Some fashion advice...

Soliloquy · #1 06-29-2007, 12:23 AM

Well, since all of you wonderful sorority women know first hand about fashion statements during recruitment, I hope that you wouldn't mind offering some guidance!

Days 1 & 2 are easy, I have that in the bag. However, I need a sundress, cocktail dress, and a white bid day dress.

This is what I am thinking of:

Sundress:

With a cardigan, if I can find a pink one that matches that.

Cocktail:

Bid Day:

Back of this dress (too cute to not show!!)

If you happen to be surfing the net.. and maybe just happen to stumble upon a cute dress that fits what I need... feel free to post it

violetpretty · #2 06-29-2007, 12:36 AM

Looks good. I like the burgundy cocktail dress better for pref (although the pink and black mesh is very pretty, but I don't think it looks like a pref dress). I like the second white dress. It's more conservative and classic. Plus, you don't want to be attaching a pin to mesh.

Soliloquy · #3 06-29-2007, 12:47 AM

I like the burgandy one better as well, but I was concerned it might be "too old" for me.

raincoat · #4 06-29-2007, 12:47 AM

I really like the burgundy cocktail dress and both bid day dresses. I'm not a huge fan of the sundress though. It might be just a personal preference, but I'm not a fan of spaghetti straps at all (in a recruitment situation). It is a cute dress in general though!

violetpretty · #5 06-29-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

I like the burgandy one better as well, but I was concerned it might be "too old" for me.

I don't think it's too old for our age group, but if it is too old for your style then don't get it. I just tend to think of a sleek, simple dress as a pref dress, and something that is not black!

ClassicBeauty · #6 06-29-2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by raincoat

I really like the burgundy cocktail dress and both bid day dresses. I'm not a huge fan of the sundress though. It might be just a personal preference, but I'm not a fan of spaghetti straps at all (in a recruitment situation). It is a cute dress in general though!

What type of sundress do most soroities prefer?

AlphaFrog · #7 06-29-2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JessSigKap

Looks good. I like the burgundy cocktail dress better for pref (although the pink and black mesh is very pretty, but I don't think it looks like a pref dress). I like the second white dress. It's more conservative and classic. Plus, you don't want to be attaching a pin to mesh.

I second everything here.

And I do like the sundress.

mystikchick · #8 06-29-2007, 07:53 AM

the burgundy looks classy, and i think the second bid day dress is really cute and has that timeless sort of look

the sundress is cute, and i think with a cardigan over it it'd look even cuter

_Lisa_ · #9 06-29-2007, 08:17 AM

The second white dress is definitely the way to go, especially since you'll be wearing it probably once or twice a year if you initiate into a GLO.

AlphaFrog · #10 06-29-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by _Lisa_

The second white dress is definitely the way to go, especially since you'll be wearing it probably once or twice a year if you initiate into a GLO.

Very true...that top one would not be appropriate for a late fall/winter ceremony...

Also, the top one appears to have a pink-ish skirt...some GLOs (or individual chapters) won't mind, but others are strict about NO COLOR.

33girl · #11 06-29-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicBeauty

What type of sundress do most soroities prefer?

I think that depends on the campus. What I believe raincoat is saying is that your dress should have thicker straps, i.e. wide enough to cover your bra straps. With spaghetti straps, either the girls are hanging free (inappropriate for rush) or you have to wear a strapless bra (not always comfy).

At some schools, though, people might not care - I remember girls on here talking about wearing strapless.

Def the burgundy and the second white dress - the other two dresses look more like something you would wear to a formal.

ForeverRoses · #12 06-29-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Very true...that top one would not be appropriate for a late fall/winter ceremony...

Also, the top one appears to have a pink-ish skirt...some GLOs (or individual chapters) won't mind, but others are strict about NO COLOR.

I agree about the first white dress- it would not have been approved for ritual in my chapter since it is slightly pink.

The burgundy dress is very classic- you can always make it more "youthful" with some earrings and/or a bracelet that is "you".

Oh I also love the sundress, especially if you find a cardigan to go with it.

Good luck!

cuteASAbug · #13 06-29-2007, 10:11 AM

I like the second bid day dress. That's the one I originally wanted to get for initiation, but I couldn't get it on time.

FSUZeta · #14 06-29-2007, 10:27 AM

sundress-too cute!! check j.crew for a sweater.

burgundy dress would be good for pref.

pink/black dress would be good for sorority semiformal.

2nd white dress is good for ritual stuff.

adpiucf · #15 06-29-2007, 10:49 AM

wouldn't suggest keeping this thread up... if you're a PNM, you shouldn't be advertising online what you'll be wearing. I recommend taking it to PM or email... Just saying. We advise PNM's writing their recruitment stories in real time to steer away from specifics, such as what they were wearing or what happened at each party. I think this is a similar issue.

I certainly want you to look your best and am happy to add suggestions, but believe that you might want to be more discreet than publishing what you specifically plan to wear each round (or are thinking about wearing).

Good luck!!!