What to wear for rush?

OrangeJuice · #1 08-03-2006, 09:42 AM

open houses: rush shirt, skirt, black leggings

first invite: suggestions?

second invite: sundress

third invite: little black dress

tunatartare · #2 08-03-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

open houses: rush shirt, skirt, black leggings

first invite: suggestions?

second invite: sundress

third invite: little black dress

Personally, I still say ix-nay on the leggings.

AlphaFrog · #3 08-03-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

open houses: rush shirt, skirt, black leggings

first invite: suggestions?

second invite: sundress

third invite: little black dress

Honey, I thought we had a talk about the leggings.

Also, prefs you may not want to wear a little black dress, as most sororities this is what the sisters wear. You want to stand out (in a good way).

PenguinTrax · #4 08-03-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

open houses: rush shirt, skirt, black leggings

first invite: suggestions?

second invite: sundress

third invite: little black dress

Open house: skirt or modest shorts, t-shirt and flats, sandals or tennis shoes. No leggings.

Second invite - if this is philanthropy round, I'd do a skirt, capris or gauchos

third invite - sundress

Prefs - nice dress, not black. If you only have black, make sure you add a colorful or distinctive accessory or scarf.

jadis96 · #5 08-03-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinTrax

Second invite - if this is philanthropy round, I'd do a skirt, capris or gauchos

Great idea on the capris and gauchos. We never had enough tables during philanthropy to all sit down so most of the time we ended up on the floor doing our "craft" project. I use the term craft but normally it was putting together some type of a school sypply kit and then putting a ribbon on. I swear in the total of 6 weeks I did recruitment during college I stuffed more "school supply" bags then in my entire 7 years as a teacher!

OrangeJuice · #6 08-03-2006, 11:42 AM

I know you guys advised against the leggings, but I bought a pair and I just love them. If it is too hot, I won't wear them.

As for the black dress, I think that I'm supposed to wear a black dress. But, I've heard that other colors are acceptable.

33girl · #7 08-03-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

I know you guys advised against the leggings, but I bought a pair and I just love them. If it is too hot, I won't wear them.

As for the black dress, I think that I'm supposed to wear a black dress. But, I've heard that other colors are acceptable.

I think you're supposed to wear a cocktaily dress, which it just so happens that most of them are black. But a lot of the sororities wear black too which is why PT said not black. Definitely do something to make it stand out if that's all you have.

Incidentally I was reading InStyle and there was a whole page dedicated to leggings - including HORIZONTAL STRIPED ones.

OrangeJuice · #8 08-03-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

I think you're supposed to wear a cocktaily dress, which it just so happens that most of them are black. But a lot of the sororities wear black too which is why PT said not black. Definitely do something to make it stand out if that's all you have.

Incidentally I was reading InStyle and there was a whole page dedicated to leggings - including HORIZONTAL STRIPED ones.

Good point. I'll see what else I can find.

tunatartare · #9 08-03-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

I know you guys advised against the leggings, but I bought a pair and I just love them. If it is too hot, I won't wear them.

As for the black dress, I think that I'm supposed to wear a black dress. But, I've heard that other colors are acceptable.

I don't really understand why you're asking for advice then if you're not going to listen to us anyways. A number of posters from a number of different schools with different levels of formality and dress during recruitment all said not to wear leggings. That should say something.

OrangeJuice · #10 08-03-2006, 12:16 PM

Well, I thought about what everone said, and I decided to go with what I liked. To my knowledge, there are no rules against leggings for my rush; but, if there are I just won't wear them. No biggie. I really don't mean to offend anyone by not taking their advice.

AlphaFrog · #11 08-03-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

Well, I thought about what everone said, and I decided to go with what I liked. To my knowledge, there are no rules against leggings for my rush; but, if there are I just won't wear them. No biggie. I really don't mean to offend anyone by not taking their advice.

The problem is, leggings are an "up & coming" fad that may or may not catch on. Even in super-trendy places that keep up with the up-to-the-minute styles they'd still be considered risky. But you're rushing in Central IL. Central IL is far from the fashion capital of the world, and in fact tends to be anywhere from 6 months to a year behind the trends, if the trends even catch on at all there.

If you really want to wear leggings because you like them and don't mind dying of the IL heat, go ahead, but be prepared to get some odd looks.

kddani · #12 08-03-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

open houses: rush shirt, skirt, black leggings

first invite: suggestions?

second invite: sundress

third invite: little black dress

Did you miss that whole thread you started about leggings?

BLACK leggings, in mid-August?

Are you on crack? Do you know how sweaty and uncomfortable your legs are going to be? Do you want to run the risk of passing out?

AlphaFrog · #13 08-03-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kddani

Did you miss that whole thread you started about leggings?

BLACK leggings, in mid-August?

Are you on crack? Do you know how sweaty and uncomfortable your legs are going to be? Do you want to run the risk of passing out?

I believe she's rushing in Central IL. Which as I said before is WAAAY behind the times in style and anything wacky that's "to-the-minute" shouldn't be worn.

Ocalagirl · #14 08-03-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

open houses: rush shirt, skirt, black leggings

first invite: suggestions?

second invite: sundress

third invite: little black dress

Yes I very much like the saying before me "Are you on crack?" Obviously you are not from Florida or you would no how ridiculous this sounds. While it probably would look cute, it will make you VERY uncomfortable which in turn does not look very attractive. For example I will be a pnm at UCF this fall and the first day, I am planning on a simple, cute skirt with a matching shirt and heeled sandals (with a pair of flip flops between houses). Some advice I got from a friend who just graduauted from UCF, "don't wear anything that will show sweat and try to be comfortable." Also I would invest in some SureDry, its very powerful deoderant which actually closes the pores in your armpits making you not sweat at all. And have fun! I can't wait to meet all the new people at recruitment and hopefully make some new friends!