Biggest Rush Mistakes at any institution - Page 18

DSTCHAOS · #**256** 02-19-2008, 12:20 PM

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 · #**257** 02-19-2008, 03:18 PM

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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 · #**258** 02-19-2008, 03:25 PM

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 · #**259** 02-19-2008, 04:07 PM

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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 · #**260** 02-19-2008, 05:26 PM

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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 · #**261** 02-19-2008, 05:51 PM

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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.

DSTCHAOS · #**262** 02-19-2008, 05:59 PM

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Oh, absolutely, but I'm not sure it's the social uniform for them like it is for the demographic I described.

I agree. I was actually thinking of polo shirt and not oxford shirt.

sasquatch · #**263** 02-19-2008, 08:47 PM

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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.

Agreed. Levis 501's (and similar styles) are the only acceptable jeans, but after undergrad, it's time to hang them up unless you're on the farm or something. 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.

PhiGam · #**264** 02-19-2008, 10:36 PM

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

srmom · #**265** 02-20-2008, 10:54 AM

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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!!!

33girl · #**266** 02-20-2008, 11:00 AM

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Agreed. Levis 501's (and similar styles) are the only acceptable jeans, but after undergrad, it's time to hang them up unless you're on the farm or something. 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.

If I knew a guy who never ever wore jeans, I'd think he was the biggest geek in the history of the universe. I mean...the founder of our company wears jeans and he's pushing 60 (and he looks great in them).

This post just made me think that sasquatch must dress like Robbie, Chip and Ernie.

nittanyalum · #**267** 02-20-2008, 11:05 AM

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This post just made me think that sasquatch must dress like Robbie, Chip and Ernie.

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! (I miss that show!)

UGAalum94 · #**268** 02-20-2008, 12:47 PM

I think it's a very regional thing. Among a certain type of southern guy, who isn't really nerdy despite what you're imagining, what we're saying is completely true.

It's not that they give it a lot of thought; it's just that they buy khakis instead of jeans and pretty much only wear t-shirts as undershirts. And this type of guy tends to be overrepresented in "good" fraternity chapters in the south.
(Hunter/fisherman types probably still buy jeans, but they wouldn't wear them too many places socially in adulthood.)

If you want to be in the chapters that are made up of these kind of guys, it's in your best interest to seem to be one of them.

In a different region, like the Southwest, the same type of guys probably wears jeans a lot; these things are going to vary a lot by climate and common activities.

ETA: I want to add that other chapters on SEC campuses tend to follow suit in their expectations, even if it's primarily made up of guys from the suburbs who grew up wearing cargo shorts and graphic t-shirts in high school. I'm basing this on my dad, my brother and conversations with former students, as well as my experience as an undergraduate, so my indirect observation window is a 50 year span on multiple SEC campuses. Sure, it may not be this way everywhere, but consider that a guy rushing in khakis and a polo is probably okay most places so no harm is done, but a guy rushing in cargo shorts and a T-shirt is probably limiting himself in some regions.

PhiGam · #**269** 02-20-2008, 03:45 PM

Outdoor activities require T shirts and jeans too.

Beryana · #**270** 02-20-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch

Agreed. Levis 501's (and similar styles) are the only acceptable jeans, but after undergrad, it's time to hang them up unless you're on the farm or something. 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.

So you are saying that I should be outside painting my house (or putting up a fence, or working on a car, etc) wearing khakis and a collared shirt?! Oh, how about refinishing my kitchen floor (hardwood under linoleum, vinyl, and carpet)? I couldn't imagine doing work around the house in anything other than t-shirt and jeans. I prefer not to ruin my better clothes if it can be avoided.