Should I Colonize Or Wait 'til Next Fall...

[wsucalsigmakapp]

Best of luck in your colony recruitment!! If I am correct on what school you are at, and I believe I am, you will have a wonderful time being Greek! Pi Phi is a wonderful organization, and I really think you will enjoy what they have to offer!

[Alpha O]

I agree with everyone about colony recruitment being your best shot and it's great to see that you're so positive about it. Wishing you all the best in the recruitment process!

Okay, so this is the dress that I picked out:
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And mostly because I own the black and it's a very comfy yet flattering dress (I wore the black one at my Dad's wedding so I have the skinny white belt too). So I was thinking maybe a white or black cardigan and white or black heels/flats. Not sure yet but I'm thinking blue and white would look cute together and keep it bright.

If preference is scheduled for the evening, I would probably wear the blue dress with a darker colored cardigan, such as black. The blue dress with a white cardigan sounds really cute but the outfit would read daytime to me. Likewise, white shoes read daytime summer to me and since it's September I'd steer clear of those.

Alternatively you could wear a darker colored dress with a more brightly colored cardigan for pref, but I would avoid solid black dresses. Firstly, in my experience it is common for the sorority members to wear solid black (or white) dresses for pref. And secondly, I think a colored dress will make you look more youthful.

[33girl]

Please don't wear a white cardigan, belt or shoes. It's autumn.

Okay, so black belt, shoes and cardigan. And for the first day I plan on wearing my skinny, dark denim jeans and a blouse. I haven't decided on a blouse yet but I've narrowed it down to two choices.

Originally Posted by wsucalsigmakapp

Best of luck in your colony recruitment!! If I am correct on what school you are at, and I believe I am, you will have a wonderful time being Greek! Pi Phi is a wonderful organization, and I really think you will enjoy what they have to offer!

If you're referring to the school in your username than yes.

[Hartofsec]

Okay, so black belt, shoes and cardigan. And for the first day I plan on wearing my skinny, dark denim jeans and a blouse. I haven't decided on a blouse yet but I've narrowed it down to:

Those read a little too summer to me, especially the second one.

Of course maybe I'm being a little too southern "mom." I still observe the "no white after Labor Day" rule too, lol.

[IndianaSigKap]

This school is NOT in the South, far from it. Also, white heels are being shown in fashion magazines. Wear what you're comfortable wearing. I absolutely take fashion risks now and then, but in a go-to situation I wear something I feel good wearing, something tried and true. I promise you that the women in charge of the colonization are much more concerned with what's on the inside than what's being worn on the outside. Be your best you and enjoy the experience!

[Hartofsec]

One other thing -- after you have received feedback on your choices and made your selections, it would be a good idea for you (and for us) to remove the links to your choices so that you are not recognized during recruitment.

All the best to you -- let us know how it goes. I think you made a great choice to participate in the colonization!

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

This school is NOT in the South, far from it.

Wouldn't it be cooler there in October (and less like summer) than in the South? We are talking about a location a few hundred miles from the Canadian border, right?

It certainly does seem far from the South -- just not in the summer direction.

[33girl]

It also rains a lot. Rain + white shoes = hot mess (regardless of the time of year)

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

One other thing -- after you have received feedback on your choices and made your selections, it would be a good idea for you (and for us) to remove the links to your choices so that you are not recognized during recruitment.

All the best to you -- let us know how it goes. I think you made a great choice to participate in the colonization!

So I'm not recognized? Oh, is going on greekchat.com looked down upon?

[Hartofsec]

So I'm not recognized? Oh, is going on greekchat.com looked down upon?

No, I wouldn't say looked down upon -- but just in case any actives, alums, or other PNMs involved with colonization are reading (this is a large public site), it would probably be better if they didn't recognize your posts by what you are wearing during recruitment.

Just a good idea in general, where recruitment is concerned, to guard your identity and what you post online.

[Alpha O]

Okay, so black belt, shoes and cardigan. And for the first day I plan on wearing my skinny, dark denim jeans and a blouse. I haven't decided on a blouse yet but I've narrowed it down to:

Not gonna lie, I really like the blue shirt and that dress you posted earlier, and am considering purchasing them for myself. Lol. I like your taste.

I think you should generally wear what the weather permits and what will make you feel your best. I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are in October, I'm sure you know better than we do, but wear something that generally doesn't make you uncomfortably cold or hot in that type of weather.

And definitely wear something you love that makes you feel great. If you wear something you love and feel confident in, it'll probably come across in your mannerisms and that's what you want.

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

I still observe the "no white after Labor Day" rule too, lol.

For me it depends on the weather. If it's 80 degrees, I'll dress like it's 80 degrees. If it's 60 degrees then I'll dress for that weather. That makes the most sense to me.

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

One other thing -- after you have received feedback on your choices and made your selections, it would be a good idea for you (and for us) to remove the links to your choices so that you are not recognized during recruitment.

Good point, I just removed the link I quoted.

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

This school is NOT in the South, far from it. Also, white heels are being shown in fashion magazines. Wear what you're comfortable wearing. I absolutely take fashion risks now and then, but in a go-to situation I wear something I feel good wearing, something tried and true. I promise you that the women in charge of the colonization are much more concerned with what's on the inside than what's being worn on the outside. Be your best you and enjoy the experience!

This is the most important thing. Make sure that you're wearing what makes you feel most confident and helps you portray yourself the way you want. And honestly, at the end of the day, our outer layer only makes the initial impression and we all have to impress with what's on the inside.

Oh, yes. Trust me, I always feel like I can go into a conversation with absolute confidence and I do pretty well up until the part where I start speaking a little more than a few sentences. I get very intimidated by beautiful women and I start to think as I'm speaking that I must be boring them to death and they're only nodding their heads to be nice and look interested...needless to say, I'm definitely working with some of my floor mates on practicing the conversations I'll be having! XD

[FSUZeta]

You won't have to deliver a solliloquy-so don't worry. It will be a conversation, but just in case your interviewer says "So, tell me a little about yourself" you might want to have a brief statement, or couple of statements, about you thought out and rehearsed.