Unusual question about recruitment attire

[SigKapSweetie]

Disclaimer: I'm coming from an SEC perspective, not a Texas perspective.

I actually sort of love the sequin converse idea for prefs. If the sister commented on your shoes (which I would expect, WITHOUT FAIL, to be some variation on 'how cute!' or 'those are so unique!' rather than anything negative - you are a guest in their home and their manners should prevent them from saying anything critical), I would respond with "Thank you! I actually hurt my foot, so I can't wear heels. It's so sweet of you to be cool about it."

And then the conversation will move on. No muss, no fuss.