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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby
That's fucked up.
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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.
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