Appearance Regulations for Recruitment?

[twinkle555]

Originally Posted by kt8319

I have already given directions about which outfits will be worn on which nights so they have plenty of time to prepare for recruitment in September. I was just wondering about everyone's policies, such as if you must have your hair down, no nail polish, no big earrings, etc. I'm not really sure how to go about setting these rules, and just wasn't sure about how most chapters have policies on those types of things. And of course I would never force anyone to go tanning or get a manicure or anything of that sort, just the basic regulations and allowances chapters provide. Also, I'm worried about how to enforce it because we have a couple of girls who sometimes ignore policies (things like dying their hair in an odd way right before recruitment would not surprise me).

The chapter I advise did a powerpoint slide showing EVERYTHING acceptable they would need to purchase, including the appropriate jewelry and shoes. As for hair and nails, we always told them they had to have their hair styled (as in not wet, not scrunched..they had to have it down and curly or straightened) and STRONGLY RECOMMENDED a fresh haircut and dye job if needed. Manicures were always either french, nude or clear polish, no colors. We actually did a sneaky way of getting the girls to go tanning, we would have tanning parties at the local salon during spirit week where they would serve non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and offer us HUGE discounts.Tanning wasnt an issue that we enforced. We would also have outfit checks where girls had to present themselves to the recruitment chair and an advisor in all their outfits WITH hair done, shoes, nails, jewelry,etc. So when all was said and done, if there were girls that didnt follow the regulations and guidelines, and they didnt fix the problem,they didnt recruit, plain and simple. Instead they had to do the boring tasks like work in the kitchen and plate snacks, set up crafts for Philanthropy Day etc. Hope that helps

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by twinkle555

We actually did a sneaky way of getting the girls to go tanning, we would have tanning parties at the local salon during spirit week where they would serve non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and offer us HUGE discounts.

That's fucked up.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

That's fucked up.

This month's new hot handbag is having your skin look like a handbag.

GOD. Get with the times!

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

That's fucked up.

My thoughts exactly.

[psy]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

My thoughts exactly.

ITA.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

That's fucked up.

Very. Suggesting a spray tan (SUGGESTING, not requiring...they don't work on everyone and can be expensive) is one thing. Real tanning should be DISCOURAGED.

My chapter used to require red polish on toenails and clear polish on (clean and groomed) fingernails, and natural looking make up and hair (though on our campus a pink streak or something similar in the hair wouldn't be all that unusual and I doubt anyone would ever be asked to change it for recruitment). We did do matching outfits for parties and on my campus many of the sororities wear a certain color when they go out together to stand out, so that was common as well. We had dress checks for our pref and open house dresses. I felt all of that was fair...it drives me crazy to see what some of them look like during recruitment now. I applaud minimal control of appearance. But our campus holds recruitment about 2 weeks after school beings and in my opinion sorority women should at least show up to class with clean hair, clothing, and faces and show up to parties looking their personal best, whatever that might require. Anything less is laziness in my eyes.

I do suggest a refresher course on what clothing is appropriate when, and how to dress different body types correctly (clothing should fit, and that does not mean should-be-shrink-wrapped). And a reminder that being clean and well groomed is essential...not just for recruitment, but for life. Appearance matters. Observe what is the norm on your campus and go from there. It's NOT too much to ask that everyone put their best foot forward during recruitment. But try to come up with your guidelines as far ahead of time as possible, especially if certain outfits are required so that no one grumbles about scrambling around at the last minute to meet the requirements.