University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2013

[OleMissGlitter]

Two things!

1. Water Parties are a quick "party" and it is very CASUAL! It's merely an open house to see the houses and meet a few women in a quick time. So in my opinion, I wouldn't try to be too different than what everyone else is wearing. I know recruitment is all about being yourself but I wouldn't try to swerve too much from the norm for this round! I think you will see lots of Nike Shorts and t-shirts with comfy shoes! The sorority women will be wearing something similar as well!

2. Article about ADPi's colonization process in the DM today:
http://thedmonline.com/alpha-delta-p...s-to-ole-miss/

[honeychile]

Thank you so very much, OleMissGlitter!

It really needs to be said that the entire Greek system at Ole Miss seems to be rolling out the red carpet for Alpha Delta Pi, and it just thrills me to the soul!

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by Hearttoheart

amIblue?: Do you now attend, or have you attended Ole Miss recently?

No, but I am very familiar with how recruitment works at SEC schools. Appearances DO matter. Heck, appearances matter at ANY school.

Originally Posted by OleMissGlitter

Two things!

1. Water Parties are a quick "party" and it is very CASUAL! It's merely an open house to see the houses and meet a few women in a quick time. So in my opinion, I wouldn't try to be too different than what everyone else is wearing. I know recruitment is all about being yourself but I wouldn't try to swerve too much from the norm for this round! I think you will see lots of Nike Shorts and t-shirts with comfy shoes! The sorority women will be wearing something similar as well!

2. Article about ADPi's colonization process in the DM today:
http://thedmonline.com/alpha-delta-p...s-to-ole-miss/

I will defer to OleMissGlitter regarding Norts. If she says they are common, then wear them.

That being said, IMO Norts are sloppy gym wear. You can be casual and comfortable without wearing sloppy gym clothes. As competitive as Ole Miss is, there is no way in hell I would advise anyone to not look their best. My advice would be a nice pair of khaki or black shorts (casual but not sloppy). At the end of the day, it's not my recruitment, so it really is no skin off my nose either way. Kappa is going to get a great group of girls there, whether they are be-Norted or be-shorted. YMMV.

[CMDelta]

My DD went thru at Ole Miss last year and she said the MAJORITY of girls will wear Nike shorts! You do NOT want to wear anything other than some type of casual shorts because you don't want to be "that girl" in a sundress or capris.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by CMDelta

My DD went thru at Ole Miss last year and she said the MAJORITY of girls will wear Nike shorts! You do NOT want to wear anything other than some type of casual shorts because you don't want to be "that girl" in a sundress or capris.

Yes, probably best for PNMs to take advice from people who are familiar with recruitment on the campus in question, and best for those who aren't to say so when issuing advice.

I was surprised that Nike shorts are also shown as an example for the Philanthropy round:

What to Wear: NPC Recruitment 2013

http://dos.orgsync.com/org/umgreeks/npcrecwear


I wouldn't recommend these for recruitment at my Alma Mater -- but I guess it goes to show how trends can differ from campus to campus.

[SigKapSweetie]

I am not from Ole Miss, but I know a young lady there who says she would not dream of wearing anything BUT norts to the water parties as a PNM. If it really worries you, perhaps you could toss a pair of nice shorts and sandals into your tote so that you will have them with you in case you feel underdressed when you get there.

[jane9]

Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

I am not from Ole Miss, but I know a young lady there who says she would not dream of wearing anything BUT norts to the water parties as a PNM. If it really worries you, perhaps you could toss a pair of nice shorts and sandals into your tote so that you will have them with you in case you feel underdressed when you get there.

This (oversized t-shirt -- almost comically oversized) and nike shorts is the unofficial uniform of Ole Miss women. It's not a disconnect at all to go from this to sundresses at football games. Why? Because it's just how we roll.

There are known knowns.
There are known unknowns.
There are unknown unknowns.

The "uniform" and sundresses at football games are "known knowns". They just are. Even if one would arrive off a truck and not know the above, one learns very quickly (my 18 year old self included).

