Totally PHILISOPHICAL discussion about what to wear to ri - Page 2

honeychile · #16 01-01-2004, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaffyKD
Way back when I was active in the house, we had a huge collection of long white dresses which we had to wear for Pledge Presents. If we did not already own a long white dress, at least we did not have to buy one for a one time wearing. We started collecting short white dresses from graduating seniors so that they could be used by those who needed a dress.

DaffyKD

I see this as being the most reasonable; the chapter having a stock of extras on hand. I would imagine that many seniors would be willing to leave a dress, knowing that it could be needed by someone in the future.

GeekyPenguin · #17 01-01-2004, 03:04 PM

Like many other chapters, mine keeps a stash of whites on hand - if a senior graduates or a sister gets a new white dress she likes more, she'll leave the old one with the chapter. It's nice for the new girls because that way they can wear a borrowed one until they find a dress they can stand.

33girl · #18 01-09-2004, 05:49 PM

bump - one of my sisters and I were talking about this. Something good to keep on hand for a really dire emergency would be a high school graduation gown, if you had the take-home kind and they were black or white instead of school colors.

Emergency yes, but better than sweats or a bedsheet.

Tom Earp · #19 01-09-2004, 06:41 PM

If it is important enough then dress important enough!

If you want to look like trash, then dress accordingly!

Did you go to your Prom looking like a rag picker?

MTSUGURL · #20 01-09-2004, 07:44 PM

Side note: I have a plus size never worn white dress that I would donate if anyone needs it in the next few weeks... PM me

TigerLilly · #21 01-09-2004, 08:57 PM

I really like the idea of robes, too. In my chapter of PSP, I've experienced that everyone has different standards of "dressed up". We don't ask for much, just reasonably nice clothing like a skirt or nice pants for girls, and nice pants and nice shirt for guys (they don't even have to have a tie!), and yet we always seem to get into arguments over what standard "nice" should conform to. People have gotten really irritated over this, too. Robes would get rid of all that argument very nicely.

honeychile · #22 01-09-2004, 10:55 PM

Hmm... nobody's willing to admit that the lycra catsuits are the only way to go?

KillarneyRose · #23 01-10-2004, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by honeychile
Hmm... nobody's willing to admit that the lycra catsuits are the only way to go?

Quite right

WhiteDaisy128 · #24 01-10-2004, 02:43 AM

I, like most others on here, think that if robes or the like are used, they should be ordered from nationals or something. I can't imagine being in ritual in bath robes! hehe

I think white dresses are fine too, but things can get expensive. I don't know where, besides maybe a graduation, I would ever wear an all white dress again.

I guess the best solution for me would be robes purchased by the chatper. That way everyone looks the same, and nice.

rho4life · #25 01-10-2004, 04:53 AM

No one else does ceremonies naked?

TigerLilly · #26 01-10-2004, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rho4life
No one else does ceremonies naked?

Nahhh...we wear skimpy underwear and then have pillow fights afterwards.

GeekyPenguin · #27 01-10-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rho4life
No one else does ceremonies naked?

Well, there is a ceremonial striptease around a crescent moon shaped stage...but for the most part, not so much.

ASTLuv21 · #28 01-11-2004, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaffyKD
Way back when I was active in the house, we had a huge collection of long white dresses which we had to wear for Pledge Presents. If we did not already own a long white dress, at least we did not have to buy one for a one time wearing. We started collecting short white dresses from graduating seniors so that they could be used by those who needed a dress.

DaffyKD

I like that idea because we always run into new members not having a white dress or at least a white skirt and shirt. I don't know how many times I've gone shopping with NM for whites. Yeah it was fun but still a hassle. I'm going to pass this idea down to my chapter if you don't mind.

julz620 · #29 01-11-2004, 01:57 PM

I'm embarassed to say this, but my chapter has actually worn bathrobes and sheets because they were white. Now, we've gotten a little bit better with time, but I think that wearing something nice should be stressed more than if it's white. I would actually prefer all black instead of all white because it's easier to find, most people have black pants/skirt and a nice black shirt, and it looks more uniform. People have gotten waaaay too creative with their whites...Tube tops/long socks/towels...and it's just not appropriate for a ritual ceremony.