23 Jan 2010

Sorority Lyfe

Before coming to Seattle University, I always dreamed of having the “college experience.” I wanted the football games, the dorm living, the opportunity of being in a sorority, fundraising for sports teams, etc. Instead, I got just the dorm …and the chance to be in a city and not some nothing-to-do college town.

When I was considering between Seattle University and a school with a Greek system, I used to wonder what it would be like. I would be living with 80 + girls, but did that mean I would have to dress a different way also? Did that mean I couldn’t wear my band t-shirts anymore or my ripped tights and layers of jewelry or socks with strappy sandals?

Believe it or not, this was a huge concern for me. Because no offense who wants to dress like everyone else? No, I do not want to get my hair cut when you tell me to get my hair cut or always have mani pedis (I hate them!) or wear a mini dress every time I go out. That’s just not me.

I don’t mean to offend my friends who are actually in the greek system and in sororities, I mean some of my best friends are sorority girls.

Recently, someone got a hold of the dress code for Cornell’s Pi Phi chapter… (That’s not allowed is it?)

Anyways, according to Fashionista.com here are the most ridiculous rules under the cut!

On Clothes

– Denim leggings are appropriate as long as it’s done right: aka, not from American Apparel and worn with chic, cool, chunky boots over them and a longer top.

– No satin dresses. No one looks good in satin dresses unless it’s from Betsey Johnson or Dolce & Gabbana, you weigh less than 130 pounds, have three pairs of Spanx on and it’s New Years Eve.

– No Frumpy.

On Shoes

– Yes to nice flats: Tory Burch, etc. More evening-ish, understated, patent leather good. I’m thinking mid-height Mary Jane heels, or mid-height chunky Kate Spade.

– Booties ok if you can pull them off, aka probably not.

On Jewelry

– I expect everyone to be wearing accessories. This is an important part of every outfit and can make or break any ensemble.

– Bangles need to coordinate. I’m not saying you have to wear a Harry Winston wreath, but I am saying I won’t tolerate any gross plastic shizzzz. I love things on wrists and I demand earrings if your ears are pierced.

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Remember, there are no rules in fashion just things you can and can’t pull off. Wear everything w/ confidence.

After seeing this, I think I’d rather have… my life. Thanks Cornell, you cleared up my concerns.

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