About purses and wardrobe

myalterego · #1 08-05-2009, 06:23 PM

We're not allowed to bring anything into the houses, but would it be acceptable to bring a small handbag with tissues/blotting sheets as it's hot and humid there and let the Rho Chi* watch it while we're inside?

As for wardrobe, are nylons okay to wear with a dress that cuts a little above the knee? The dress is church appropriate and is worn with dress sandals. Should I have otherwise bare legs? My legs aren't exactly my strong point, especially with scarred up knees, which nylons would hide.

If there's already a thread, can someone point me to it? Thanks.

*Sorry if that's the wrong term, they call them something else at my school.

KSUViolet06 · #2 08-05-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by myalterego

We're not allowed to bring anything into the houses, but would it be acceptable to bring a small handbag with tissues/blotting sheets as it's hot and humid there and let the Rho Chi* watch it while we're inside?

As for wardrobe, are nylons okay to wear with a dress that cuts a little above the knee? The dress is church appropriate and is worn with dress sandals. Should I have otherwise bare legs? My legs aren't exactly my strong point, especially with scarred up knees, which nylons would hide.

If there's already a thread, can someone point me to it? Thanks.

*Sorry if that's the wrong term, they call them something else at my school.

Double check with Panhellenic about the purse thing. At some schools, the Rho Chis will watch purses outside, but at other schools, the Rho Chis will give you a plastic bag with your name on it to hold these items and ask that you not even bring a purse.

My personal opinion: I would think that slightly above the knee is ok, as long as we're not talking miniskirt length. Use your best judgement.

myalterego · #3 08-05-2009, 06:36 PM

Thanks. It's about an inch above the knee. I'm mostly unsure about nylons if those are too old fashioned or out of date.

BlueCarnation · #4 08-05-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by myalterego

As for wardrobe, are nylons okay to wear with a dress that cuts a little above the knee? The dress is church appropriate and is worn with dress sandals. Should I have otherwise bare legs? My legs aren't exactly my strong point, especially with scarred up knees, which nylons would hide.

Won't nylons be really hot? I am not a fan of nylons unless I need to wear them with a suit for work, and didn't really think that young women wore them these days, but that could just be on my campus. Could you try practicing with some spray tan or something?

angels&angles · #5 08-05-2009, 07:30 PM

unless you're super blotchy or are hiding a birthmark or something, don't wear panty hose. it is kind of old fashioned. if you LOVE panty hose, then do it, because that's you, but no girl I've EVER met is going to say, "oooooooh, look at her bare legs!" Some might notice, but some will. so few girls wear it nowadays, it does seem strange. Style-wise, at rush, you're not trying to impress boys, but you're also not trying to impress your grandma.

Psi U MC Vito · #6 08-05-2009, 07:50 PM

The OP said something about scarred up knees that she wanted to cover.

gee_ess · #7 08-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Unless nylons are typical in your part of the country, I think the style is bare-legged for young women. Magazines, style tv shows, etc all show "no hose" looks.

Splurge for a spray tan or do the 'self tanners' for a smoother, even look. (But I would suggest practicing now with the self tanners to make sure you have the technique perfected before rush.)

VandalSquirrel · #8 08-05-2009, 08:19 PM

Be wary of spray or self tanners if it will be hot as being streaky and staining furniture is not a favorable outcome. If you feel more comfortable in sheer nude hose, then wear them. A good pair from a department store with a hosiery section can last a long time and are useful for times when you might dress up in badge attire, attend religious services, have an interview, or participate in campus events that require nicer dress.

I'll own up to wearing hose sometimes, but they are super nude and natural for my skin tone, and most people can't tell when I wear them. I'm also a woman who owns and wears slips, so I'm obviously a fan of functional undergarments. If you do go the hose route make sure to pick shoes that work with hose, as you mentioned sandals and that may be problematic if your toes look webbed.

PeppyGPhiB · #9 08-14-2009, 05:41 PM

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I'll own up to wearing hose sometimes, but they are super nude and natural for my skin tone, and most people can't tell when I wear them. I'm also a woman who owns and wears slips, so I'm obviously a fan of functional undergarments. If you do go the hose route make sure to pick shoes that work with hose, as you mentioned sandals and that may be problematic if your toes look webbed.

