Biggest Rush Mistakes at any institution

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

Motion the floor to add hoodies and sandals with socks to the list?

Originally Posted by PhiGam

No discussion? Motion to vote passes. All in favor?

Even I will vote a hearty "aye!" to that! (don't know if girls "count" in this vote tho...)

[srmom]

I've been to several places in Texas that do not allow you to drink at 18 regardless of who you are with. I've also been to several places that do. Not sure how that works but it seems like I heard that it wasn't a law, merely a loophole that allows for it.

Me too. Last year, when my oldest was 2 months shy of his 21st birthday, I took him to a very nice steak house, where I ordered a bottle of wine, and asked for two glasses. After they opened the wine, they ID'ed him. I told them that he was my son, and that I wanted to share the wine with him. NO GO!

Thank God they let me recork the wine and take it with me, or I would have been trying to drink it all by myself (of course, I probably would have had to be carried out ). It was a very nice bottle, and I damn sure wasn't going to have them pouring it out!!!

[DSTCHAOS]

Grown men shouldn't wear jeans that are hanging off their butts. This is why jeans are made that don't look designer or baggy but have a loose fit.

The jeans that were pictured scream unstylish cornball to me. From the color to the tapered legs.

[bowsandtoes]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

The jeans that were pictured scream unstylish cornball to me. From the color to the tapered legs.

This is seems to be where the Southern 'fratty' style diverges. Self-respecting fraternity members should never go out of their way to appear 'stylish'. Unless its a semi-formal or formal event you shouldn't have to go out of your way to look presentable. Some plain khaki pants or shorts and a solid polo or oxford should have you set.

Given, in the spring/summer its fine to wear lighter colors. But you should never prepare for a fraternity/sorority event thinking you're a model. Like Phigam said, every rush you'll see guys trying to get in wearing a tight hollister muscle shirt and dark jeans. They just look like clowns.

[DSTCHAOS]

Being in a fraternity doesn't equal 'fratty' for everyone.

Beyond that, tI was typing in terms of men wearing them, in general. That could be a regional, cultural, or whatever distinction.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by bowsandtoes

This is seems to be where the Southern 'fratty' style diverges. Self-respecting fraternity members should never go out of their way to appear 'stylish'. Unless its a semi-formal or formal event you shouldn't have to go out of your way to look presentable. Some plain khaki pants or shorts and a solid polo or oxford should have you set.

Given, in the spring/summer its fine to wear lighter colors. But you should never prepare for a fraternity/sorority event thinking you're a model. Like Phigam said, every rush you'll see guys trying to get in wearing a tight hollister muscle shirt and dark jeans. They just look like clowns.

I think there's kind of an white, middle class or above, adult guy uniform in the south, especially if you are outside of big urban and suburban areas. Owning khaki pants, oxford cloth shirts, and a navy blue sport coat will allow you to dress appropriately for 90% of your life.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Owning khaki pants, oxford cloth shirts....

These are fine with me and aren't exclusive to white, middle class men, of course.

Men who love to golf or work in certain fields have to own khakis and oxford cloth shirts to survive.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

These are fine with me and are exclusive to white, middle class men, of course.

Men who love to golf or work in certain fields have to own khakis and oxford cloth shirts to survive.

Oh, absolutely, but I'm not sure it's the social uniform for them like it is for the demographic I described. I'd put the number of days that my dad didn't wear those items at fewer than 10% and he's not a golfer. (Well, for it to literally be true, I suppose I'd have to include polo shirts.) I'm not sure he owns jeans (or has ever owned them for that matter). And it's not that my dad is a khaki wearing freak; it's true for a whole category of southern men.

[PhiGam]

New rule up, #10. Tell me what y'all think about it.

[srmom]

Other than that, jeans should not be worn by those older than, say, 22. T shirts are the same IMO. They're ok to wear to class while an undergrad, but only to class, and you should still have a collar on your shirt 95% of the time. After college, T shirts are unacceptable (even for running to the store real quick) unless working out.

That statement is ridiculous!

No jeans after 22? right....

After college, t shirts are not acceptable at any time unless working out, even for running to the store? haha.

If that is truly what you believe, you spend way too much time thinking about what you are wearing. Are you that insecure that you think that other people would judge you unacceptable for wearing jeans or a t shirt after college?

How old are you? If you are a college kid, come back to me in 10 years and tell me the honest truth that you have not worn jeans or a t shirt.

Give me a break!!!

[PhiGam]

Outdoor activities require T shirts and jeans too.

[macallan25]

I've got to disagree with the sasquatch post about jeans as well. I was taught all growing up how to dress in every situation and to say that you shouldn't wear jeans or a t-shirt past the age of 22 is ridiculous. I own and wear as much Brooks Brothers, Ben Silver, J Press, Polo, Bill's, Barbour, etc. etc. as the next person..........but I still find plenty of occasions to wear jeans too. I wear T-shirts to concerts and to fish in, when I'm not wearing a PFG or other fishing shirt, all the time.

Honestly, I've been to schools and visited fraternities all over the South, many being some of the best on their respective campuses, and seen plenty of guys wearing jeans. I don't think the people that refuse to wear anything but khakis are overrepresented at all. I see the jeans, blazer/sport coat, and button up with loafers look all the time.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I've got to disagree with the sasquatch post about jeans as well. I was taught all growing up how to dress in every situation and to say that you shouldn't wear jeans or a t-shirt past the age of 22 is ridiculous. I own and wear as much Brooks Brothers, Ben Silver, J Press, Polo, Bill's, Barbour, etc. etc. as the next person..........but I still find plenty of occasions to wear jeans too. I wear T-shirts to concerts and to fish in, when I'm not wearing a PFG or other fishing shirt, all the time.

Honestly, I've been to schools and visited fraternities all over the South, many being some of the best on their respective campuses, and seen plenty of guys wearing jeans. I don't think the people that refuse to wear anything but khakis are overrepresented at all. I see the jeans, blazer/sport coat, and button up with loafers look all the time.

Would you wear jeans and a t-shirt to rush though?

I think that's where the advice came up.

And as I said earlier, I suspect there are more adult non-redneck guys in Texas wearing jeans than there are in the Southeast.

I don't think it's unusual for college guys any place to wear jeans in their day to day lives in casual situations, but I don't think they are still doing in very much once they are out of school and in professional jobs in the southeast.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Would you wear jeans and a t-shirt to rush though?

I think that's where the advice came up.

And as I said earlier, I suspect there are more adult non-redneck guys in Texas wearing jeans than there are in the Southeast.

I don't think it's unusual for college guys any place to wear jeans in their day to day lives in casual situations, but I don't think they are still doing in very much once they are out of school and in professional jobs in the southeast.

No. You shouldn't wear that to Rush.

........and I understand not wearing jeans because of your professional job.

[fantASTic]

You know...I have several cousins [male] in Georgia, and I will say I don't think I've EVER seen them wear jeans. Even when camping...it's always khakis.