Cheers to Cheesecake : What to Wear to Sorority Recruitment

One of, if not the most, stressed over part of recruitment is what to wear. What I can tell you is that rush is a time to look classy, trendy, and cute. It isn’t necessary to spend thousands on your clothes as long as you look nice and know what looks best on you.

Usually, the Greek Affairs office at your college or university should be able to advise you on what type of clothing is appropriate for your recruitment week. If you go to a small, laid back, it might be as casual as jeans on the first day. In contrast, denim is never acceptable at some of the larger Southern schools. Ask your recruitment counselor what she feels is average for your rush and try to have several outfits ready based on what she tells you. Listed here I have what I would consider pretty average for most mid to large size colleges who have rush in the fall.

Round 1 (Meet and Greet) - Dressy casual, a casual dress or skirt with dressy sandals. Nice shorts with cute top. Dress up a pair of jeans.

Round 2 (Philanthropy Night) - Dressy casual. If you do not feel comfortable wearing heels, dress up white skinny jeans with nice sandals and a cute top. Dress up a nice maxi dress.

Round 4 (Preference night)-Dressy. Not formal! Don't come in like you are going to Prom or a cocktail party. A nice dress with heels. Statement necklaces. Accessories, but not too many!

These are the type of outfits that will work for most recruitments. The point isn’t to get these girls to think you are sexy; it’s to get them to think you are fun and interesting.

Just as important as the clothes you wear is what you wear under them. Panty lines are just unnecessary so wear a thong. Similarly, there is never a good reason for your bra to be showing. Get a strapless bra if necessary. If you are wearing any light colored clothes then make sure that all your undergarments are nude in color.

Shoes are an interesting conundrum. You need your shoes to be cute, but also comfortable. Basically you should be wearing nice sandals every day of rush. This does not mean thong sandals. Cute shoes are great, but make sure they are comfortable too. You will be walking a lot. Also, break in your shoes before rush so that you won’t get horrible blisters the first time you wear them. Another option is carrying a pair of cheap sneaks or flip-flops with you to wear to and from parties. Your recruitment counselor can watch them for you while you are in the parties. And always carry a bandage or two in your purse just in case a blister pops up.

Jewelry during rush should be classy and simple. That said, you should be wearing some! Pearls are always a good option, as are diamond stud earrings. As far as purses go, usually the sorority members will never even see them. Many schools have the recruitment counselors watch them while the potential new members are in the parties. If you will be carrying your purse in, then most importantly, turn off your cell phone!!

Recruitment week is always so many emotions from both the sorority girls and and girls rushing. Just be yourself and don't lie! Nothing worse than getting a sister in your sorority to find out she lied about herself during recruitment. With that being said, don't air out your dirty laundry and talk about drama! Don't name drop or talk about someone you know.

And of course since its Throw Back Thursday, I had to add in some pictures of my past requirements!

Freshman year 2008, our rush week! I had to laugh a little at what we wore first night! :)