Cost for shirts, formals, etc.?

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Jen

Badges vary greatly by sorority. Many include a plain badge in the cost of dues, and if you want a jewelled badge you pay the extra cost for it (I know my chapter included it and most members didn't even know other options were available). Some don't include the badge cost in dues and it's extra.

I've seen badges that range from plain gold plated around $40 to $800 dollar all diamond badges, depending on the sorority and the options they allow.

Phi Mu does not allow collegians to buy jeweled badges; are there any others that have this policy? I think mine was $35, but it's probably gone up by now.

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Phi Mu does not allow collegians to buy jeweled badges; are there any others that have this policy? I think mine was $35, but it's probably gone up by now.

I did not know that. Very interesting. KKG has a variety to choose from ranging from about $50 to $200.

OP- Figure a t-shirt to cost $15 - 20. The number you need/want can vary greatly from school to school but you can probably plan for at least 4 per semester all the way up to 10. You may need to pick and choose.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

OP- Figure a t-shirt to cost $15 - 20. The number you need/want can vary greatly from school to school but you can probably plan for at least 4 per semester all the way up to 10. You may need to pick and choose.

4-10/semester? This would have been A LOT for my chapter. We might have ordered one, maybe two, all year as a chapter.

OP - without knowing your school, it's very difficult to tell you how much you'll spend on these items.

But keep in mind that there are other additional costs as well. If you eventually have a little, you'll find yourself buying gifts for her. My chapter also participated in a 'Secret Sister' activity, and everyone would make/buy gifts for their Secret Sisters all year long.

Formal also includes additional costs... of course you'll need a dress! .. and shoes! And at some schools, transportation to and from the event could be extra.. or hotel rooms are booked.

There are so many different things to factor in on top of the obvious/expected. Again, it's difficult to tell you what to expect.

(But please don't reveal your school if you're not comfortable doing so!)