Dress Code Across the U.S.

baci · #1 03-31-2008, 09:22 AM

I tried the search function, but did not quite find what I was looking to read about. I thought it would be interesting to read about dress codes for both sororities and fraternities across the U.S.

*Please state where you are located (i.e. the University/College and state)

*State your sorority/fraternity

*Discuss dress code for any time you are on campus, but outside of a Greek function (normal school attendance and such)

*Discuss dress code for a function outside of your house, inside of your house, chapter meeting etc.

*Anything additional to share is most welcome!

I would love to see the differences across the U.S. and also your feelings.

Senusret I · #2 03-31-2008, 09:49 AM

This is not quite what you asked for, but here are my two cents:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Lambda Chapter (A Washington, DC Alumni Chapter)

Chapter Meeting: Professional to business casual, but Alpha paraphernalia has been an acceptable substitute

Certain Functions: Alpha Attire = black suits and gold ties

SWTXBelle · #3 03-31-2008, 10:05 AM

It's the "feelings" aspect that may jump up and bite this thread in the butt.

baci · #4 03-31-2008, 10:16 AM

I am not quite sure what you mean?^^

Let me say that I don't mean any trouble here and I am just interested in how things are different in different areas and how the rules are different amongst various sororities/fraternities.

While I am at it- I don't understand why people on Greek Chat can't handle certain topics and questions and act as adults. It is simple conversation and I am somewhat shocked at how people handle various things here. (please note SWTXBelle that my statements are not directed at you)

If a mod feels the need to close my thread, then by all means do so.

Elephant Walk · #5 03-31-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by baci

I tried the search function, but did not quite find what I was looking to read about. I thought it would be interesting to read about dress codes for both sororities and fraternities across the U.S.

*Please state where you are located (i.e. the University/College and state)

*State your sorority/fraternity

*Discuss dress code for any time you are on campus, but outside of a Greek function (normal school attendance and such)

*Discuss dress code for a function outside of your house, inside of your house, chapter meeting etc.

*Anything additional to share is most welcome!

I would love to see the differences across the U.S. and also your feelings.

University of Arkansas

Dress code for campus...not an official one, but usually a polo (VV, RL, SoPro, BB, etc) or an oxford and khaki or private school blue (navy? I guess) shorts (or pants depending on the time of year) and sperrys/wallabees/rainbows/boots. Croakies and whatever your pair of sunglasses are (costas, ray ban, maui jim, etc) If you're greek, this is the general dress because this is how we've always dressed. When I was a little kid I wore the same clothes (albeit smaller) that I do now. It creates a gap between the GDI's and the Greeks because you can easily tell who is Greek and who is not which is why we never wear "jerseys" and don't need party t-shirts.

Football games, pledges wear ties and a suitcoat. Most members wear ties and an oxford with some variation.

For chapter meetings, polo and pants. For ritual chapter, full dress (tie, button up, jacket, etc).

I have my own feelings regarding elsewhere but choose to keep them quiet in an effort to keep the thread on track. I don't care what other people wear, I know what looks good and what doesn't.

SWTXBelle · #6 03-31-2008, 10:21 AM

No offense taken - what I mean is that often clothing discussions degenerate into north/south debates that quickly take an ugly turn. So, while I too am interested in what different campuses wear, I am afraid that certain GCers will be unable to resist the chance to start another "fratty/non-fratty" discussion. And yes, I think it's silly and unnecessary, so I hope I am wrong.

Kevin · #7 03-31-2008, 10:32 AM

Generally on campus, our guys will wear whatever it is that they wear. Some will wear polos, others, not.

For meetings, about 90% of the time, it's coat and tie.

For football games, shirt and tie.

baci · #8 03-31-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

No offense taken - what I mean is that often clothing discussions degenerate into north/south debates that quickly take an ugly turn. So, while I too am interested in what different campuses wear, I am afraid that certain GCers will be unable to resist the chance to start another "fratty/non-fratty" discussion. And yes, I think it's silly and unnecessary, so I hope I am wrong.

Thank you for responding and my hopes are that people will be mature and keep this thread on a positive and informative thought.

baci · #9 03-31-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Generally on campus, our guys will wear whatever it is that they wear. Some will wear polos, others, not.

For meetings, about 90% of the time, it's coat and tie.

For football games, shirt and tie.

Wow, football games shirt and tie. Classy!

PhiGam · #10 03-31-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

University of Arkansas

Dress code for campus...not an official one, but usually a polo (VV, RL, SoPro, BB, etc) or an oxford and khaki or private school blue (navy? I guess) shorts (or pants depending on the time of year) and sperrys/wallabees/rainbows/boots. Croakies and whatever your pair of sunglasses are (costas, ray ban, maui jim, etc) If you're greek, this is the general dress because this is how we've always dressed. When I was a little kid I wore the same clothes (albeit smaller) that I do now. It creates a gap between the GDI's and the Greeks because you can easily tell who is Greek and who is not which is why we never wear "jerseys" and don't need party t-shirts.

Football games, pledges wear ties and a suitcoat. Most members wear ties and an oxford with some variation.

For chapter meetings, polo and pants. For ritual chapter, full dress (tie, button up, jacket, etc).

I have my own feelings regarding elsewhere but choose to keep them quiet in an effort to keep the thread on track. I don't care what other people wear, I know what looks good and what doesn't.

X2
Florida State

nittanyalum · #11 03-31-2008, 12:18 PM

I'm struggling to see what's "interesting" about rehashing all of this in its own thread. Hasn't this topic been thoroughly covered in various discussions in other threads?

olduITY?

KSUViolet06 · #12 03-31-2008, 12:37 PM

We have a whole thread about chapter meeting attire thread if you're interested:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=71360

And about what different sorority chapters wore for recruitment:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...highlight=wear

baci · #13 03-31-2008, 12:43 PM

nittanyalum, what might not be interesting to you may be interesting to me. We all have opinions.

Thank you KSUViolet06. I did read that, but also was looking for anything else members felt like sharing.

nittanyalum · #14 03-31-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by baci

nittanyalum, what might not be interesting to you may be interesting to me. We all have opinions.

Right. And I gave mine.

Elephant Walk · #15 03-31-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Right. And I gave mine.

I'm so proud of you!

Although, if you really cared you would not post at all and perhaps let the thread sink.

To my knowledge, while we've had threads similar to like this we have not had a thread exactly like this. I think it's a worthy thread to continue on.