Event coming up...what to wear

KeepOnSingin · #1 07-25-2012, 12:27 PM

On Saturday I'm attending a sorority event as an interest and I'm trying to decide what to wear. It's a get together in Central Park, a BBQ I'm told, so nothing too fancy...but these sorority girls always look really cute and put together so I want to make sure I look good. What do you suggest I wear?

WhiteRose1912 · #2 07-25-2012, 12:34 PM

Semi-casual business attire?

Something comfortable that makes you look good, so you'll feel confident.

honeychile · #3 07-25-2012, 02:20 PM

What did the invitation say?

If there's no mention of what to wear, I'd go with a crisp shirtwaist style dress in a color that doesn't show stains well, and has pockets, comfortable shoes (cute ballet shoes or wedges), and carry a purse big enough for a lot of literature. Go easy on the jewelry - maybe a watch, necklace, and earrings.

KeepOnSingin · #4 07-25-2012, 05:45 PM

It doesn't mention anything about attire. What is a shirtwaist style dress??

FleurGirl · #5 07-25-2012, 05:55 PM

I'd just go with a cute cotton sundress and some nice sandals or wedges. Ditto on what honeychile said about the big purse, expect a lot of handouts to bring home.

KeepOnSingin · #6 07-25-2012, 06:04 PM

Okay. I have a lot of sun dresses. What sorts of handouts should I be expecting? It's the Annual SISTER/TIARA/INTEREST Summer Event.

WhiteRose1912 · #7 07-25-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepOnSingin

Okay. I have a lot of sun dresses. What sorts of handouts should I be expecting? It's the Annual SISTER/TIARA/INTEREST Summer Event.

If you're trying to be discreet, this isn't the way to do it.

KeepOnSingin · #8 07-25-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRose1912

If you're trying to be discreet, this isn't the way to do it.

Discreet about what??

ellebud · #9 07-25-2012, 06:50 PM

Central Park...as in New York Central Park? My daughter would wear those shorts that look like a very short skirt and a cute fuller gauzy top. Do not forget the cute jewelry and the accessory de jour: the panama hat (if you have the face for it.) As much as you might want to wear sunglasses..don't...hides the eyes. A sundress is a natural fabric...

Oh, and if there is food have a Tide stick with you...just in case.

KeepOnSingin · #10 07-25-2012, 07:07 PM

Yes, New York Central Park. I actually have a pair of those shorts you're talking about...as for jewelry...I have 2 necklaces that I never take off, 3 rings that I never take off, and a bracelet that I never take off, along with earrings. Is that good enough?

WhiteRose1912 · #11 07-25-2012, 07:30 PM

What organization you're trying to join and where. Then again, maybe you're not, in which case carry on.

KeepOnSingin · #12 07-25-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRose1912

What organization you're trying to join and where. Then again, maybe you're not, in which case carry on.

I wasn't trying to be discreet about the organization...but you have no idea where...not sure why you think you do...

Greek_or_Geek? · #13 07-25-2012, 07:33 PM

I thought you were done with Greekchat after the last time you came here for wardrobe advice?

Hockeynut · #14 07-25-2012, 07:40 PM

Don't be surprised if you experience intense humidity.

33girl · #15 07-25-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeynut

Don't be surprised if you experience intense humidity.

I thought this said "intense humility."

Although that might end up being accurate as well.

If you are going to an INTEREST event, skip the sundresses or cutesy pie stuff (pretty much everything everyone has said to you in the thread) and go BUSINESS CASUAL. (Disclaimer: This suggestion comes solely from years of reading GC. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.)

(Everyone should have gotten the lightbulb over their heads at this point and realize they are out of their lane.)