Too old to wear letters around? - Page 2

Ghostwriter · #1 06-10-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

I am over 50 and wear my fraternity letters and crest on knit shirts. I also have a nice jacket with the letters and several hats with the fraternity name on it. I think you should feel free to wear what you want. As someone else said "you earned those letters" wear them proudly.

ThetaPrincess24 · #2 06-11-2009, 06:21 PM

I still wear my letters occasionally. I just turned 30, but still look 20 apparently because that is what people often think when they first meet me.

I mainly wear letter sweatshirts here and there, but not to relive glory days. It's just part of my wardrobe--if it is clean, warm, and hanging in my closet or folded in my drawer then I'll wear it. I do still wear some rush and party shirts around the house or to the gym or when running early morning errands. So while I still wear my letters, I dont make it a point to wear them everyday or several times a week like I did when I was an active collegian member

As others have stated, if people giving you crappy looks about it, then the problem lies with them, not you.

love1god · #3 12-02-2009, 11:31 PM

Hello I'm a Sisterfriend, but I personally love when I see older greeks who are still in touch with their organization and are proud to flaunt it. My first exposure to Greek life was the profession adult family friends I got more acquainted with in high school. Whenever I visited them in their offices I would see their letters or other subtle indicators of their affiliation, and it's what got me intrigued. Not because it was flashy or cute looking, but because it was really a LIFETIME commitment and not something just done during your heyday of college.

I would say as long as it is tasteful, wear your colors and letters with pride. I would not advise a 45 year old to wear their rhinestone studded xyz tank top or their letter accross the bottom of their yoga pant. But a tote bag, a t-shirt, and such is awesome.

sigmadiva · #4 06-10-2009, 01:58 PM

Based on the NPC and one D9 responses in this thread is the reason for the difference in feeling / attitude towards one's glo after undergrad. What I mean is the attitude for NPC - 'I did it for four years'. The attitude for NPHC - 'I'm doing this for life.'

As Dr. Phil stated it is very common, almost expected for some individuals in the D9 that I know, to wear our letters quite frequently.

To answer the OP - they are YOUR letters that you worked for and earned! Wear them as often and as frequently as you want.

sdeason1 · #5 06-10-2009, 02:07 PM

Congratulations to the D-9 GLOs for wearing their letters after graduation. They are proud enough to do so. As to those that laughed at a Sigma Chi alumni I am sure he was/is proud of him being a member of a great organization and why not. I try to wear mine when I can for not only functions but working as I meet many other GLOs that way.
Upsetting is when undergrads do not wear their letters but logo shirts for beer companies or clothing stores. I went through my ritual and earned my letters and badge, I am dang proud of that fact.

KSUViolet06 · #6 06-10-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sdeason1

Congratulations to the D-9 GLOs for wearing their letters after graduation. They are proud enough to do so. As to those that laughed at a Sigma Chi alumni I am sure he was/is proud of him being a member of a great organization and why not. I try to wear mine when I can for not only functions but working as I meet many other GLOs that way.
Upsetting is when undergrads do not wear their letters but logo shirts for beer companies or clothing stores. I went through my ritual and earned my letters and badge, I am dang proud of that fact.

Hey what's up Tom?

sdeason1 · #7 06-10-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Hey what's up Tom?

???? it is Steve.

DrPhil · #8 06-10-2009, 01:57 PM

DITY?

Dionysus · #9 06-16-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

DITY?

Did I miss something?

Anyway, I haven't had a sockpuppet in like a year, I ran out of ideas.

DrPhil · #10 06-16-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dionysus

Did I miss something?

Anyway, I haven't had a sockpuppet in like a year, I ran out of ideas.

I was joking...a long time ago.

SigKapSweetie · #11 06-10-2009, 02:01 PM

I just graduated from medical school and I'm still wearing my letters. Granted, I don't wear them to work except as unobtrusive jewelry, but if it's a cold weekend, you can bet I'm wearing a lettered sweatshirt. My sorority contributed greatly to the person I am today, and I enjoy being able to represent my organization.

DrPhil · #12 06-10-2009, 02:14 PM

He hid it better this time. I was almost fooled.

LadyLonghorn · #13 06-11-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

He hid it better this time. I was almost fooled.

You know he's going to eventually get around to perping a D9 sorority member as one of his incarnations. He's so smart and tricky you know.

Zillini · #14 06-10-2009, 02:32 PM

As an advisor I often wear letters if I am going to the chapter for a casual meeting or workshop. It is not uncommon for me to run errands before/after around town. Rather than snide comments or weird looks, people are usually interested and it often prompts a conversation -- especially if Recruitment is coming up.

TriDPrincess · #15 06-10-2009, 03:49 PM

I wear lettered apparel quite a bit as I'm a very proud sister of Delta Delta Delta & my membership is for life; not to mention I have a lot of them. My family has teased me about it but no one else has said anything- that could be partially because people constantly tell me I look 17 lol.