Side note: do you know how hard it is to find slips these days? I went looking for one the other day and couldn't find one!

To the OP: there's nothing wrong with wearing nylons if you want to. Like someone else said, make sure they match your skin tone. Usually people can't even tell that you're wearing them if you get a good pair. My favs: if you have a Talbots by you, they have fabulous hosiery.

VandalSquirrel · #10 08-14-2009, 06:51 PM

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Side note: do you know how hard it is to find slips these days? I went looking for one the other day and couldn't find one!

To the OP: there's nothing wrong with wearing nylons if you want to. Like someone else said, make sure they match your skin tone. Usually people can't even tell that you're wearing them if you get a good pair. My favs: if you have a Talbots by you, they have fabulous hosiery.

I need to get one for my bunader so it is on my list of things to buy in the next month. I was going to look at stores in Spokane, probably starting with Freddies and going from there.

Blue Skies · #11 08-14-2009, 08:22 PM

Nylons are fine, but you MUST wear them with closed shoes -- no sandals or open-toe shoes. It's worth it to splurge on a manicure/pedicure if you can.

L'Oreal makes a stick concealer (I think it's called "Quick Stick") that I use for everything -- as a eye/facial concealer, eye shadow base, and to conceal little marks on my legs. Lightly streak an edge of the concealer across whatever you want to hide on your legs and blend it in with one of your fingers. Use a facial brush and loose powder to set it if you like. It's relatively cheap, and it works.

You can buy half-slips in any length. Most are made of nylon-type materials. You can buy them with one or two slits if you want, and twist them around to match the slit(s) on your skirt or dress. I would get a nude colored slip. You can also roll them up at the waist if you need to. If you get a nylon slip, also buy a spray-on product called, "Static Guard". It will keep you slip from sticking to your hose or your skirt. I also like cotton slips, which are comfortable and don't stick, but they can be hard to find.

agzg · #12 08-05-2009, 08:35 PM

I wouldn't wear open toed shoes with hose. If your scars make you self conscious, wear the hose. FWIW, I have tons of scars all over my knees and never wear them, personally, but I could give a rat's what people think of my knees, or the fact that my legs are really pale. I figure as long as I shave them I'll be fine.

gee_ess · #13 08-05-2009, 10:21 PM

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I'm also a woman who owns and wears slips, so I'm obviously a fan of functional undergarments.

I might just have to put this in my signature! Love it!

33girl · #14 08-05-2009, 10:35 PM

If you are really worried about your knees, get Dermablend. It works wonders and the setting powder makes it stay. Under no circumstances wear open toed shoes with hose. But if your legs overall worry you, as VS said, wear GOOD sheer nude hose (good = best and sheerest you can afford at Macy's, Nordstrom etc).

I am ready for the whole no hose ever thing to be over as a lot of women do it who really shouldn't.

VandalSquirrel · #15 08-05-2009, 10:38 PM

For the OP: If you want to take a few items (brush, feminine hygiene items, breath strips, eye drops, snack bar) I suggest putting it in a clear Ziploc type bag so you can see what you need easily and aren't digging around, and maybe have it in a little bit bigger bag with some water. However you may attend a recruitment where this is all provided, but clear Ziploc bags are great for all kinds of things, or even a see through cosmetic bag would work.

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I might just have to put this in my signature! Love it!

I've had to explain them to a few sisters who have been quite colorful in their choices of undergarments under initiation clothing. Also in general if you're wearing white or cream, go for nude/skin tone undergarments as white can show through. I think that slips started to fade from use with pantyhose, thong underwear, and Spanx, but they are still not a bad idea under white, cream, or light fabrics such as linen.

I have a problem with racer back tank tops with bras that aren't, it is a totally preventable syndrome, as is wearing pants and underwear that are incompatible. I'm a supervisor and I usually only have to tell an employee once something isn't acceptable and we keep some unfortunate shirts and sweatshirts on hand if they are unable to change.