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Old 03-20-2007, 09:25 PM
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I can't really imagine a business suit being appropriate for rush.
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Old 03-20-2007, 09:25 PM
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I can't really imagine a business suit being appropriate for rush.
Cosign. A business suit might be a little too uptight for rush.
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:00 PM
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A resale shop is a great place to get higher-end clothing for a fraction of its original price. You won't get cutting edge fashion, but you should be able to find nice clothes that reflect your real style and personality, which is what any GLO worth joining should be most interested in.
Whatever you get, make sure it fits, is well-made, and comfortable. HTH -
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:07 PM
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It doesn't matter where your clothes come from as long as they look good on you.
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Old 03-21-2007, 07:35 AM
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-UGGs/Heels, leggings, long dressy shirt with a big belt
Oh, dear.

No offense to you or your school, Pink, I just can't believe these are back in fashion. That was one trend I thought was dead for good.
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Old 03-21-2007, 08:04 AM
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Don't wear a business suit. Check with the Office of Greek Life at your school regarding appropriate attire. Generally, recruitment gets progressively dressier, so think about wearing sundresses and then something you might wear to a graduation ceremony or nice dinner-type event for video/skit day and prefs. As long as you look your personal best and your clothes fit you well (remember: you are dressing for the girls, not boys!), it doesn't matter if your clothes come from Banana Republic or Old Navy. See if your parents will pitch in at all for one nice dress that you can wear again, though. And check out summer sales at the department stores. It is amazing what you can find on sale! Best of luck at recruitment!
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Old 03-21-2007, 08:17 AM
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business attire will NOT be appropriate for npc recruitment.

it will be much more important to look good, well put together and well groomed than it will to have all designer duds.

as for clothing from target, i have a friend who has several of the isaac mizrahi outfits and shoes from target and she always looks fabulous when she wears them. trust me, this is a lady who can shop absolutely anywhere she wants-saks, niemann marcus, private designer shops in town. she just knows what flatters her and how to put an entire outfit together. invest in a few trendy magazines-often they will show a designer outfit on one page and will show how to copy the look at a fraction of the price.

you don't have to buy all new clothes-you are meeting these people for the first time during recruitment, so unless your clothes are faded and worn and your shoes are dirty and scuffed, they won't know that your outfits are not new. if you think that all new clothes would make you feel more confident, then pace yourself-buy one outfit or item now, another next month, etc. instead of waiting until right before recruitment to buy all your clothes. look for sales.
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Old 03-21-2007, 09:21 PM
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business attire will NOT be appropriate for npc recruitment.
NPC recruitment attire is more relaxed than what I have expierienced in NPHC.

One of my old classmates was getting ready for NPC rush and she wore the prettiest sundress ever.....I think she got it from Old Navy, this was a couple of yeas ago.
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Old 03-21-2007, 08:50 AM
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Oh, dear.

No offense to you or your school, Pink, I just can't believe these are back in fashion. That was one trend I thought was dead for good.
That was my first thought as well.

Hello 80s.



I think one of the new sundresses that Old Navy is offering would be appropriate...


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The only way I can see brand names coming up in (polite, rush appropriate) conversation is "Hey - great dress, where'd you get it?". And then, they've already admitted they liked it, no matter where it came from, so they'd look pretty snobby turning their noses up at it at that point. Other then that, the only other way they're even going to know it's from Old Navy is if they shop there themselves.
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Old 03-21-2007, 09:03 AM
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Wear something YOU feel comfortable in. Personal style always scores points during rush because we want to see what you can bring to our chapter and there is no better way to do this than wearing something that you feel great and confident in. Business suits are nice, but you dont necessarily want to wear one during rush, save it for a job interview later on. Just be yourself and follow the guidelines that the rush coordinators have given you. Cute little dresses always work. Brands dont matter as long as you look well put together and clean. Oh, and don't forget your smile!
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Old 03-22-2007, 10:31 AM
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Oh no, I actually agree with you, so no offense taken, haha.

I don't buy clothes like that because it is yet another trend from the past that will soon be out of style again. I was just talking to my parents about how unoriginal my generation is with fashion, we've stolen just about every trendy thing from past generations --- bell-bottoms from the 70's, capris from the 50's, and now we're emulating 80's style. Ugh.
And the ironic thing is, a lot of the 80s styles were kind of knockoffs from the 60s and other decades. There isn't really much else to do with clothes at this point, until we all start wearing Star Trek outfits (although I think Uhura would wear pajama pants instead of a skirt that barely covers her butt).

I have a VERY clear memory of standing waiting to cross the street, wearing black stirrup pants, a white/black/pink big shirt and my big black belt. And thinking I was TEH HOT. Yipes.
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Old 03-22-2007, 07:46 PM
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I have a VERY clear memory of standing waiting to cross the street, wearing black stirrup pants, a white/black/pink big shirt and my big black belt. And thinking I was TEH HOT. Yipes.
Did you have really curly, big hair in a droopy side pony tail, while wearing big pink hoop earrings?

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Old 03-21-2007, 04:45 PM
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For "dressy" we dressed as if we were going out, but to impress other girls, not to impress guys. That was a big thing... dress very cutely, but not with everything all hanging out like you're trying to pick up guys..
I can't emphasize this enough. At my school, some PNMs got "dressy" confused with "party attire." Sequiny sparkly shirts, ripped up hems that show your belly ring, tanks that show your bra straps, and pants that show your butt crack are never appropriate for recruitment. Err on the side of pretty, not sexy. If you happen to be a big chested girl, unfortunately any low-cut top is inappropriate. I don't want to see your boobs!

I'm with everyone, a full business suit is really too stuffy for recruitment. However, pieces of a business suit can be appropriate in the right context. Express has some cute suit jackets that would look great paired with a camisole, nicely tailored jeans, and heels.

One other thing...if you're wearing a thin fabric shirt or skirt, or a top with a big knit, stand in bright light (like outside or in a well lit room) and have a friend look at you from all angles to make sure nothing's see through. Some PNMs have been embarassed when they've realized their thong is totally visible through their new skirt in the bright sunlight, or that their red bra is visible through their sweater. And not to be gross, but wear correct undergarments under thin tops...sometimes the rooms can be cold...and that's all I'm saying about that!
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Old 03-21-2007, 05:06 PM
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Agreed. No one wants to see any of the following:

* your boobs
* butt crack
*thong or other underwear
* bra straps
* belly
*"headlights" (everybody knows what those are...)
*"camel toe"

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Old 03-21-2007, 05:10 PM
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For the record...I'm a Target and Old Navy kind of girl. My budget is very tight as well. I got my recruitment clothes there and later I found my whites for ritual at Target. You don't have to spend to look good, you just have to know how to wear it well.
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