<p>except you get paid for your successful bs artistry.</p>
<p>The OP was simply asking a question about what to wear for rush.... don't be so hard on her.... i'm wondering the same thing... i've started setting aside outfits and what not... don't hate on people who want to rush... if you dont like the greek system good for you but don't make fun of those who want to get involved</p>
<p>oh</a> no she didnt Classy and Fabulous: The Secret Life of Cornell Sororities.
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Classy and Fabulous: The Secret Life of Cornell Sororities.
Jenna | College Life | Saturday, 27 January 2007
Rush is the first and most important week in a young ladys college career. Preparation for a rushee begins months in advance: it takes some serious string-pulling to somehow get a letter of reference from an alumna in every sorority she is considering, not to mention some big bucks dropped on sundresses at Neimans. During rush week, the rushee bounces from house to house wearing her Manolos, pearls and acrylic nails; she is welcomed warmly at the door with glistening white smiles and polite handshakes and spends the afternoon bonding with her potential new sisters over sweet tea and cucumber sandwiches. Meanwhile, her mom sits by the phone praying that when it rings, she wont be faced with the challenge of consoling a heartbroken daughter crying about being cut from the preppy sorority she wanted. Or the pretty sorority. Or all the sororities. But if all goes well, at the end of the week, Ms. Rushee will be handed an envelope containing a sorority bid card that determines quality of her social life for the next 4 years
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<p>yea I'm not surprised at people being judgemental. For some reason many non-greeks feel the need to loudly and sarcastically voice their disdain at the greek system. </p>
<p>I'm not sure why it becomes ok to forget politeness when the subject turns to sororities.</p>
<p>I...... am glad I'm not a girl.</p>
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For some reason many non-greeks feel the need to loudly and sarcastically voice their disdain at the greek system.
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<p>Just speculating wildly here, but it may have something to do with how loud and obnoxious some members of the Greek system get in class, around campus, and every weekend night. For some reason, nobody seems to make such comments about the co-op system, the athletic teams, the numerous clubs on campus, or the upperclassmen houses. I wonder why.</p>
<p>This is a sore subject.</p>
<p>I've never seen loud and obnoxious Greeks on campus/in class. The one exception is big/little week where possibly a girl would get a present in class- I've seen it acutally happen twice in three years. And it takes about 5 minutes.</p>
<p>As for weekend nights- many undergraduates get drunk and loud, Greek or not.</p>
<p>I tend to agree with coffeeee.</p>
<p>the fraternity/sorority system here isn't exactly like it is at a state university.</p>
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we are girls, we dont want to see excessive cleavage or butt hanging out. if you have any doubts about your outfit, dont wear it.
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while you are home, i would pick out your outfits now so you dont spend too much time the night before or morning of a round. i did this when i went back to school before rush started...i took pictures of potential outfits on my phone and asked my mom and other friends for advice. look cute. dont feel the need to wear all the name brands plastered all over your body.
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and dont dress to be someone you arent. be who you are and that will make you the happiest. putting on a fake facade will land you in a sorority that you will later find was not meant for you.
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<p>okay i only wrote that to help those girls rushing because, yes, it can be very stressful and confusing. i was only offering my advice from someone who has been through it. it was intended for the girls willing to listen. just suggestions. do what you want with it. follow it to a T or take it with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice, cuambassador, it was the kind of information that girls about to enter rush really need to know. I'm going to be rushing this year, and it's really hard to figure out form the brief descriptions on the greek life website and random snippets from older friends what we should actually wear. Rush is a somewhat superficial process, so trying to figure out appropriate attire is pretty stressful. </p>
<p>The greek system may not be for everyone, but just because you don't want to participate does not mean that you should insult it or shoot down legitimate questions about it. There are many activities discussed on this site that are only relevent to a few people, but those with who do not wish to be involved in them (or have negative opinions about them) don't feel the need to publically disrespect them. Everyone is entitled to an opinion about rush, but there is no reason that this should prevent people who want to get involved in greek life from discussing it.</p>
<p>CUA - you were very nice to post. I was going to if no one posted because my daughter was clueless last year and it was hard to get all the stuff she needed. It was very stressful for my daughter. I didn't post because it's more appropriate coming from a current student.</p>
<p>and if anyone needs any help or advice, PM me. send over pictures (crop out your face). ill let you know if the outfit is okay for each round</p>
<p>the main thing is that YOU are comfortable in the outfit you are wearing.</p>
<p>Does business attire mean a skirt and jacket suit set or would pulled together looking long sleeve wrap dress (diane von furstenburg) be fine? Or would that be more appropriate for business casual?</p>
<p>Business attire= Round 3 Skit Day right? Typical wear is a nice skirt and blouse and/or sweater outfit. If you want to add a jacket you can but it isn't necessary just because the day is called "business attire". I think the dress would work if its not too casual.</p>
<p>What are outfits appropriate for business casual... i've been told Khaki's and a sweater but that is just too..... i dont know just too plain (i know this looks great on some people but the thing is some people can look like a million bucks in a sweater and khakis and some people just look like they're 40. </p>
<p>For business formal i'm wearing a pencil skirt and button down shirt with peep toe heels.</p>
<p>ije, your outfit choice is perfect</p>
<p>dont wear full on business suits. thats tooooooo formal. you arent going on a job interview...</p>
<p>long sleeve wrap dress is fine too. you can wear a dress for that round, but make sure it isnt fancier than your final round dress</p>
<p>but what to wear for business casual... what are alternatives to wearing khakis and a sweater or is this truly what everyone wears?</p>
<p>chords and a sweater. dress pants and a nice top. anything that is appropriate to go to work in an office. think outfits you could find at ann taylor</p>
<p>business casual could be nice black pants and a blouse or non-bulky sweater (not a very casual sweater)</p>
<p>would a a casual dress be ok for business casual?</p>
<p>On a more general note: I know that a lot of rush is fairly superficial and they are judging your looks and clothes, but how much do designer labels matter? Is it just whether you look good and have good style, or do they want to see that a lot of money was spent on the outfit?</p>