preference. Preference parties are no time to buck with tradition. Wear a dress, pretty shoes, do your hair, makeup, jewelry, etc.

adpimiz · #7 10-30-2012, 02:36 PM

The top reminds me of something you would wear clubbing. Think simple and classy.

AXOrushadvisor · #8 10-30-2012, 04:05 PM

Nope. I don't think the sequins are the issue unless they are on your stockings:P That outfit is way to casual. That wouldn't fly even at the school I advise at and we are ultra casual. If the information states "cocktail dresses" do just that. You want to be remembered in a good way not for being underdressed.

summer_gphib · #9 10-30-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

Nope. I don't think the sequins are the issue unless they are on your stockings:P That outfit is way to casual. That wouldn't fly even at the school I advise at and we are ultra casual. If the information states "cocktail dresses" do just that. You want to be remembered in a good way not for being underdressed.

BWAHAHAHAHA Sequins on Stockings! Classic!

tinydancer · #10 10-30-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by summer_gphib

BWAHAHAHAHA Sequins on Stockings! Classic!

I must admit, that was the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread's title.

AXOrushadvisor · #11 10-30-2012, 04:14 PM

Has any one seen the post on pinterest on how to glitter your stockings! Every time I see it I think about that recruitment story.

adpiucf · #12 10-30-2012, 04:55 PM

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Has any one seen the post on pinterest on how to glitter your stockings! Every time I see it I think about that recruitment story.

Is that the one where there was just this "thing...." or am I am thinking of a different thread? I recall that poster talked about patterned hose.

carnation · #13 10-30-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by summer_gphib

BWAHAHAHAHA Sequins on Stockings! Classic!

Old_Row · #14 10-30-2012, 05:27 PM

I think that is too casual too and more like for clubbing or parties not rush.

Why would you wear sequined stockings? Where would you even buy them? That would be way too much!

AXOrushadvisor · #15 10-30-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

Is that the one where there was just this "thing...." or am I am thinking of a different thread? I recall that poster talked about patterned hose.

I have a horrible memory but if my memory serves me a little bit.... she was VERY wealthy and I think had a twin? Was she a lawyer too? Her stockings had something that sparkled- rhinestones, sequins or glitter. I might be mixing several stories.