Recruitment Shopping - Page 2

ClassicBeauty · #1 07-06-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by violetpretty

I don't know why you are asking for recommendations of stores. Check your campus or ask your Rho Gamma how dressy each event is, and wear something to that effect that is your style. If a chapter only likes you because you have a Lilly dress, is that chapter actually a good fit for you? Not to pick on Lilly, because if that is your style, then you should wear it. Do you want to feel like you have to constantly keep up with certain labels and stores in order to fit in with a group of women who will be your sisters?

I will agree with previous posters that your outfits should be tasteful and flattering, but I don't think you should buy clothes from a store that you normally wouldn't for a similarly dressy event.

I was asking for recs of stores just so I can get an idea of where to shop. My head went blank when I was starting to think of places to start looking online for outfits. I wish I could ask my Rho Gamma, but I dont get to meet her until the night of the first party haha.

I'm going to a pretty competitive school in the south (well, I think it's considered the south). I just wanted to know if I should go out of my way to buy nicer sundresses. I think I already have my pref dress, but I'm not sure if the color is eyecatching enough. I know it's recommended to buy a dress with color to it.

Oh, and for the first day of rush, they recommend wearing shorts instead of a skirt because of the whole flashing issue. I have these nice navy ralph lauren shorts, but what if they don't match the recruitment shirt I'm given? Should I buy a pair of khaki shorts too, just to be safe? (I dont really like denim).

MaggieXi · #2 07-06-2007, 02:49 PM

If your campus states that shorts are ok for first round, navy, khaki, white or khaki-green are always a good standby and better than denim. You can usually find nicer shorts at jcrew, banana republic or ann taylor. They usually have "classic" looking shorts.

And if you are thinking of wearing sandals as footwear, you might want to check out that new anti-blister stuff from Bandaid. I use it when I get new summer shoes and it really keeps the blisters away!!!

AlphaFrog · #3 07-06-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicBeauty

Oh, and for the first day of rush, they recommend wearing shorts instead of a skirt because of the whole flashing issue. I have these nice navy ralph lauren shorts, but what if they don't match the recruitment shirt I'm given? Should I buy a pair of khaki shorts too, just to be safe? (I dont really like denim).

Unless your rush tees are midnight black or an odd shade of darker blue, navy shorts should go just fine. If your shirts are black (which I would seriously doubt) please don't wear navy shorts. Also, please don't wear black (or navy, unless it's the exact shade) shoes with your navy shorts. Just say no to bruisewear.

dgdramadawg · #4 07-06-2007, 04:56 PM

I really recommend New York and Company for recruitment shopping. I have purchased sundresses there as well as dressier dresses, slacks, and shorts... I could probably dress someone to go through recruitment with just the NYandCo stuff in my closet! Regardless of your style and your campus' recruitment dress suggestions, you could probably find something there. I love it because the clothes look great on people of varying body types.

Designergal3 · #5 07-10-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

If you're rushing anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon, Lilly is always a good choice.

At the same time, most likely if you're rushing a northern school, Lilly would be completely out of place other than daytime prefs. it'd be completely too dressy. I think its a miracle to ever see a girl in a dress here in the north.

Seems like the awful legging trend is the thing up here (slobby chic in my opinion). Leggings show way too much of your body than anyone really EVER needs to see.

annabella · #6 07-10-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Designergal3

Seems like the awful legging trend is the thing up here (slobby chic in my opinion). Leggings show way too much of your body than anyone really EVER needs to see.

I feel like if girls are going to insist upon wearing leggings (which I don't think I've owned since the age of 6), then they should remember to treat them like pantyhose. That said, if I see one more pair worn as pants or with a tunic top (as opposed to a minidress).....

Soliloquy · #7 07-10-2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by annabella

I feel like if girls are going to insist upon wearing leggings (which I don't think I've owned since the age of 6), then they should remember to treat them like pantyhose. That said, if I see one more pair worn as pants or with a tunic top (as opposed to a minidress).....

If I can practically see your butt, it's too short to be worn with only leggings!

I personally love them and wear them frequently with skirts, especially my denim skirt. They're a great way to add a bit of extra coverage on a cold day or add a bit of "rock flair" to an outfit.

alrphimu · #8 07-12-2007, 03:11 PM

in general, if your campus sends out recommendations on what to wear, go the dressier end of what they suggest.

For example, at my school for the first day PHA provides a t shirt and suggests you wear shorts or a casual skirt....always go with the skit. and avoid flip flops...not only do they look sloppy (go for cute tennis shoes or sandals over flip flops for a casual day), but they make that annoying "flap-flap" noise while walking, and they break easily if someone accidently steps on the back of it (and if there are 200+ girls leaving a sorority house at the end of a party, it's bound to happen.

ClassicBeauty · #9 07-12-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alrphimu

in general, if your campus sends out recommendations on what to wear, go the dressier end of what they suggest.

For example, at my school for the first day PHA provides a t shirt and suggests you wear shorts or a casual skirt....always go with the skit. and avoid flip flops...not only do they look sloppy (go for cute tennis shoes or sandals over flip flops for a casual day), but they make that annoying "flap-flap" noise while walking, and they break easily if someone accidently steps on the back of it (and if there are 200+ girls leaving a sorority house at the end of a party, it's bound to happen.

Ooh! Thanks! You must be able to read minds because I was about to ask that today. What about those cute open toed flats? Do you think those would be appropriate for rush?

FSUZeta · #10 07-13-2007, 08:39 AM

however, if you have acreage to cover on the first couple of recruitment days, you might think about carrying a pair of flip flops to wear while walking from one house to the next-just switch to more appropriate shoes when you arrive at your destination.

adpiucf · #11 07-13-2007, 08:58 AM

This happened to me a lot in DC. I used to ride the metro to work and walk several blocks in heels until I noticed that a lot of other riders were in suits and flip flops or sneakers-- and they had their "work shoes" in a work bag! I finally got the idea and started wearing "metro shoes" before I got to the office....

Unfortunately, people get distracted--- there were so many times when I would be at work 1/2 the day and realized I was still wearing my comfy shoes.... some PNMs might experience this, too, if they have flip flips or sneakers to wear between parties. You get distracted and poof!- midway through prefs you look down and horrors! You're wearing Crocs instead of your sexy black kitten heels.

33girl · #12 07-13-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicBeauty

Ooh! Thanks! You must be able to read minds because I was about to ask that today. What about those cute open toed flats? Do you think those would be appropriate for rush?

You mean the ones that are closed like regular flats except the toes stick out? I think those would be perfect.