In this thread, we admire cute outfits

[winneythepooh7]

Originally posted by kddani
I'm not a tiny girl myself, but Rollergirl, i'm sorry, many of those patterns and cuts are NOT flattering on larger figures. A person wearing some of those would stand out like a sore thumb, and not in a good way.

Also the basic rule of fashion:
Just because they make it in your size and it looks cute, doesn't mean you should wear it. Things look different on everyone. Hence why I generally don't buy out of catalogs- I NEED to try things on. If you're not sure what looks good on you, take a VERY honest friend with you.

Thank you thank you thank you. I remember so many people from undergrad that were not a size 0 but just because some of their sisters were they thought (or were just clueless) it was cute to all dress in the same teeny tiny tops. Not flattering. I am not an ultra skinny girl either by any means and agree that you need to take a friend and try things on. Also basic black never goes wrong. This post reminds me of when our Rush chair wanted to order baby doll size rush tees. That did not go over well at all!

[Discotish]

I think at a lot of what Torrid sells is very unflattering to a larger size. The quality, cuts and styles are not flattering, even on the models. There are many other companies that sell quality, fashionable clothing that is well made: Lane Bryant, Elizabeth by Liz Claiborne and for those plus sizes who are into Lilly Pulitzer, try www.keywestfashions.com as they have larger sizes in the Lilly look (they were the company that originally made the Lilly print)

[PenguinTrax]

Torrid stuff is good for a night out on the town, but I wouldn't recommend it for Recruitment. There are many nice, conservative options out there in addition to the standard Lane Bryant/Department Store. Target has some very cute and trendy plus items (I shopped there a lot before I had Avner) as does Kohls.

Thanks for that Key West link. I see tons of stuff there that I love and the prices aren't bad, either.

[Rollergirl2001]

I guess that I went overboard...

[PenguinTrax]

Originally posted by Rollergirl2001
I guess that I went overboard...

No - not at all. Maybe at your campus those fashions are acceptable. From my point of view, I find them too 'club' for Recruitment. Of course, there is the rather large difference in age between us, too. Just because I wouldn't wear or recommend those outfits, doesn't mean that they are bad or anything. In fact, if I was the size I am now, and 20 years younger, I'd probably wear a lot of those things!

That said - I need to check the local Hot Topic store to see if they have that Betty Paige tee shirt...and the Jem & the Holograms stuff takes ME back to my collegian days!!

[adpiucf]

White Dress Alert!

http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse..._category=2019


PNM's don't forget your whites!


ETA: Black Dress Alert, too!
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B00020J53G

[BabyP]

I think Lane Bryant is best place to shop for plus sized from what I hear from my friends.

[wrigley]

Originally posted by Discotish
As a plus size woman myself, I think at a lot of what Torrid sells is very unflattering to a larger size. The quality, cuts and styles are not flattering, even on the models. There are many other companies that sell quality, fashionable clothing that is well made...Lane Bryant, Elizabeth by Liz Claiborne and for those plus sizes who are into Lilly Pulitzer, try www.keywestfashions.com as they have larger sizes in the Lilly look (they were the company that originally made the Lilly fabric)

That's just my opinion...

Disco...

I agree Discotish. Just from what was posted from their website I thought some of those cuts and fabric patterns were just horrendous. But to each her own.

I'm a plus size woman. I know it's a challenge to find clothes that fit , flatter, and within budget. I'd add to Discotish's list plus sizes womens stores such as Avenue, Ashley Stewart, and Marina Rinaldi. Also Talbots has a plus size line.

[MissBehaves]

For the ladies who need white...

Macy's has a cute one on clearance for $13.99!

For the ladies who need black...

Esprit has several nice (but not cheap) dresses.

I wish shopping was an Olympic sport.

[trojangal]

If it were...I think I would medal...according to my hubby.

Kohls is always an excellent place to shop and won't break the budget. Also, here in the SE, Macy's-Rich's has wonderful sale prices right now..

I bought about $600 worth of shoes and clothes last weekend for around $200..and it was all quality..Liz Claiborne, Etienne Aigner, etc..

[emye]

I definitely wish shopping was a sport....

What about for CA rush? I was also thinking like a cute floral print A-line skirt for the 2nd day, and a matching cap-sleeve tee. (I love that outfit from Ann Taylor, makes me think of Charlotte from Sex and the City)

For jewelry, I have this heart necklace from Tiffany's that I almost never take off. Would that be okay for all 4 days, or should I switch things up?
see link

For the 3rd day, should I go more formal than a floral print skirt? (A nice dinner)

Maybe like a knee length A-line form fitting black skirt and a cute top?

[Glitter650]

Depends on what school you're rushing at... for example my school is VERY casual... the first day people wear jeans, cute jeans with good tops and dressier shoes.. but jeans none the less... but at UCLA or USC they tend to be a bit more dressy.. but a bit more trendy and less "classic" than some more traditional southern schools... I don't think one person probably wears ann taylor to rush at my shool for example... CA schools run the gammet when it comes to rush.. very informal to competitive so you really have to be aware of your school's atmosphere and greek system. They will most likely give you guidance and suggestions.

being over a size 6 doesn't constitute "plus" size. If you truly are "plus sized" I recommend Lane Bryant for classy, well made.. (not the cheapest, but not horrible prices) clothing. My best friend shops there and finds things that fit nicely... I'm not sure if they are in every mall across America.. but I know most stores here in CA have them and they are owned by the Limited Corp.


No matter what size you are make sure you're not just wearing it because you think it's what the sisters want to see you in or becuase it's "trendy". Wear what reflects your style and make sure you are comfortable in it and aren't going to be tugging/fluffing/hurting etc.. during parties or you will be miserable, your attitude will most likely reflect that and you'll have a bad rush.

[WCUgirl]

Originally posted by adpiucf
ETA: Black Dress Alert, too!
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B00020J53G

I love this dress (and need one!) but it's no longer available in my size.

[MissBehaves]

Originally posted by AXiD670


I love this dress (and need one!) but it's no longer available in my size.

Did you try your local store(s)? In my own experience, the Target stores generally have bigger selections and sales than the Target website. Maybe if you took the item number to customer service they might be able to find one for you in your size.

There's a black dress you could check out at the Gap too: http://www.gap.com/asp/Product.asp?w...05&wpid=250505

[AOcutiePi4ever]

Originally posted by Glitterkitty
A girl I work with was an AOPi at either Georgia or Georgia State and they wore red at pref! That sould really make an impression on a girl to walk into a room full of red wouldn't it? I think that would be kinda cool really. She rushed back in the late 80's or early 90's or something, but she said most of the sororities then wore their "colors" at pref. DZ wore dark green, Phi Mu wore pink, etc... I thought it sounded great!

i'm an AOII at georgia state and we wear black at pref now, but when i came through in 2002 our girls wore red dresses at Open House. it WAS striking walking into a room filled with beautiful girls in beautiful red dresses!