If you could do it again...RE: Clothing

[IndianaSigKap]

^^ That should be fine.

[HQWest]

So I am shopping for something else and going - oh that would look cute for prefs....http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/laundry-by-shelli-segal-lace-shift-dress/3561587?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionCol or=&resultback=6547&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_18_C"]Shopping for something else and finding things that I http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/laundry-...sults-_-1_18_C[/URL]

[CaseyBat]

To any PNMs on a budget: Gap is having some amazing sales right now!

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by CaseyBat

To any PNMs on a budget: Gap is having some amazing sales right now!

There are a bunch of cute sundresses on the sale too. Some would be perfect for recruitment.

[HQWest]

Umm I am not at Ole Miss but it would not fly here
Awkward

Think cocktail party or business awards dinner ....

[Sciencewoman]

Sequins are often specifically listed as a no-no. I think it's too fussy and too sparkly/puffy for Pref.

[barbino]

I agree with the last two posts. It looks like a prom dress; especially with the low lace-up back. For Prefs you should wear something that covers you up much more. It is not meant to be a party dress. Think classic, understated and definitely classy.

[pnm13]

Oh, I completely agree about this specific dress! I would never do the sequins/ lace up nonsense. I just have a dress with a similar skirt style (the tulle material) , aside from the slightly poofy skirt, it's a classy style dress. I was just wondering if that type of skirt would be considered over-the-top.

[WhiteDaisy128]

Originally Posted by pnm13

Oh, I completely agree about this specific dress! I would never do the sequins/ lace up nonsense. I just have a dress with a similar skirt style (the tulle material) , aside from the slightly poofy skirt, it's a classy style dress. I was just wondering if that type of skirt would be considered over-the-top.

I would not do a skirt style like that. For rush, or for life.

[KDCat]

Ole Miss Panhellenic has a Pinterest page that includes suggestions on what to wear for all of the rounds, including pref. Here is the pref page:

http://pinterest.com/olemisspanhel/preference-round/

You need something that is much more grown up and sophisticated than tulle. It's way too sparkle-fairy princess for a college woman.

[pnm13]

Oh goodness I think I completely mislead you all with the picture! The dress I have is not ballerina tulle whatsoever. It has a satin skirt with one layer of the tulle over it for dimension, but it is not short (it's knee length) so it does not poof out like a child's dress would. I think I made you all believe I would actually consider wearing a tutu styled dress! Not at all haha. More than likely I will not wear it for pref, but it would work great for a date function as it is actually a classy styled dress. Again, not a poofy, social faux pas, ballerina/wedding dress!

Also, it is from White House Black Market, so really it's not one of those "out-there crazy" dresses. Thanks for the feedback though!

[Sciencewoman]

I wouldn't do it either. Save it for a date party or formal. As a rule of thumb, if you have any doubts, it's too close to the danger line and you're safer not wearing it.

You don't want to be remembered as "ballerina girl."

[SouthernPhiMu]

Tulle should be reserved for high school (prom, homecoming) and weddings. That is all.

[Sciencewoman]

^^^ I love WHMB! My daughter's first round outfit and 3rd round dress were from WHBM when she rushed last year. I'll take your word for it that it's classy, but I think I'd still save the tulle for a party.

[csphisig]

First round: business casual. We have a very short recruitment period with only 4 chapters on campus, so first impressions are extremely important!



Second round: business casual. This is the first night PNMs see the chapter houses and take house tours. It is typically an evening centered around philanthropy and chapter-specific information. Our campus has less than 10% Greek involvement, so most PNMs know very little about Greek life in general. The first round is spent answering those typical questions.



Day 3: Preference ceremony/formal teas. This is cocktail attire. My chapter (as I'm sure others do) prefers PNMs to arrive in cocktail attire that is classy and elegant but shows a bit of her own personality and a splash of fun color.


These are definitely some samples of what I would wear if I could do it all over again! Dressing up for recruitment was so much fun.