Dress Code Across the U.S.

baci · #1 03-31-2008, 09:22 AM

I tried the search function, but did not quite find what I was looking to read about. I thought it would be interesting to read about dress codes for both sororities and fraternities across the U.S.

*Please state where you are located (i.e. the University/College and state)

*State your sorority/fraternity

*Discuss dress code for any time you are on campus, but outside of a Greek function (normal school attendance and such)

*Discuss dress code for a function outside of your house, inside of your house, chapter meeting etc.

*Anything additional to share is most welcome!

I would love to see the differences across the U.S. and also your feelings.

Senusret I · #2 03-31-2008, 09:49 AM

This is not quite what you asked for, but here are my two cents:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Lambda Chapter (A Washington, DC Alumni Chapter)

Chapter Meeting: Professional to business casual, but Alpha paraphernalia has been an acceptable substitute

Certain Functions: Alpha Attire = black suits and gold ties

SWTXBelle · #3 03-31-2008, 10:05 AM

It's the "feelings" aspect that may jump up and bite this thread in the butt.

baci · #4 03-31-2008, 10:16 AM

I am not quite sure what you mean?^^

Let me say that I don't mean any trouble here and I am just interested in how things are different in different areas and how the rules are different amongst various sororities/fraternities.

While I am at it- I don't understand why people on Greek Chat can't handle certain topics and questions and act as adults. It is simple conversation and I am somewhat shocked at how people handle various things here. (please note SWTXBelle that my statements are not directed at you)

If a mod feels the need to close my thread, then by all means do so.

SWTXBelle · #5 03-31-2008, 10:21 AM

No offense taken - what I mean is that often clothing discussions degenerate into north/south debates that quickly take an ugly turn. So, while I too am interested in what different campuses wear, I am afraid that certain GCers will be unable to resist the chance to start another "fratty/non-fratty" discussion. And yes, I think it's silly and unnecessary, so I hope I am wrong.

Kevin · #6 03-31-2008, 10:32 AM

Generally on campus, our guys will wear whatever it is that they wear. Some will wear polos, others, not.

For meetings, about 90% of the time, it's coat and tie.

For football games, shirt and tie.

baci · #7 03-31-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Generally on campus, our guys will wear whatever it is that they wear. Some will wear polos, others, not.

For meetings, about 90% of the time, it's coat and tie.

For football games, shirt and tie.

Wow, football games shirt and tie. Classy!

baci · #8 03-31-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

No offense taken - what I mean is that often clothing discussions degenerate into north/south debates that quickly take an ugly turn. So, while I too am interested in what different campuses wear, I am afraid that certain GCers will be unable to resist the chance to start another "fratty/non-fratty" discussion. And yes, I think it's silly and unnecessary, so I hope I am wrong.

Thank you for responding and my hopes are that people will be mature and keep this thread on a positive and informative thought.

SWTXBelle · #9 04-01-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

No offense taken - what I mean is that often clothing discussions degenerate into north/south debates that quickly take an ugly turn. So, while I too am interested in what different campuses wear, I am afraid that certain GCers will be unable to resist the chance to start another "fratty/non-fratty" discussion. And yes, I think it's silly and unnecessary, so I hope I am wrong.

And yet, I think I may have been right.

DSTCHAOS · #10 04-01-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

And yet, I think I may have been right.

shhhh...if you build it...they will come.....

Little32 · #11 04-03-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

No offense taken - what I mean is that often clothing discussions degenerate into north/south debates that quickly take an ugly turn. So, while I too am interested in what different campuses wear, I am afraid that certain GCers will be unable to resist the chance to start another "fratty/non-fratty" discussion. And yes, I think it's silly and unnecessary, so I hope I am wrong.

Yup, you called it. GC=predictable?

Elephant Walk · #12 04-03-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Little32

Yup, you called it. GC=predictable?

But as far as I can tell, it wasn't the Southerners who made the turn.

Little32 · #13 04-03-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

But as far as I can tell, it wasn't the Southerners who made the turn.

She never said who would cause the shift, she only said that it would happen.

Elephant Walk · #14 03-31-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by baci

I tried the search function, but did not quite find what I was looking to read about. I thought it would be interesting to read about dress codes for both sororities and fraternities across the U.S.

*Please state where you are located (i.e. the University/College and state)

*State your sorority/fraternity

*Discuss dress code for any time you are on campus, but outside of a Greek function (normal school attendance and such)

*Discuss dress code for a function outside of your house, inside of your house, chapter meeting etc.

*Anything additional to share is most welcome!

I would love to see the differences across the U.S. and also your feelings.

University of Arkansas

Dress code for campus...not an official one, but usually a polo (VV, RL, SoPro, BB, etc) or an oxford and khaki or private school blue (navy? I guess) shorts (or pants depending on the time of year) and sperrys/wallabees/rainbows/boots. Croakies and whatever your pair of sunglasses are (costas, ray ban, maui jim, etc) If you're greek, this is the general dress because this is how we've always dressed. When I was a little kid I wore the same clothes (albeit smaller) that I do now. It creates a gap between the GDI's and the Greeks because you can easily tell who is Greek and who is not which is why we never wear "jerseys" and don't need party t-shirts.

Football games, pledges wear ties and a suitcoat. Most members wear ties and an oxford with some variation.

For chapter meetings, polo and pants. For ritual chapter, full dress (tie, button up, jacket, etc).

I have my own feelings regarding elsewhere but choose to keep them quiet in an effort to keep the thread on track. I don't care what other people wear, I know what looks good and what doesn't.

PhiGam · #15 03-31-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

University of Arkansas

Dress code for campus...not an official one, but usually a polo (VV, RL, SoPro, BB, etc) or an oxford and khaki or private school blue (navy? I guess) shorts (or pants depending on the time of year) and sperrys/wallabees/rainbows/boots. Croakies and whatever your pair of sunglasses are (costas, ray ban, maui jim, etc) If you're greek, this is the general dress because this is how we've always dressed. When I was a little kid I wore the same clothes (albeit smaller) that I do now. It creates a gap between the GDI's and the Greeks because you can easily tell who is Greek and who is not which is why we never wear "jerseys" and don't need party t-shirts.

Football games, pledges wear ties and a suitcoat. Most members wear ties and an oxford with some variation.

For chapter meetings, polo and pants. For ritual chapter, full dress (tie, button up, jacket, etc).

I have my own feelings regarding elsewhere but choose to keep them quiet in an effort to keep the thread on track. I don't care what other people wear, I know what looks good and what doesn't.

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Florida State