University of Arizona: WHAT TO WEAR

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by AZpnm

Hi! I'm participating in formal recruitment this August at University of Arizona. I'm so excited! I have friends who have rushed in the south but I've heard that people dress differently for rush in Arizona, and that its more casual. I was just wondering mainly if short-shorts are appropriate - I don't mean where you can see anything you wouldnt want to! but something along the lines of this: these are the pictures of what the University Panhellenic Council suggests http://arizonagreek.orgsync.com/org/pan/whattowear but sometimes it's hard to tell just by their pictures, anyone who's been through rush at u of a would be of GREAT help or anyone who was at a west coast, southwest, or similar school.

Thanks in advance!

AZ Theta and Bear Down this is your domain. The pictures in the book are spot on. That is how the young women dress in AZ and at ASU and UofA. It will be HOT HOT HOT probably over 105. Make sure you have a lot of water (I mean stay super hydrated) and if you can find a fan with a mister (the water wont stay around) that will help keep you cool. Wear comfortable shoes especially if your feet swell in the heat (maybe that is an old lady problem!) The white shorts in the picture are not to short for recruitment in AZ.

Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

AZ Theta and Bear Down this is your domain. The pictures in the book are spot on. That is how the young women dress in AZ and at ASU and UofA. It will be HOT HOT HOT probably over 105. Make sure you have a lot of water (I mean stay super hydrated) and if you can find a fan with a mister (the water wont stay around) that will help keep you cool. Wear comfortable shoes especially if your feet swell in the heat (maybe that is an old lady problem!) The white shorts in the picture are not to short for recruitment in AZ.

Good Luck!

My husband and I were born, raised, and lived in AZ for over 20+ years. AZ in the summer is hot as hades. If you're an AZ kid you get used to it or at least smart about it. If you're new to AZ, summer heat is a kick in the pants.

My daughter was born in AZ but we moved to SoCal before she entered K. We went back to Tucson last summer on our pre-college decision visits. I forgot how hot it could be. My daughter asked if it was always that hot. I said only May through Sept. She looked at me like I was completely out of my mind.

The attire they're showing looks like what the UofA girls were wearing when we were there.

[AZpnm]

Thank you so much for all the advice I feel a lot more comfortable picking my outfits now - I was just curious - for the first two or maybe even three days I was planning to wear cute sandals or flats since I know I'll be doing a lot of walking but is it worth it to wear a pair of wedges for days 3/4? or should I just stick to easy sandals.

Thanks again!

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by AZpnm

Thank you so much for all the advice I feel a lot more comfortable picking my outfits now - I was just curious - for the first two or maybe even three days I was planning to wear cute sandals or flats since I know I'll be doing a lot of walking but is it worth it to wear a pair of wedges for days 3/4? or should I just stick to easy sandals.

Thanks again!

Yes, lots of girls wear wedges for the later days. Good luck!

[arizonagirl]

I am also going through recruitment at UA in the fall. Any advice on what shoes to wear each day? I understand heels for preference, but what about philanthropy day and skit day? Any advice would be helpful!

Also, for the casual day, what bottoms would you suggest? I was thinking black and white shorts, because I wanted to steer away from jean shorts. Good idea?

Thanks!