<p>Dress clothes are included on the list of what to bring,
and I'm wondering what specifically is needed ...
Will khakis, a button-down, and jacket work?
Polo shirt and khakis?</p>
<p>When are dress clothes worn?</p>
<p>Unless you're a music major, dress clothes are necessary for some presentations, college nights, and social events like Esperanza in the fall.</p>
<p>What you've described (khakis, button down, jacket) should be fine, but bring a couple of ties, too.</p>
<p>What would you wear out to a nice dinner or a fancy event? I have worn a button-down and khakis many times, and although I have not needed my suit very often, there have been a few times that I've been very glad to have it. I would recommend having a full range of dress clothes, but in smaller quantities of each than you would at home. I have three or four nice button-downs, two polos, two pairs of khakis, a pair of slacks, a blue blazer, a suit, and a couple of ties. That's worked out pretty well.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure that there are some guys at Rice who manage to make it all four years without putting on a single shirt with a collar. I'd advise against that though. Until junior or senior year when i started doing interviews for real off-campus jobs, I never had any need for a suit.<br>
For most of your time at Rice, a few business casual outfits will be fine for presentations, interviewing people for classes, etc. And whatever you wear out to the theater or a nice dinner.</p>
<p>A suit is definitely not a necessity for the first couple years at Rice. I don't intend to have one next (Junior) year, either. Those things are expensive!</p>
<p>^^ LOL with Houston's heat plus being in the south, people dress more casual even to go to the theatre - I guess I'd say anything goes but people aren't fussed about it.</p>
<p>Dorian-
Not if you go to Value Village!</p>
<p>I actually got mine from Sym's, which is great for discounted second-run formalwear. I got a Calvin Klein suit that fits me really well for less than $300!</p>
<p>But really, you can definitely get by without a suit. I wouldn't say I've ever been in a situation where I've needed it; only those in which I've been very glad to have it, like Rondelet and Esperanza.</p>
<p>You do have a point. I have a blazer that cost me $7.50, but as such I don't really count it as formal wear.</p>
<p>there isnt a value village anymore :(</p>
<p>Only one of them closed. There's still one that's open (on Holcombe, I believe). Also, Salvation Army on West Gray is pretty decent (but not like Value Village).</p>
<p>the holcombe/bellaire one closed down as well</p>
<p>My bad; it's the one on Shepherd that's still open.</p>
<p>maybe</p>
<p>Store</a> Locator</p>
<p>there isnt one in houston (unless this is a different company)</p>
<p>there's still a value village out in west houston... but I don't think you'd want to drive that far unless you have a ton of people and a bunch of different outfits/costumes that you're looking for. (The place is great for 80's and prom party... and halloween!)</p>
<p>where can i find this list of stuff to bring?</p>
<p>DS survived freshman year without a blazer, or a suit; he doesn't own one. He did take a tie, but never wore it. This has started me thinking, though, about dragging the boy out to see if we can find something at a consignment store or Men's Warehouse....</p>
<p>to see if we can find something at a consignment store or Men's Warehouse</p>
<p>If you know his size(s), we've had extremely good luck with ebay. The selection is much better than most consignment shops (esp. if you have time to be a little patient), and the prices can be quite attractive, even with an allowance for alterations.</p>
<p>hmmm. that's an interesting thought! He hasn't been sized yet, but I'm guessing that he is a 40L or XL. I'll have to scope it out! :)</p>