Getting Ready for Sorority Recruitment

Once you’ve consulted with your Panhellenic leaders, follow these basic tips, and you will look and feel your best each day of sorority recruitment.

Recruitment Wear “Don’ts”

DON’T wear anything ripped, torn, worn out or inappropriately faded (faded jeans might be OK, but a washed out t-shirt is not).  Holey jeans, frayed hems, missing belt loops, pilled sweaters – repair or reconsider, ahead of time.

DON’T wear anything that doesn’t fit properly – if it’s too tight, you run the risk of looking tacky, or splitting a seam trying to sit down (sounds like a no-brainer, but I’ve seen it happen).  Things that are too big will leave you pulling and tugging and adjusting all day, and can look sloppy, no matter how well-cared for the clothing. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Dressy casual.”

“Business casual.”

“Interview attire.”

“Semi-formal.”

All of these terms have been used to describe what potential new members should wear during sorority recruitment.  Usually, these phrases only create MORE questions.  It’s enough to make your head spin!

Your Panhellenic officers will provide you with guidance for each day of recruitment.  If those guidelines aren’t clear, ask questions.  Even then, one person’s “casual” can translate into another person’s “sloppy.”  What looks “dressy” to someone can seem “overdone” to others.

Head still spinning?  Let’s steady your head and polish your look with some simple tips.  Follow these basic do’s and don’ts, and you will look and feel your best each day of recruitment. Read the rest of this entry »

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