boots to one of the rush days?

[sdtennisgal]

Greekdancer: I just caught you said "...in California." While there can be a big difference in weather in October (Humbolt area versus sunny San Diego) I would personally stay away from the boots.

[IndianaSigKap]

If you're set on the dress, get a darker colored cardigan to go with it. If you're not set on the dress, then look for one that is less summeyr. There are tons of really cute dresses out right now that are more appropriate for fall. It's also depends on the part of the country you're in. Where I live, the cute dress with boots look is very appropriate, however I am not sure about the west coast, hopefully one of the west coasters will let us know.

[greekdancer]

Thank you! Any store suggestions for pref night attire? My school stresses no semi formal or formal, but it says "nice dress you would wear to an afternoon wedding" I've done a lot of looking, but I always like the outside opinions because I don't always make the best fashion decisions!

[AZTheta]

I'm not sure where you're going through recruitment but I have NOT seen that look at UofA (Arizona). I thought the dress was definitely summer and wouldn't work with either color of boots. Maybe the polyvore gurus on GC can put together a dress and boots outfit that works?

[greekdancer]

yeah I think I'm going to ditch the boots. I'm from southern CT in the Fairfield county and that is how we normally dress a lot. I will ditch the boots for recruitment but I would loveee the idea of putting some outfits together! I like to look very classy and elegant :-)

[FSUZeta]

maybe ellebud will come on and give this girl some california advice!

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

maybe ellebud will come on and give this girl some california advice!

Or LucyKKG as she's a Northern California girl, if the OP wants perspective from different parts of the state.

[ree-Xi]

Kind of off-topic, but I wish I was 17 so I could wear this. It's seriously very cute.

http://www.dillards.com/product/Sequ...Dresses_062311

[AlphaFrog]

I'm a southern transplant (grew up in IL), and I've never been to Cali, but Fall wedding says this to me:


http://www.dillards.com/product/Gian...ccasion_060111

http://www.dillards.com/product/Calv...ccasion_060111


http://www.dillards.com/product/Mac-...ccasion_060111


If you're short:
http://www.dillards.com/product/I.N....Dresses_062311

If you're tall (and wear a cardigan:
http://www.dillards.com/product/Catc...Dresses_062311

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

maybe ellebud will come on and give this girl some california advice!

THIS. Paging ellebud!
(Not to diminish the pretty dresses already linked, of course. But when I read the OP, I immediately thought of ellebud.)

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by barbino

The dress options given here just keep getting better ...

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

OMGPOCKETSLOVE!!!

I'll admit my choices are tainted by my own style preferences and body shape, but the hardest thing at this point of the year is finding something that doesn't scream summer in color or fabric. I also tried to keep it under $200 as a lot of what I like is quite a bit more price wise.

Oh my, I want this dress, even though it isn't green and gold sequins. http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/aidan-ma...esultback=3192

Well hello, this dress solves my torso/waist drama and fulfills my sequin needs without taking it too far http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/calvin-k...esultback=5006

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

The dresses above are great, but again, might I suggest the model eat a cracker or something? Maybe splurge and eat a carrot? The one in purple looks like a holocaust victim.

Though I fully believe there are body image issues in the fashion industry, I don't think we should body shame women who may naturally have bodies that are very slim, and extending from that, some women may have health issues that prevent weight gain. As women, let alone sorority women, the prevalence and risk of eating disorders is one we're no stranger to, and body acceptance and health needs to cover the whole spectrum of women, and men.

Originally Posted by agzg

This one is lovely.

I like dresses that allow me to add something with accessories if I want to, but also let me be savvy yet alluring.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Though I fully believe there are body image issues in the fashion industry, I don't think we should body shame women who may naturally have bodies that are very slim, and extending from that, some women may have health issues that prevent weight gain. As women, let alone sorority women, the prevalence and risk of eating disorders is one we're no stranger to, and body acceptance and health needs to cover the whole spectrum of women, and men.



I like dresses that allow me to add something with accessories if I want to, but also let me be savvy yet alluring.

I agree on both counts.

[agzg]

You're not getting the point that it's inappropriate for members of non-NPC groups to comment on anything relating to NPC recruitment, up to and including wardrobe.

We NPC members may not agree on outfits, but we're all well within our knowledge and right to give "regional" opinions about what would or would not be appropriate for our regions, having gone through dress checks as collegians ourselves.

[DubaiSis]

The dresses above are great, but again, might I suggest the model eat a cracker or something? Maybe splurge and eat a carrot? The one in purple looks like a holocaust victim.