Too old to wear letters around?

[AnotherKD]

That's a good point, guys. I live within blocks of Howard University and routinely see older women in their jackets. It especially makes me smile when they're walking in a big group together.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

That's a good point, ladies. I live within blocks of Howard University and routinely see older women in their jackets. It especially makes me smile when they're walking in a big group together.

HU is the Mecca of BGLOdom, in general, so you will see BGLOers walking in groups and you will see older members (faculty, alum, visitors, etc.) walking around in letters sometimes.

On another note, I am glad that I'm no longer the oldest person in this thread. Happy belated birthday, 33girl, and I'm sure your tomato red jacket is really nice. You should still wear it.

[MysticCat]

Alums, do you still wear your letters?

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Alums, do you still wear your letters?

I am over 50 and wear my fraternity letters and crest on knit shirts. I also have a nice jacket with the letters and several hats with the fraternity name on it. I think you should feel free to wear what you want. As someone else said "you earned those letters" wear them proudly.

[ThetaPrincess24]

I still wear my letters occasionally. I just turned 30, but still look 20 apparently because that is what people often think when they first meet me.

I mainly wear letter sweatshirts here and there, but not to relive glory days. It's just part of my wardrobe--if it is clean, warm, and hanging in my closet or folded in my drawer then I'll wear it. I do still wear some rush and party shirts around the house or to the gym or when running early morning errands. So while I still wear my letters, I dont make it a point to wear them everyday or several times a week like I did when I was an active collegian member As others have stated, if people giving you crappy looks about it, then the problem lies with them, not you.

[love1god]

Hello I'm a Sisterfriend, but I personally love when I see older greeks who are still in touch with their organization and are proud to flaunt it. My first exposure to Greek life was the profession adult family friends I got more acquainted with in high school. Whenever I visited them in their offices I would see their letters or other subtle indicators of their affiliation, and it's what got me intrigued. Not because it was flashy or cute looking, but because it was really a LIFETIME commitment and not something just done during your heyday of college.

I would say as long as it is tasteful, wear your colors and letters with pride. I would not advise a 45 year old to wear their rhinestone studded xyz tank top or their letter accross the bottom of their yoga pant. But a tote bag, a t-shirt, and such is awesome.

[sigmadiva]

Based on the NPC and one D9 responses in this thread is the reason for the difference in feeling / attitude towards one's glo after undergrad. What I mean is the attitude for NPC - 'I did it for four years'. The attitude for NPHC - 'I'm doing this for life.'

As Dr. Phil stated it is very common, almost expected for some individuals in the D9 that I know, to wear our letters quite frequently.

To answer the OP - they are YOUR letters that you worked for and earned! Wear them as often and as frequently as you want.

[sdeason1]

Congratulations to the D-9 GLOs for wearing their letters after graduation. They are proud enough to do so. As to those that laughed at a Sigma Chi alumni I am sure he was/is proud of him being a member of a great organization and why not. I try to wear mine when I can for not only functions but working as I meet many other GLOs that way.
Upsetting is when undergrads do not wear their letters but logo shirts for beer companies or clothing stores. I went through my ritual and earned my letters and badge, I am dang proud of that fact.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by sdeason1

Congratulations to the D-9 GLOs for wearing their letters after graduation. They are proud enough to do so. As to those that laughed at a Sigma Chi alumni I am sure he was/is proud of him being a member of a great organization and why not. I try to wear mine when I can for not only functions but working as I meet many other GLOs that way.
Upsetting is when undergrads do not wear their letters but logo shirts for beer companies or clothing stores. I went through my ritual and earned my letters and badge, I am dang proud of that fact.

Hey what's up Tom?

[sdeason1]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Hey what's up Tom?

???? it is Steve.