About purses and wardrobe

[agzg]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I've had to explain them to a few sisters who have been quite colorful in their choices of undergarments under initiation clothing. Also in general if you're wearing white or cream, go for nude/skin tone undergarments as white can show through. I think that slips started to fade from use with pantyhose, thong underwear, and Spanx, but they are still not a bad idea under white, cream, or light fabrics such as linen.

I do wear slips, especially under a couple of dresses that are white (initiation dress included, although I was lucky and got one fashionable enough/not too dressy that it's appropriate for summer cocktail parties) and under wool skirts that are sometimes itchy.

Random question and potential further hijack - where do you find slips? I can't remember where I got my last one - not really an indication of how often I wear a slip but more likely how often I wear a skirt or dress at all - but I haven't seen them anywhere and am looking to buy some new since I have a couple of skirts that my slips on hand show at the bottom or if there's a slit in the back of the skirt. This isn't really an issue for summer since all those skirts are lined anyway but I bet in the cold Chicago winters I'd be glad for an extra layer!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by agzg

Random question and potential further hijack - where do you find slips?

Try Sears or Penneys.

[FSUZeta]

the last time i bought a slip, i found it at a department store-dillards or macy's-can't remember which. of course, this was after i had been laughed out of some other shops for asking if they had slips-victoria's secret, etc.

[baci]

If you want a really inexpensive one I bought one at the Motherhood store. Yes, the maternity store. (they fit people who are not pregnant as well as they STRETCH ) I bought the smallest they had and what was great about it was it had a wide strip of lace at the bottom that you could cut tiers off to make it the length you needed it to be. It was so reasonable priced and really fit me perfect.

If not, this is a great online store:
http://www.herroom.com/slips.aspx

They have all levels of quality and such a selection.
IMO, a great slip comes in handy!

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by agzg

I do wear slips, especially under a couple of dresses that are white (initiation dress included, although I was lucky and got one fashionable enough/not too dressy that it's appropriate for summer cocktail parties) and under wool skirts that are sometimes itchy.

Random question and potential further hijack - where do you find slips? I can't remember where I got my last one - not really an indication of how often I wear a slip but more likely how often I wear a skirt or dress at all - but I haven't seen them anywhere and am looking to buy some new since I have a couple of skirts that my slips on hand show at the bottom or if there's a slit in the back of the skirt. This isn't really an issue for summer since all those skirts are lined anyway but I bet in the cold Chicago winters I'd be glad for an extra layer!

I've driven a sister or two to Walmart as they have half slips for around six or seven dollars, which is reasonable as they don't use it often. As the other women said, Sears, JCPenney's, Kohl's, Target, Macy's all have them. I have three (white, beige, black) that come to my knee so I can wear them with a lot of things. You're right though, they are handy in winter but you have to be careful of static cling!

I realize I'm kind of "old fashioned" as I didn't wear jeans as a clothing item (unless I was horseback riding, doing physical work, or camping) as a teenager and rarely shopped in Juniors because I didn't like the clothes, so it is just part of what I have as a functional wardrobe. I also had a job in college with a professional dress code and though I've relaxed it a bit since I live in Idaho (and I experience a real winter, unlike in San Francisco) it is something ingrained by my upbringing.

FYI: Half slip is just that, it is like a skirt and starts at the waist. Full slip is all one piece, with the top being like a camisole. You can buy them as separates and use the camisole under a blouse. There are also foundation garments that are slips which do the work of Spanx. These are items that should be worn with skirt suits or work dresses, so it isn't a bad idea to have one on hand if you're in college and plan to be involved with activities that require business attire (student government, internships, other high leadership levels). Foundation garments should never be uncomfortable, and if they are try a different one or see a professional for advice at Nordstrom or another higher end department store. There is truly a difference in well made and garments fitted by a trained professional, and what is sold at Victoria's Secret.

[Smile_Awhile]

I just bought a half slip at Target for $9. I love it because it's only 16 inches- most of the half slips I've found nearly hit the floor (especially because I'm short). I'm only 19, but I always wear a slip under slightly sheer skirts. That probably comes from a) being raised in the South and 2) my mother griping about sheer skirts. I really haven't looked at or worn a full slip since about the age of 9 though... I suppose if I ever needed one, I'd just wear my half slip and a white camisole.

[tld221]

random hijack -

i think slips are pretty classy, the really fancy ones youd get from a lingerie shop. i dont own any clothes that i'd wear a slip with.

[agzg]

I have never seen a slip at Target, and I've been looking!

