Daytime Pref...what to wear?

[gee_ess]

Yes, a short cocktail dress in any color will work for a daytime party. The campus where I am an advisor has daytime pref parties and all houses where short cocktail dresses - our girls wear black. It works fine.

[Cutie_Hootie]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Yes, a short cocktail dress in any color will work for a daytime party. The campus where I am an advisor has daytime pref parties and all houses where short cocktail dresses - our girls wear black. It works fine.

I definitely second that. Even though our Pref is in the afternoon, when the PNMs enter our house, it is very dark and looks like it is being held in the evening. So the mood we set is still perfectly appropriate for black dresses.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Cutie_Hootie

I definitely second that. Even though our Pref is in the afternoon, when the PNMs enter our house, it is very dark and looks like it is being held in the evening. So the mood we set is still perfectly appropriate for black dresses.

This is how we did it, too.

[adpiucf]

I remember the ZTAs at my school wore white dresses with turquoise sashes. It was very pretty.

You could also do light green dresses. That would be summery.

Does UCLA still allow you do all matching? It won't be hard to find a uniform summer green. You can take some liberty with your colors-- it doesn't have to be specifically "AEPhi Green." Maybe a sleeveless tea length dress in celadon or seafoam, or lime? You can decorate with lemons and limes as centerpieces, if you have any tables. It will look summery and elegant and suitable for daytime, a little retro and very memorable.

Hope this helps! Regardless of what color you choose, it will be hot. You may want to consider cutting your outdoor ceremony plans a little short and taking things inside where it is cooler.

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Yes, a short cocktail dress in any color will work for a daytime party. The campus where I am an advisor has daytime pref parties and all houses where short cocktail dresses - our girls wear black. It works fine.

i like the idea of black cocktail dresses
still keep the mood of the ceremony, while allowing for the weather and time of day

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