Opinions for big SEC school - Page 2

AXOrushadvisor · #1 08-01-2010, 11:12 AM

I just re looked at all the photos. I love everything- very cute and appropriate in my opinion. I think I would switch your ice water day with philanthropy. Most campuses go casual to a little dressy. Did greek life tell you the second day was more casual then the first? If you want to do a sun dress the first day maybe you could do another sun dress or a cute skirt the second day. Just a thought, but really I think your in good shape.

I love Lilly to and I think you will be just fine especially at an SEC school. I think the bows are just fine. Everyone is wearing them in HS and college. They are cute. I think your skit day outfits are fine. The first one screams "sorority girl" to me though. I'm at a PAC 10 school and all the college girls have fake nails on. I can not speak to the south, but they seem pretty generic as long as they are not ubber long with rhinestones and airbrushed pictures on them.

AGDee · #2 08-01-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

I just re looked at all the photos. I love everything- very cute and appropriate in my opinion. I think I would switch your ice water day with philanthropy. Most campuses go casual to a little dressy. Did greek life tell you the second day was more casual then the first? If you want to do a sun dress the first day maybe you could do another sun dress or a cute skirt the second day. Just a thought, but really I think your in good shape.

I love Lilly to and I think you will be just fine especially at an SEC school. I think the bows are just fine. Everyone is wearing them in HS and college. They are cute. I think your skit day outfits are fine. The first one screams "sorority girl" to me though. I'm at a PAC 10 school and all the college girls have fake nails on. I can not speak to the south, but they seem pretty generic as long as they are not ubber long with rhinestones and airbrushed pictures on them.

It sounded to me like they are being given t-shirts to wear for philanthropy days because she noted that the colors are similar to the shirts they are given. Sometimes philanthropy is more casual because they are doing crafts and may be sitting on the floor or using paint, etc. that could damage clothing, right?

ETA: I also think she's wearing the same shoes twice (re: Alumiyum's post) because she's seeing different chapters on day 1 and day 2.

Drolefille · #3 08-01-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

It sounded to me like they are being given t-shirts to wear for philanthropy days because she noted that the colors are similar to the shirts they are given. Sometimes philanthropy is more casual because they are doing crafts and may be sitting on the floor or using paint, etc. that could damage clothing, right?

ETA: I also think she's wearing the same shoes twice (re: Alumiyum's post) because she's seeing different chapters on day 1 and day 2.

Our philanthropy day was exactly that. Actives were also in T-shirts, and all chapters actually had the same shirt in different colors. It was also inevitably the ugliest shirt that of the year no matter what color we got.

Obviously not an SEC school, but it wouldn't surprise me.

FleurGirl · #4 08-01-2010, 12:14 PM

I might change the philanthropy round outfit a little if you have a Kappa chapter. The light blue/dark blue combo is cute (of course!) but it can be a little awkward if you show up in full blown colors for one sorority. Just a thought.

hotpink&pearls · #5 08-01-2010, 12:27 PM

Great advice everyone, thanks so much.

We do see different chapters on days 1 and 2 of both Ice Water and Philanthropy, hence the same shoes. I figured Jack Rogers were nice without being flip flops, but I may try to find one more pair of cute flat sandals.

Our philanthropy round t-shirts are given by the school, so no option there on top at least. I can always swap out blue shorts for a pair of khaki ones, thanks for the advice FleurGirl!

I'm leaning towards the second skit day outfit so I don't have to do the strapless dress hike up, but with a different pair of shoes. Not complaining about going to buy another pair of shoes, that's for sure.

As for the pref day outfit, the idea of adding something bright is a great idea. I'm such a pearls girl, I just automatically picked them, but maybe a pair of bright shoes would really add some pop.

Sounds like I have an excuse to go shoe shopping. Oh, gee, what a shame.
Thanks again all!

Theta2Mom · #6 08-01-2010, 04:13 PM

Welcome to the South! You will fit in perfectly with your pearls! You will see many girls in strapless dresses and pink/white French nails (natural looking). Your outfits look great and I am sure you will be fine. My daughter wore khaki shorts one day, navy the next for Philanthropy round---she also had some lighter khakis as an option if the T-shirt did not go with navy.

Your pref dress looks great...very classy and appropriate.

It is extremely hot and the humidity is a killer if you are not used to it. We moved my daughter into the house yesterday afternoon...it was blazing. Drink water at every open house...and bring some in your tote bag as well (or sports drink).

Have fun!

loovegreek · #7 08-02-2010, 11:21 AM

I love your outfits, so well put together and thought out! Don't be nervous, everyone will be very welcoming and you won't be the only one away from home

I like your first skit day outfit the best!

GeorgiaGPhiB · #8 08-02-2010, 03:33 PM

Welcome to South!

My thoughts ...
Lilly is queen so anything by her is great in the SEC.
Pearls are very classy just like the sorority women you will be meeting.
I love the pref dress, but many (to most) actives will be wearing black, go with a color.

pam713 · #9 08-03-2010, 01:44 PM

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I love the pref dress, but many (to most) actives will be wearing black, go with a color.

I don't know which SEC school you are attending, but at Auburn many of the actives wear white for pref. My daughter, as a PNM, wore a black dress last year with red pumps. She has been able to wear the same dress for some other sorority events, as well. (It is a pretty conservative dress, though.)

BeeBee23 · #10 08-02-2010, 03:37 PM

My friend's sorority is not allowed to wear Lily during recruitment. Does anyone else find that to be kinda strange?

33girl · #11 08-02-2010, 04:07 PM

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My friend's sorority is not allowed to wear Lily during recruitment. Does anyone else find that to be kinda strange?

That's probably to prevent possible print overload, even though there are solid Lily things it's easier to just ban it altogether.

MaggieXi · #12 08-02-2010, 04:10 PM

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My friend's sorority is not allowed to wear Lily during recruitment. Does anyone else find that to be kinda strange?

I love Lilly, but Lilly on a hundred girls in the same room would probably make me dizzy.

AnchorAlumna · #13 08-02-2010, 11:40 PM

Not to mention that Lily is NOT cheap.

Titchou · #14 08-02-2010, 04:04 PM

No, I find that very sensible.

sweetmagnolia · #15 08-03-2010, 12:34 AM

Could it be because they don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable in a sea of expensive brand names? Rush and pledging is not a cheap activity and to put hundred dollar + items of clothing in the mix could give a wrong impression to girls who can afford to join but maybe not have that kind of a wardrobe. I know I would make some assumptions if I walked into a room filled with girls in Lilly pants carrying Longchamp bags.