Outfit ideas for those already members

[violetpretty]

You know what would fly at your campus and with your chapter, but here are some ideas:

*I always liked when my chapter had a color scheme (1-2 "colors" and 1-2 "neutrals) and created "pin attire" type outfits using that color scheme. It looks unified without looking cookie-cutter. We did pink, purple, brown and white; blue, green, brown, and white; pink, gray, and white. I think red, green, white, and brown could look nice for AChiO.

*I like when chapters use their own colors, and I think AChiO has beautiful colors, but you do want to make sure you don't look too Christmas-y, which will happen if there is red and green overload. I saw the AGDs at Chico State wearing a white top, dark jeans, and either red, yellow/buff, or green accessories (belt, scarf, headband, jewelry, hair ribbons). I presume each sister was assigned a color. If your color was red, you would only wear red accessories. It looked really cute. AChiO would look similar, just nix the yellow/buff.

*As for the cardigans, that is a cute idea! I agree with 33girl in recommending a neutral color for the cardigans (white or black), and then wearing a red or green tank beneath. Red in particular is not universally flattering in large amounts near the face. Black or khaki dress pants or skirts could look really nice!

*AChiO at my campus wore dark jeans, black or white tops, and gold accessories (could include shoes, belts, jewelry, hair accessories). It looked pretty.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

*I always liked when my chapter had a color scheme (1-2 "colors" and 1-2 "neutrals)

Same here and this is especially helpful on a large Recruitment campus. PNMs get overwhelmed by visiting so many chapters and don't always take good notes. So often we hear comments like "I really liked the house that wore all blue/red/fill in the blank, but I don't remember which one it was."

Just be careful though. For example, ADPi's philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House. Often chapters think it would be great to decorate and dress in Mickey D red and yellow for Philanthropy round ... which happens to be Chi O's colors.

[ErinBee]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

*I like when chapters use their own colors, and I think AChiO has beautiful colors, but you do want to make sure you don't look too Christmas-y, which will happen if there is red and green overload. I saw the AGDs at Chico State wearing a white top, dark jeans, and either red, yellow/buff, or green accessories (belt, scarf, headband, jewelry, hair ribbons). I presume each sister was assigned a color. If your color was red, you would only wear red accessories. It looked really cute. AChiO would look similar, just nix the yellow/buff.

This is a great idea!!

We did black cardigans with our crest in lavender with a lavender and black bottoms. That was the first and only year we did that. It's cute for philanthropy events but it ended up looking like a librarian gathering/funeral when we were all together. Much of the feedback we got was that it was imitating to the PNM's.

I would kind of match what the PNM's are wearing as far as dressiness. If they're wearing church attire then I would kind of go that route. It makes them feel on the same level as you.

If you need anymore help feel free to PM me!