Making Clothes for Rush

[Dee34]

Hello everyone! I just had a question about clothing for rush. I'm really interested in sewing and making my own clothes, do you think it would be tacky to wear some of the clothes I have made?

[honeychile]

A lot of the answer depends on where you'll be rushing, at a SEC school (or the like), or another area of the country.

As we both know, there's sewing and there's sewing. If you make clothing that amazes people that you made it, or even designed it, you'll get further than if it's an obvious Butterick pattern #0000. I sew well (when I have the time!), and have worn creations to various important events, and the only time someone knew that I made my dress was after they wanted to know where they could get someone like it, and I had to say that I made it. Ironically, I have an aunt who makes most of her clothes, and while you can't tell, she is totally incapable of changing a pattern to suit her better.

[FSUZeta]

if you are an amazing seamstress/tailor, and as honeychile said, folks can't believe that you made the outfit, then wear it. also, you don't have to spend big bucks on your purchased outfits-they just need to fit properly and flatter your body type.

your skills might work in your favor. sororities are always having to come up with costumes for different events, and most would love to have someone with sewing talents in the chapter.

[kddani]

Originally posted by Dee34
Hello everyone! I just had a question about clothing for rush. I'm really interested in sewing and making my own clothes, do you think it would be tacky to wear some of the clothes I have made?

It would only be tacky if the clothes you make are tacky

If it is a competitive rush, I wouldn't wear them, unless they really are incredible

[Dionysus]

Originally posted by Dee34
Hello everyone! I just had a question about clothing for rush. I'm really interested in sewing and making my own clothes, do you think it would be tacky to wear some of the clothes I have made?

Yes.

[ilikehazing]

If it's in the SEC or ACC, do not wear homemade clothes. Otherwise go ahead. Some would look down upon it because it's not Vuitton or Ralph Lauren or whatever. I'm sure these clothes look great, but still don't do it.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by ilikehazing
Some would look down upon it because it's not Vuitton or Ralph Lauren or whatever.

This isn't aimed at ilikehazing; just a general observation.

Would most college girls, even those at SEC schools, actually be able to identify a piece of clothing as LV or Ralph Lauren, etc. without seeing the label? I mean, it's one thing to recognize something you see in Vogue or W; but to memorize the details of an entire designer's catalog?

I do know that a lot of the sorority women on that message board that's geared toward SEC greeks claim to be dripping in Prada, Burberry, Tse and whatever designers are of-the-moment, but I think we all know that they're not telling the truth.

I think Lilly is pretty recognizable because there are a limited number of styles and fabrics but beyond that, it's hard to believe that our colleges are populated by fashionistas who can smell Gucci at twenty paces.

What do you all think?

PS Sorry about hijacking your thread, Dee!

[Dee34]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
PS Sorry about hijacking your thread, Dee!

Its ok no problem .Thanks everyone for your input. I'll be rushing at a school in the midwest, and I've heard that its pretty competative for being in the midwest. I wasn't going to wear something I made for every day, just maybe pref night if I make it that far. But thanks for all the advice

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
I do know that a lot of the sorority women on that message board that's geared toward SEC greeks claim to be dripping in Prada, Burberry, Tse and whatever designers are of-the-moment, but I think we all know that they're not telling the truth.

I agree. In fact, I agree with everything else you said. Handbags are easy to recognize; clothes, not so much (unless it's, say, Lilly Pulitzer or something like you mentioned).

My mom made my white dress for Bid Day, and it looked just as good as everyone else's store-bought ones.

[ilikehazing]

I do know that a lot of the sorority women on that message board that's geared toward SEC greeks claim to be dripping in Prada, Burberry, Tse and whatever designers are of-the-moment, but I think we all know that they're not telling the truth.

Are you joking?

I helped a girl clean out her car, at a mid-tier sorority, she had burberry and prada shoved in the back of her car, like she didn't even know they were there, or care. Most every girl I've ever hung out with always has real Prada and Burberry

[alum]

Originally posted by ilikehazing
Are you joking?

I helped a girl clean out her car, at a mid-tier sorority, she had burberry and prada shoved in the back of her car, like she didn't even know they were there, or care. Most every girl I've ever hung out with always has real Prada and Burberry

You actually helped someone from a mid-tier? How noble of you!

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by ilikehazing
Are you joking?

I helped a girl clean out her car, at a mid-tier sorority, she had burberry and prada shoved in the back of her car, like she didn't even know they were there, or care. Most every girl I've ever hung out with always has real Prada and Burberry

They're most likely faux.

[UKTriDelt]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose

I do know that a lot of the sorority women on that message board that's geared toward SEC greeks claim to be dripping in Prada, Burberry, Tse and whatever designers are of-the-moment, but I think we all know that they're not telling the truth.

I would have to disagree with this. UK is hardly competitive when compared to our more southern SEC counterparts and I saw girls completely designer labelled-out during rush. I'm not a regular magazine reader, but I have an online shopping addiction, so it was pretty easy to spot the girls that dropped big bucks on their wardrobes. I can only imagine how things are in the deeper South.

I wouldn't be so fast to dismiss designer stuff as faux. I've seen the shopping habits of some sorority ladies, and a lot of them are lucky, lucky girls

Sidenote... my Bid Day dress was from Lilly, and it makes me a little more than sad that it doesn't fit like it used to.

[dznat187]

i say wear what you want as long as it is appropriate for the setting (ie. not wearing a skirt with your but hangin out or a bathing suit in a blizzard). if these women are going to be your sisters, they should accept you even if you don't waste all your money on expensive labels. i think it is super creative of you and you can use that to market yourself-you could help the chapter make greek week costumes, do cool crafts for new members or make some clothes to be donated to charity.

on a personal note, if you came into rush with a cute handmade outfit and you were nice and met minimum standards, id give you a bid in a second!

i don't know when being greek became all about brand names and clothes......

[rhochi2002]

If I was you I would look around in my classes and see what the sorority women are wearing and emulate their level of designer or lack of designer. On my campus sorority women wore all different stuff from Old navy to Burberry...
Personally I am more on the side of being your self... but you should be your very best you I think it comes down to wearing what looks best on you and what you like wearing.
I have a wonderful faux Coach and Prada purse