I'm not a full slip type of girl.

[myalterego]

Thanks for the advice!

I have several dressy shoes I could wear (and are walking friendly) - both open and closed. However, I think I'll be ditching the hose. The open-toed shoes are a little more flattering overall. Now to just perfect the art of painting toenails without painting toes and the floor. ; ) Other people's toes? No problem.

Tanning lotions scare me a little, I know how to apply (exfoliate!) and generally do a decent job, but it does rub off.

[Kansas City]

Originally Posted by myalterego

Thanks for the advice!

I have several dressy shoes I could wear (and are walking friendly) - both open and closed. However, I think I'll be ditching the hose. The open-toed shoes are a little more flattering overall. Now to just perfect the art of painting toenails without painting toes and the floor. ; ) Other people's toes? No problem.

Tanning lotions scare me a little, I know how to apply (exfoliate!) and generally do a decent job, but it does rub off.

I'd consider a splurge on a pedicure and maybe a manicure too.

Also, as far as self taners are concerned, I have had good results with Neutrogena products and they tend to be less expensive. Be sure to wash hands very well (I use a bleach cleaner like comet or soft scrub) following application. If you apply a few coats a day or so before recruitment, your chances of them rubbing off decrease significantly as the skin itself darkens after about 4 hours and the bronzers contained in the products are washed off during normal showering. If you are still concerned, try a few professional spray tanning sessions (although a bit expensive for my budget).

[perfectinpurple]

Originally Posted by Kansas City

I'd consider a splurge on a pedicure and maybe a manicure too.

Also, as far as self taners are concerned, I have had good results with Neutrogena products and they tend to be less expensive. Be sure to wash hands very well (I use a bleach cleaner like comet or soft scrub) following application. If you apply a few coats a day or so before recruitment, your chances of them rubbing off decrease significantly as the skin itself darkens after about 4 hours and the bronzers contained in the products are washed off during normal showering. If you are still concerned, try a few professional spray tanning sessions (although a bit expensive for my budget).

While more expensive, it may be worth the splurge, especially if she's tanning to cover up some scars or just to look nicer in her recruitment outfits. As someone who had a terrible incident with a self tanner (I'm talking orange and streaky that took hours of painful scrubbing to fix) I know the value of spending a little extra for a professional job.

Also, if you search, you can get them for cheap if the tanning salon happens to be training someone/is just opening. A good friend of mine used to work at a tanning place and whenever someone needed to be taught how to use the spray tanner machine they would always offer to do it for a very reduced price.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Kansas City

I'd consider a splurge on a pedicure and maybe a manicure too.

Also, as far as self taners are concerned, I have had good results with Neutrogena products and they tend to be less expensive. Be sure to wash hands very well (I use a bleach cleaner like comet or soft scrub) following application. If you apply a few coats a day or so before recruitment, your chances of them rubbing off decrease significantly as the skin itself darkens after about 4 hours and the bronzers contained in the products are washed off during normal showering. If you are still concerned, try a few professional spray tanning sessions (although a bit expensive for my budget).

Just a little note here:

Careful about experimenting with any new self-tanners or getting a spray tan TOO close to recruitment.

If something goes wrong with it or you don't like it, be sure that you have enough time to fix or change it.

You don't want to get a horrible spray tan that you hate and have to go through recruitment looking like an Oompa Loompa.

[gee_ess]

You don't want to get a horrible spray tan that you hate and have to go through recruitment looking like an Oompa Loompa.
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[myalterego]

I would most certainly stand out if I were bright orange and streaky, but perhaps not in a good way. Extra points if drunk and talking about all the boys I've done?

As for a manicure and pedicure, the last time I had that done (only one place here) the woman cut my nails and they bled pretty bad, I was not thrilled. My friend is pretty good at mani/pedi so she's doing one for me.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I'll own up to wearing hose sometimes, but they are super nude and natural for my skin tone, and most people can't tell when I wear them. I'm also a woman who owns and wears slips, so I'm obviously a fan of functional undergarments. If you do go the hose route make sure to pick shoes that work with hose, as you mentioned sandals and that may be problematic if your toes look webbed.

Side note: do you know how hard it is to find slips these days? I went looking for one the other day and couldn't find one!

To the OP: there's nothing wrong with wearing nylons if you want to. Like someone else said, make sure they match your skin tone. Usually people can't even tell that you're wearing them if you get a good pair. My favs: if you have a Talbots by you, they have fabulous hosiery.