[DubaiSis]

A t-shirt 14 sizes too big and dumpy shorts? When I was growing up, my Mom had 1 rule about how I was allowed to dress in public. It had to be FLATTERING. And this was the 80's so there were some weird ass clothes out there.

No, I didn't go to Ole Miss, but AGAIN, I think there is room between what appears to me as the clothes a girl rolled out of bed in and pretentious/over-done.

(Blast online stores that protect their images!) So here are some links of some shorts that NOBODY would call over-done. And the t-shirts fit.
http://www.zappos.com/sanctuary-wayf...fcTest=fcl%3A0
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do...&pid=453764012

I fully appreciate turning down the $1000 budgets on clothes for rush, but I think there's been some whiplash here. The same girls are going to show up for the official introduction to these chapters looking like that and in a few short weeks they're going to be going to football games in virtual cocktail wear? Somewhere along the line there has been a disconnect.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

A t-shirt 14 sizes too big and dumpy shorts? When I was growing up, my Mom had 1 rule about how I was allowed to dress in public. It had to be FLATTERING. And this was the 80's so there were some weird ass clothes out there.

No, I didn't go to Ole Miss, but AGAIN, I think there is room between what appears to me as the clothes a girl rolled out of bed in and pretentious/over-done.

(Blast online stores that protect their images!) So here are some links of some shorts that NOBODY would call over-done. And the t-shirts fit.
http://www.zappos.com/sanctuary-wayf...fcTest=fcl%3A0
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do...&pid=453764012

I fully appreciate turning down the $1000 budgets on clothes for rush, but I think there's been some whiplash here. The same girls are going to show up for the official introduction to these chapters looking like that and in a few short weeks they're going to be going to football games in virtual cocktail wear? Somewhere along the line there has been a disconnect.

lol, hey I agree with you. Perhaps this is a trend toward more comfort and less wardrobe pressure?

On the other hand, it took me a while to grow accustomed to some other trends that came along -- like cowboy boots worn with cute dresses. And some girls at Bama have been dressing far more casually for games -- like football jerseys and jeans.

But some trends I'll never accept. I'll never see a tattoo I think is cute. Never. Ever.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

And some girls at Bama have been dressing far more casually for games -- like football jerseys and jeans.

You mean.. NORMAL clothes for a football game?

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

You mean.. NORMAL clothes for a football game?

Normal is only defined by what you're used to.

Dressing up for games was fun. Seriously. There is nothing cooler than a sundress on a hot day.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

You mean.. NORMAL clothes for a football game?

lol. When I was in school, we wore fall dresses and skirts (with panty hose even). Because it was fall (never mind that the weather wasn't). And for homecoming, we might up the ante with a wool blazer (great place to pin a fat mum).

A little bourbon in the game cup of cola and dirty ice was almost a necessity to survive the game.

I remember hearing rumors that students at Florida wore cut-offs and halter tops to games, and wondering why we were so stupid.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

I remember hearing rumors that students at Florida wore cut-offs and halter tops to games, and wondering why we were so stupid.

I saw lots of this yesterday. Good ol' Big Ten football. It was all about the denim shorts and tank tops. However, they were very cute tank tops. In fact, I saw a couple of sorority tank tops that were adorable.

However, I am disturbed by the high waisted jean shorts. They look like someone took a pair of Mom jeans and put them off. They really only flatter stick thin girls. Are Mom jorts in style in other parts of the country?

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

...some girls at Bama have been dressing far more casually for games -- like football jerseys and jeans.

Only if they don't have a date.
Plenty of times I'd see girls in the stadium on a homecoming Saturday dressed in full wool skirt, tall leather boots, belted wool sweater - the the temp was 90 degrees. SO glad I was in the band and had a uniform!!

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

But some trends I'll never accept. I'll never see a tattoo I think is cute. Never. Ever.

I totally agree!

[AnchorAlumna]

Sorry - I did not realize I posted twice!