Help me find a new wardrobe!

[epchick]

Even if there are cute casual dresses and cute tops that are spaghetti-strapped, if your sisters say you can't wear that for meetings, then listen.

Usually though (well in my chapter) you can wear spaghetti-straps if you wear a sweater to keep your shoulders covered.

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

Originally Posted by epchick

Even if there are cute casual dresses and cute tops that are spaghetti-strapped, if your sisters say you can't wear that for meetings, then listen.

Usually though (well in my chapter) you can wear spaghetti-straps if you wear a sweater to keep your shoulders covered.

That's the way it is for my chapter. We can wear modest strapless dresses (no cleavage), but we have to wear a cardigan sweater with spaghetti strap and halter dresses.

I think that a couple of good sundresses would be perfect. I was just initiated 2 weeks ago, and I can't tell you how many different occasions I've needed sundresses for. It may vary from chapter to chapter, but I think a sundress is something that everyone should have.

Again, congrats!!!

[navane]

Sundance,

Congratulations on your bid to Gamma Phi Beta! As the others mentioned, you'll want to check with the sisters in your chapter to make sure you are appropriately dressed. For what it's worth, the members at San Diego State University wear thin strapped or strappless dresses but wear a sweater or shrug over it.

.....Kelly

[jadis96]

Originally Posted by navane

Sundance,

Congratulations on your bid to Gamma Phi Beta! As the others mentioned, you'll want to check with the sisters in your chapter to make sure you are appropriately dressed. For what it's worth, the members at San Diego State University wear thin strapped or strappless dresses but wear a sweater or shrug over it.

.....Kelly

I echo the congrats!

If you have someone in the chapter you trust (a big, NM educator, just an older sister) take her with you shopping like some of the above posters said. Keep in mind though that going through your closet first might help. Don't buy a whole new wardrobe without seeing if you have any pieces that can be used already. Also check with roomates about borrowing somethings at first if money is an issue.

aephi alum is right about the staples in general, but your campus may be different. Depends on the culture of your campus, for example on my campus striped pullover windbreakers were a staple that almost every greek had because we had really bad thunderstorms. I know we only dressed up for chapter meetings every other week. On the off weeks attire for us was something with letters (tshirt, hoodie, event t) and jeans. I think it all goes back to check what the sisters in your chapter expect then ask for help finding it. Plus a shopping trip is a great way to bond!

[KSig RC]

[sundance]

Thanks for all of the advice! I'm always buying casual and laid back clothes for class and the beach, or really dressy clothes for clubbing. I've got to learn to buy stuff in the middle of the two extremes!

We're allowed to wear spaghetti straps only if they're part of a dress, so I'm going to go for casual dresses and dressy, shoulder-covering tops. I love those jersey dresses with sleeves and a wide-banded empire waist (so comfy yet cute!), so I added a few to my ever-growing collection. I'm still on the lookout for cute sundresses--I know they're out there, but it seems like everytime I want something, I can't find the exact style I'm looking for! (Of course, when I don't need something, it's everywhere )

And SHOES! That can be saved for another weekend!

[Glitter650]

I would buy a couple pairs of nicer pants in neutral colors, those always came in handy for meetings. Also I always found it useful to own a nice black skirt.