How to Dress up the Recruitment T-Shirt

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Pearls - single strand

I'm outing myself as a Midwestern girl, but I just can't imagine pearls with a tshirt. Too formal.

I'd go with a simple necklace and pendant in silver or gold, simple hoop earrings or simple stud earrings, and cute sandals. I'd make sure my hair was perfect.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by KDCat

I'm outing myself as a Midwestern girl, but I just can't imagine pearls with a tshirt. Too formal.

Not for the South.
Lace shorts, or scalloped hem, tuck in the shirt and wear a nice belt (if the shorts have belt loops).

[Hartofsec]

I'm outing myself as a Midwestern girl, but I just can't imagine pearls with a tshirt. Too formal.

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Not for the South.

On what Southern campus are pearls currently a popular accessory worn with t-shirts?

Just wondering, because at Bama, you won't see that many worn even with dresses right now.

[Loyally Kappa]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

On what Southern campus are pearls currently a popular accessory worn with t-shirts?

Just wondering, because at Bama, you won't see that many worn even with dresses right now.

Also no pearl sightings at Ole Miss. Sorority move-in is on August 15, school starts on the 25th, and they do a mid-term recruitment here, but I'll keep my eyes open. However, I think the shorts and t-shirts my students wear to class will NOT be the norm for how they dress up recruitment t-shirts.

[Ag_Sis]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

On what Southern campus are pearls currently a popular accessory worn with t-shirts?

Ditto here. None of my friends are considering wearing pearl necklaces with their t-shirt, and I don't recall seeing any in past recruitment photos of PNMs. Pearl stud earrings, yes. Gold necklaces, yes. Diamond/sapphire/ruby earrings, yes. But hey, I come from a place where pulling on a fancy pair of cowboy boots is considered "dressed up."

[IndianaSigKap]

I would go with a small silver or gold necklace that's something meaningful or sentimental, if you feel like you need a necklace. Depending on your campus, you could skip the necklace and go with bracelets: bangles or Alex & Ani type.

I wouldn't wear pearls with a tee unless it's your thing and you wear them every day and don't take them off.

[Ag_Sis]

My university issues a t-shirt too! Last year it was a deep V American Apparel one and if it's the same design this year then I'm planning on wearing a very thin gold chain with a very small charm. The necklace is almost choker length, with the charm laying kind of in between my clavicle. I'm planning on pairing the shirt with a pair of J. Crew chinos (they're on sale online now!)

Is your shirt like the Alabama recruitment Comfort Colors one from last year? I don't remember exactly what it looks like but I don't know about wearing any kind of necklace with a pocket tee. Kendra Scott is a very popular jewelry designer in Texas (I actually know her - she's a very sweet lady!) and they make really trendy earrings and long necklaces.

These might be a bit "basic" but they're still a good way to jazz up an outfit for a decent price: http://m.kendrascott.com/danielle-ea...not%20provided

http://m.kendrascott.com/fashion-des...-necklaces?p=1

[Sciencewoman]

My daughter says those script monogram necklaces are still popular, and they'd be the right length for a t-shirt, although you wouldn't really stand out as unique. My daughter wears a lavaliere now, but freshman year she had a gold chain with a small pendent/charm of our dog breed...that was kind of a good conversation piece during recruitment because college kids love to talk about the pets they're missing back home.

[bingo2]

kendra scott earrings or monogram necklace or good watch like kate spade or michael Kors plus a couple of bangles like alex & ani. i would not do too much as the shirts probably have a lot of typography. also, lily or other bright shorts. jack rogers sandals or other cute sandals, sperries, etc. good luck!

[IndianaSigKap]

I cannot imagine wearing Jack Rogers for recruitment. They are not comfortable if you're going to do a lot of walking. It took forever to break mine in and I still can't wear them if I am going to walk a lot. I agree on the comfortable and cute shorts like Lilly, J Crew or Vineyard Vines!

[austingammaphi]

Someone told us that the girls who wear belts with their khaki shorts during Open Houses at Texas come off as much more polished and put-together than those who do not. A simple tan leather belt will work with any color shirt they give you.

[Ag_Sis]

Also depending on how bold you are, I know my friends and I are looking at maybe doing some of the less "bling bling" nail art designs here, all in neutral shades: http://opi.com/nail-art#llQ0iZ5X2d5Kw1iW.97

[IndianaSigKap]

It's either white or light pink. On my screen, it looked pink when I zoomed in, but my screen may not be calibrated. I think it's a pretty good idea, with the heat and all of the walking, it might be pretty comfortable for the PNMs. I wonder what the chapter women will be wearing on those first four days. I hope they aren't too dressed up compared to the PMNs.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

I think it's a pretty good idea, with the heat and all of the walking, it might be pretty comfortable for the PNMs. I wonder what the chapter women will be wearing on those first four days. I hope they aren't too dressed up compared to the PMNs.

I think it's a good idea too, but I'll bet there was some angst on part of the PNMs about what size to order (presumably at registration), since the shirt shown has such a deep v neckline. Having to wear a cami won't contribute to comfort in the heat!

I also wondered if the actives will be scaling down their dress as well prior to pref -- my random guess would be probably not.

[TPA85]

This thread makes me thankful I went through recruitment in the north/Midwest.

If I were handed a recruitment shirt I'd throw on some jeans and flip flops and go, and wouldn't be out of place.