Too old to wear letters around?

[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.