University of Arizona: WHAT TO WEAR

[AZpnm]

Hi! I'm participating in formal recruitment this August at University of Arizona. I'm so excited! I have friends who have rushed in the south but I've heard that people dress differently for rush in Arizona, and that its more casual. I was just wondering mainly if short-shorts are appropriate - I don't mean where you can see anything you wouldnt want to! but something along the lines of this: these are the pictures of what the University Panhellenic Council suggests http://arizonagreek.orgsync.com/org/pan/whattowear but sometimes it's hard to tell just by their pictures, anyone who's been through rush at u of a would be of GREAT help or anyone who was at a west coast, southwest, or similar school.

Thanks in advance!

[33girl]

Unless you are a teeny tiny girl (5 feet or under and 90 lbs or under) those shorts are WAY too short.

I really hope they're kidding with some of those other oufits. (I don't think sporting big sunglasses all through rush would be appropriate.)

[AZ-AlphaXi]

I've seen shorts that short on PNMs waiting outside houses for parties. I think they are to short, but that's my old lady opinion. I've seen tank tops, and bare mid-drifts, and cut offs. I've also seen sun dresses and skirts and not-so shorts.

It will be hot and you will be walking from house to house in 100+ (unless it rains) degree heat. You need to wear something light and cool that also doesn't look like you're going clubbing. You also need to wear comfortable shoes.

[ASTalumna06]

Regardless of where rush is occurring and how hot it is, my thought has always been that if you're not sure about shorts, wear a cute pair of capris. You can't go wrong if it's the length you're concerned about.

Better to play it safe and maybe be a little warmer, than be uncomfortable and/or wear something that's inappropriate.

And you can always wear shorts on Day 2 after you see how everyone else is dressed on Day 1.

[AZpnm]

I - oddly enough am 5' 0" and about 100lbs haha since I'm short I usually can pull off shorter shorts but I guess a skirt would be a safer bet? thanks for the tips

[Xidelt]

If each round gets slightly dressier, then I don't understand why they say shorts, skirts, and sundresses are ok for everything except pref. Also, their example of an acceptable pref dress looks kinda homecoming-ish to me.

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by AZpnm

Hi! I'm participating in formal recruitment this August at University of Arizona. I'm so excited! I have friends who have rushed in the south but I've heard that people dress differently for rush in Arizona, and that its more casual. I was just wondering mainly if short-shorts are appropriate - I don't mean where you can see anything you wouldnt want to! but something along the lines of this: these are the pictures of what the University Panhellenic Council suggests http://arizonagreek.orgsync.com/org/pan/whattowear but sometimes it's hard to tell just by their pictures, anyone who's been through rush at u of a would be of GREAT help or anyone who was at a west coast, southwest, or similar school.

Thanks in advance!

AZ Theta and Bear Down this is your domain. The pictures in the book are spot on. That is how the young women dress in AZ and at ASU and UofA. It will be HOT HOT HOT probably over 105. Make sure you have a lot of water (I mean stay super hydrated) and if you can find a fan with a mister (the water wont stay around) that will help keep you cool. Wear comfortable shoes especially if your feet swell in the heat (maybe that is an old lady problem!) The white shorts in the picture are not to short for recruitment in AZ.

Good Luck!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

I think every chapter is looking for women with cameltoe.

[AZTheta]

FYI - until recruitment ends in August, I am not posting on any Arizona related threads, to avoid the appearance of impropriety (we had issues on GC with another poster last year, and her chapter received recruitment infractions). AZ-AlphaXi & BearDown can jump in, but I'm being silent (I know, I know - hard to believe). I will say that AXOrushadvisor's comments are accurate in all ways.

[bear_down]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

FYI - until recruitment ends in August, I am not posting on any Arizona related threads, to avoid the appearance of impropriety (we had issues on GC with another poster last year, and her chapter received recruitment infractions). AZ-AlphaXi & BearDown can jump in, but I'm being silent (I know, I know - hard to believe). I will say that AXOrushadvisor's comments are accurate in all ways.

^^^^^ This. ^^^^^

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

I think every chapter is looking for women with cameltoe.

LOL. AXOAdvisor, I understand dressing for the heat, but I don't understand dressing fug. That gray pref dress with whatever's going on in her hair? That black print skirt with the K Mart shower flip flops? The blue sneakers ensemble??? There are comfortable sandals out there that are FAR more flattering. Not to mention the funk that must rise from those sneakers at the end of the day.

[AXOrushadvisor]

^^sorry you two! I had no idea there was an issue last year.

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by 33girl

LOL. AXOAdvisor, I understand dressing for the heat, but I don't understand dressing fug. That gray pref dress with whatever's going on in her hair? That black print skirt with the K Mart shower flip flops? The blue sneakers ensemble??? There are comfortable sandals out there that are FAR more flattering. Not to mention the funk that must rise from those sneakers at the end of the day.

bahahaha!! that just cracked me up!

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

^^sorry you two! I had no idea there was an issue last year.

No worries, bear_down and I are just lying low until August 20th

[Socalparent]

Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

AZ Theta and Bear Down this is your domain. The pictures in the book are spot on. That is how the young women dress in AZ and at ASU and UofA. It will be HOT HOT HOT probably over 105. Make sure you have a lot of water (I mean stay super hydrated) and if you can find a fan with a mister (the water wont stay around) that will help keep you cool. Wear comfortable shoes especially if your feet swell in the heat (maybe that is an old lady problem!) The white shorts in the picture are not to short for recruitment in AZ.

Good Luck!

My husband and I were born, raised, and lived in AZ for over 20+ years. AZ in the summer is hot as hades. If you're an AZ kid you get used to it or at least smart about it. If you're new to AZ, summer heat is a kick in the pants.

My daughter was born in AZ but we moved to SoCal before she entered K. We went back to Tucson last summer on our pre-college decision visits. I forgot how hot it could be. My daughter asked if it was always that hot. I said only May through Sept. She looked at me like I was completely out of my mind.

The attire they're showing looks like what the UofA girls were wearing when we were there.