PinkBabygirl10's Informal Sorority Recruitment Thread

[33girl]

Sweatpants can also = Juicy Couture sweatsuits.

Unless you know for sure what school someone is going to and it's your school, I wouldn't say "never, ever" wear this or that. Campus culture is very different from place to place. In this case I agree with dressing up a little bit, but at some places, things like Lily Pulitzer dresses and pearls would be every bit as out of place as sweatpants would someplace else.

[adpiucf]

You're very right. I personally view Juicy as a $300 sweatsuit. It's something to wear in an airport or lounging around the house, in my opinion. I believe that would be inappropriate to wear if I was trying to look my personal best at a casual event to make a first impression. Again, that's just me. I think she is fine with nice jeans, but the OP should certainly inquire with the women on her campus with regards to what is appropriate to wear.

[angelove]

"You know the message you're sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You're telling the world, 'I give up. I can't compete in normal society. I'm miserable, so I might as well be comfortable.'"
- Jerry and George, in "The Pilot"

[Ocalagirl]

As my mom always says "It's better to be overdressed than underdressed and look like trash!!" I would take the advice of what people are telling you. Personally I have worn jeans to a restaurant interview where the theme of the restaurant is causual, but now I work at a department store and I wore a nice pair of black dress pants and dress shirt to show that I was serious and knew how to dress in that right atmosphere. Hope everything goes great and you have a GREAT TIME!!

[tld221]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

You're very right. I personally view Juicy as a $300 sweatsuit. It's something to wear in an airport or lounging around the house, in my opinion. I believe that would be inappropriate to wear if I was trying to look my personal best at a casual event to make a first impression. Again, that's just me. I think she is fine with nice jeans, but the OP should certainly inquire with the women on her campus with regards to what is appropriate to wear.

umm can i shop with you? i would LOVE to buy $300 on sweats to lounge in.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by tld221

umm can i shop with you? i would LOVE to buy $300 on sweats to lounge in.

LOL. I would never waste that money on lounging clothes unless I was a movie star. I don't think it is appropriate to wear sweat suits in any kind of setting other than lounging or traveling. That being said, I'm always looking for shopping buddies!

OP: You have a good head on your shoulders. Good luck at recruitment!

[Stef the Pef]

Originally Posted by tld221

umm can i shop with you? i would LOVE to buy $300 on sweats to lounge in.

...I would just love to have the $300!

[Stef the Pef]

OMG! Pink, I'm so nervous for you! Sometimes pref is awkward (especially if you're paired with inexperienced rushers...i.e. I kinda feel bad for whoever gets me in a pref party!), and you can't really let one meh party completely ruin your perception of an otherwise great group, IMHO (unless there's someone who's completely rude to you or giving you dirty looks, of course!). I hope you end up in a chapter you like, though. It seems like you've clicked with a lot of different people in different groups, so if all else fails, you've met some cool people through rush. Good luck!!!

[EGAOPi]

Don't be discouraged! I know it can be an overwhelming process, but don't think of it as a competition. You shouldn't be comparing yourself to other girls and guessing who is going to get in. If it's truly meant to be, it will happen for you. I understand that they're taking small new member classes, but you never know. You seemed really excited in your previous updates, so just keep your head up. You'll know soon!

Also, you mentioned that you were upset that the girl you really liked didn't pref you...it doesn't always work out this way. Sometimes you get another girl that really liked you or sometimes someone you hardly know. It doesn't mean the other girl didn't love you--that's just how things work out sometimes.

As far as Mascara, it's good for you to be aware of dirty rushing, but as far as not going because your other friends weren't going...like you said, you don't want to influence one another and you think you'll all end up in different sororities...you never know-it could be the one for you. Sometimes you can find an unlikely home in the last place you ever thought to look!

Recruitment is stressful and maybe your friends will have to go through again in the fall or would prefer to do so but remember that you have options this semester and you seem to be enjoying yourself--put your heart into it and I'm sure you'll get something in return! Going Greek is an AMAZING thing and I wouldn't trade my sorority experience for anything in the world...
I hope you find the perfect addition to your make-up case

<3

[KSUViolet06]

This has been a really interesting thread to read. Don't worry about being confused. It's actually a good thing. That means you have truly kept an open mind and maximized your options, which is what recruitment is all about.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Sweatpants can also = Juicy Couture sweatsuits.

Unless you know for sure what school someone is going to and it's your school, I wouldn't say "never, ever" wear this or that. Campus culture is very different from place to place. In this case I agree with dressing up a little bit, but at some places, things like Lily Pulitzer dresses and pearls would be every bit as out of place as sweatpants would someplace else.

Sorry, but even if it is Juicy, I still think it is not okay. Nothing says less effort.

[AChiOhSnap]

Originally Posted by PinkBabygirl10

I guess I'll put together a few outfits of nice jeans, nice black pants, and nice shirts. It is really cold, though! It's been in the teens, and we're supposed to get snow. So it's going to be hard to dress really cute and try to stay warm at the same time.

All of the recruitment events are held in the University Union (there are no houses on my campus), which is all the way across campus from me!

But I'll definitely still try to look my best.

I went to school in the cold, snowy North and trust me -- all the sorority women will understand that it's hard to look great with subzero windchills. We had women come to our parties in drop dead gorgeous designer outfits with big dorky parkas on top of them. Women paired their black pants or dresses with Uggs (ew) but you make concessions for that sort of thing when there's a foot of snow. Last year, we saw a ton of leggings under dresses at our pref parties. In any other case, leggings under dresses would be wayyyy too informal but since it was mid-January nobody cared.

Just remember: if you spend half of party warming up because you failed to dress for conditions and you're shivering your ass off and you can't make conversation, it will be worse for you than if you just sucked it up and wore a big dorky parka or boots. Stay warm!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

At Illinois, we had plenty of women come through in January in jeans and sweaters, usually with sneakers or boots or other snow-appropriate footwear. Believe me, we did not think any less of them. I guess the gauge for first round would be something a little nicer than what you would wear to class, so if you are on a campus where women wear sweats to class, wear jeans to rush. If you are on a campus wear jeans to class, wear black pants.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

At Illinois, we had plenty of women come through in January in jeans and sweaters, usually with sneakers or boots or other snow-appropriate footwear. Believe me, we did not think any less of them. I guess the gauge for first round would be something a little nicer than what you would wear to class, so if you are on a campus where women wear sweats to class, wear jeans to rush. If you are on a campus wear jeans to class, wear black pants.

If someone came to one of our January COB parties, through the snow in heels, I would probably think they had lost their mind.

Originally Posted by adpiucf

LOL. I would never waste that money on lounging clothes unless I was a movie star. I don't think it is appropriate to wear sweat suits in any kind of setting other than lounging or traveling. That being said, I'm always looking for shopping buddies!

I like your style. I personally think that air travel requires flipflops and a comfy pair of pants. My dad is from the old school where you dress in Sunday best to fly. He used to yell at me all the time when I arrived here in NC for spring break.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I like your style. I personally think that air travel requires flipflops and a comfy pair of pants. My dad is from the old school where you dress in Sunday best to fly. He used to yell at me all the time when I arrived here in NC for spring break.

Just don't wear track pants with snaps down the side when you have to walk through the metal detector.