Dress for preference

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

That's what I was afraid of...my daughter said the same thing. She likes this Calvin Klein dress:



What do you think?

Yes, and kick it up a notch with shoes and jewelry. Very nice. Good fit Looks good on a variety of figure types.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Yes, and kick it up a notch with shoes and jewelry. Very nice. Good fit Looks good on a variety of figure types.

She has a beautiful strand of pearls that she received for graduation...that's her style...simple and classic, and this would be for January recruitment. So, a dark color would probably be more appropriate.

What about this dress (last one for tonight, I promise!). She ordered it as a party dress, but could it work for pref?

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

She has a beautiful strand of pearls that she received for graduation...that's her style...simple and classic, and this would be for January recruitment. So, a dark color would probably be more appropriate.

What about this dress (last one for tonight, I promise!). She ordered it as a party dress, but could it work for pref?

Love this one!

[summer_gphib]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Yes, and kick it up a notch with shoes and jewelry. Very nice. Good fit Looks good on a variety of figure types.

I love, love, love this. It's classic and properly accessorized will be FANTASTIC!!!

[sarajean94]

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Pro...289&VariantID=

Anyone have an opinion on this dress? I got a size bigger, so it isn't tight and it is about knee length on me.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by sarajean94

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Pro...289&VariantID=

Anyone have an opinion on this dress? I got a size bigger, so it isn't tight and it is about knee length on me.

Are you talking about that red, embroidered thing? It's cute but way too casual for recruitment.

[sarajean94]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Are you talking about that red, embroidered thing? It's cute but way too casual for recruitment.

Did a black and white dress not show up? That's what it was supposed to be :/

[KD4Me]

Originally Posted by sarajean94

Did a black and white dress not show up? That's what it was supposed to be :/

You need to keep looking. Mesh--not recruitment appropriate. It also says something about semi-sheer? As a general rule, anything that inexpensive will not be the look that you want (polished) for recruitment (barring an incredible sale). Look at your university's website to see if ou can find pictures of last year's recruitment to get a idea of the look that you want.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Are you talking about that red, embroidered thing? It's cute but way too casual for recruitment.

I'm seeing a black and white color block dress with "mesh" inserts.

If this is the right link, I think it's too short, and it has an "athletic" look to it, with the mesh and the general style. I don't think it's a good match for pref. also, I'm not sure what the quality would be like for $20...I think I'd try to splurge a little for recruitment time.

[sarajean94]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

I'm seeing a black and white color block dress with "mesh" inserts.

If this is the right link, I think it's too short, and it has an "athletic" look to it, with the mesh and the general style. I don't think it's a good match for pref. also, I'm not sure what the quality would be like for $20...I think I'd try to splurge a little for recruitment time.

Thanks for the input, I'll keep looking!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by sarajean94

Did a black and white dress not show up? That's what it was supposed to be :/

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

I'm seeing a black and white color block dress with "mesh" inserts.

If this is the right link, I think it's too short, and it has an "athletic" look to it, with the mesh and the general style. I don't think it's a good match for pref. also, I'm not sure what the quality would be like for $20...I think I'd try to splurge a little for recruitment time.

I was on my phone. It doesn't always go to links correctly.

[summer_gphib]

Originally Posted by sarajean94

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Pro...289&VariantID=

Anyone have an opinion on this dress? I got a size bigger, so it isn't tight and it is about knee length on me.

This dress reminds me of the girls in the Robert Palmer "Addicted to Love" video... not a great look.

ETA: Anything that says MESH is probably not recruitment appropriate.

[sarajean94]

Thanks for the advice, KD4Me.

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product...aultColor=6600

What about this? Any ideas for accessories (if it would be considered appropriate)?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by sarajean94

Thanks for the advice, KD4Me.

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product...aultColor=6600

What about this? Any ideas for accessories (if it would be considered appropriate)?

Yup. Pair it with a colored belt/shoes, or even metallic. You can get pretty flashy with your accessories with a dress that simple, and that can help sorority women remember you (oh yes, sarajean had the green shoes or the cool necklace or the gold belt).

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by agzg

Yup. Pair it with a colored belt/shoes, or even metallic. You can get pretty flashy with your accessories with a dress that simple, and that can help sorority women remember you (oh yes, sarajean had the green shoes or the cool necklace or the gold belt).

Colored or metallic belt/shoes would go over well on some campuses, not so well on others, so if the PNM goes with the Ann Taylor dress(which looks great!) like this, she needs to know her campus when accessorizing.