About purses and wardrobe

[gee_ess]

I'm also a woman who owns and wears slips, so I'm obviously a fan of functional undergarments.

I might just have to put this in my signature! Love it!

[33girl]

If you are really worried about your knees, get Dermablend. It works wonders and the setting powder makes it stay. Under no circumstances wear open toed shoes with hose. But if your legs overall worry you, as VS said, wear GOOD sheer nude hose (good = best and sheerest you can afford at Macy's, Nordstrom etc).

I am ready for the whole no hose ever thing to be over as a lot of women do it who really shouldn't.

[VandalSquirrel]

For the OP: If you want to take a few items (brush, feminine hygiene items, breath strips, eye drops, snack bar) I suggest putting it in a clear Ziploc type bag so you can see what you need easily and aren't digging around, and maybe have it in a little bit bigger bag with some water. However you may attend a recruitment where this is all provided, but clear Ziploc bags are great for all kinds of things, or even a see through cosmetic bag would work.

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I might just have to put this in my signature! Love it!

I've had to explain them to a few sisters who have been quite colorful in their choices of undergarments under initiation clothing. Also in general if you're wearing white or cream, go for nude/skin tone undergarments as white can show through. I think that slips started to fade from use with pantyhose, thong underwear, and Spanx, but they are still not a bad idea under white, cream, or light fabrics such as linen.

I have a problem with racer back tank tops with bras that aren't, it is a totally preventable syndrome, as is wearing pants and underwear that are incompatible. I'm a supervisor and I usually only have to tell an employee once something isn't acceptable and we keep some unfortunate shirts and sweatshirts on hand if they are unable to change.

[littleowl33]

Maybe this is just my chapter, but we're required to wear nude or beige pantyhose for Pref. We're also required to wear closed-toed heels since visible toes covered in pantyhose is a no-no. For the other rounds we're wearing some variety of pants, so it doesn't matter.

[alphagamgirl06]

I wouldnt suggest bringing a purse at all. Trust me you arent going to want to keep up with traveling to different houses. I am not sure about PC's rules at your school, but we dont allow pnms to carry purses just to make sure that no one takes anything out of the parties. Having been a Rho Gam we used to carry around a survival kit with napkins, water, carmax, breath mints, etc.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I've had to explain them to a few sisters who have been quite colorful in their choices of undergarments under initiation clothing. Also in general if you're wearing white or cream, go for nude/skin tone undergarments as white can show through. I think that slips started to fade from use with pantyhose, thong underwear, and Spanx, but they are still not a bad idea under white, cream, or light fabrics such as linen.

I do wear slips, especially under a couple of dresses that are white (initiation dress included, although I was lucky and got one fashionable enough/not too dressy that it's appropriate for summer cocktail parties) and under wool skirts that are sometimes itchy.

Random question and potential further hijack - where do you find slips? I can't remember where I got my last one - not really an indication of how often I wear a slip but more likely how often I wear a skirt or dress at all - but I haven't seen them anywhere and am looking to buy some new since I have a couple of skirts that my slips on hand show at the bottom or if there's a slit in the back of the skirt. This isn't really an issue for summer since all those skirts are lined anyway but I bet in the cold Chicago winters I'd be glad for an extra layer!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by agzg

Random question and potential further hijack - where do you find slips?

Try Sears or Penneys.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by agzg

I do wear slips, especially under a couple of dresses that are white (initiation dress included, although I was lucky and got one fashionable enough/not too dressy that it's appropriate for summer cocktail parties) and under wool skirts that are sometimes itchy.

Random question and potential further hijack - where do you find slips? I can't remember where I got my last one - not really an indication of how often I wear a slip but more likely how often I wear a skirt or dress at all - but I haven't seen them anywhere and am looking to buy some new since I have a couple of skirts that my slips on hand show at the bottom or if there's a slit in the back of the skirt. This isn't really an issue for summer since all those skirts are lined anyway but I bet in the cold Chicago winters I'd be glad for an extra layer!

I've driven a sister or two to Walmart as they have half slips for around six or seven dollars, which is reasonable as they don't use it often. As the other women said, Sears, JCPenney's, Kohl's, Target, Macy's all have them. I have three (white, beige, black) that come to my knee so I can wear them with a lot of things. You're right though, they are handy in winter but you have to be careful of static cling!

I realize I'm kind of "old fashioned" as I didn't wear jeans as a clothing item (unless I was horseback riding, doing physical work, or camping) as a teenager and rarely shopped in Juniors because I didn't like the clothes, so it is just part of what I have as a functional wardrobe. I also had a job in college with a professional dress code and though I've relaxed it a bit since I live in Idaho (and I experience a real winter, unlike in San Francisco) it is something ingrained by my upbringing.

FYI: Half slip is just that, it is like a skirt and starts at the waist. Full slip is all one piece, with the top being like a camisole. You can buy them as separates and use the camisole under a blouse. There are also foundation garments that are slips which do the work of Spanx. These are items that should be worn with skirt suits or work dresses, so it isn't a bad idea to have one on hand if you're in college and plan to be involved with activities that require business attire (student government, internships, other high leadership levels). Foundation garments should never be uncomfortable, and if they are try a different one or see a professional for advice at Nordstrom or another higher end department store. There is truly a difference in well made and garments fitted by a trained professional, and what is sold at Victoria's Secret.

[Smile_Awhile]

I just bought a half slip at Target for $9. I love it because it's only 16 inches- most of the half slips I've found nearly hit the floor (especially because I'm short). I'm only 19, but I always wear a slip under slightly sheer skirts. That probably comes from a) being raised in the South and 2) my mother griping about sheer skirts. I really haven't looked at or worn a full slip since about the age of 9 though... I suppose if I ever needed one, I'd just wear my half slip and a white camisole.