Howdy howdy howdy folks! There has been so much talk on Tumblr recently about how to dress for rush when it's the dead of winter. Lots of girls have moved up north for school this year, and while they love everything else about it, they just can't seem to shake the cold. So much for Elsa and "the cold never bothered me anyway," because it sure as heck bothers them.
When I realized I would need lots of cold weather things for rush this year, I honestly wasn't too shocked. Maybe it's because I've been dressing up for all the winter holidays in the Northeast cold since I was a wee lass, but it didn't take long for me to figure out what kinds of outfits I would wear during recruitment.
My school has three rounds of recruitment and then Bid Day, so it's not as fancy shmancy as some other schools might be. But hey, I'm still excited.
Round 1 of Rush by timelessprep featuring a gold chain necklace
Our first round is casual. For this, I would wear something as if I wanted to look nice for class. I recommend wearing a button down under a nice warm sweater, and a vest on top for a warm and cozy look that can take you from class right to a night of activities and getting to know the sisters! I would pair this with boots since you'll be on your feet a lot, and added the 360 pearl earrings as a discreet statement piece. With a crossbody bag to tote around the bare essentials, this look will be perfect when I visit all five houses on the first night.
Our first round is casual. For this, I would wear something as if I wanted to look nice for class. I recommend wearing a button down under a nice warm sweater, and a vest on top for a warm and cozy look that can take you from class right to a night of activities and getting to know the sisters! I would pair this with boots since you'll be on your feet a lot, and added the 360 pearl earrings as a discreet statement piece. With a crossbody bag to tote around the bare essentials, this look will be perfect when I visit all five houses on the first night.
Round 2 of Rush by timelessprep featuring a chain necklace
On our second night of rush, all the PNMs visit 4 houses. The dress code for this Philanthropy/Theme Night is business casual (or formal... honestly they haven't posted too much info about it yet). Either way, I think that wearing a pair of patterned trousers with a crisp white blouse will stand out. I figure most girls will be in some type of skirt, but an interesting pant will make you stand out in a crowd! Simple pearls, a watch, and a blingy necklace complete this look perfectly. You can always tone it down by ditching the necklace, but it's better to be overdressed than underdressed for this kind of event.
On our second night of rush, all the PNMs visit 4 houses. The dress code for this Philanthropy/Theme Night is business casual (or formal... honestly they haven't posted too much info about it yet). Either way, I think that wearing a pair of patterned trousers with a crisp white blouse will stand out. I figure most girls will be in some type of skirt, but an interesting pant will make you stand out in a crowd! Simple pearls, a watch, and a blingy necklace complete this look perfectly. You can always tone it down by ditching the necklace, but it's better to be overdressed than underdressed for this kind of event.
Round 3 of Rush by timelessprep featuring beige clutches
For preference night, most girls wear black dresses. I wanted to make sure that I could be picked out in a crowd, and I found this adorable blue and black patterned dress. It has a V cut neck and a scalloped hem, so it's definitely going to be different. I was with one of my best friends when I bought it just to make sure that it didn't do any weird gapping - gotta keep things appropriate for rush (you're not trying to meet guys, remember that!). I couldn't find the exact dress I bought when searching around online, so I picked out something similar and paired it with simple black pumps and of course, Kendra Scott.
For preference night, most girls wear black dresses. I wanted to make sure that I could be picked out in a crowd, and I found this adorable blue and black patterned dress. It has a V cut neck and a scalloped hem, so it's definitely going to be different. I was with one of my best friends when I bought it just to make sure that it didn't do any weird gapping - gotta keep things appropriate for rush (you're not trying to meet guys, remember that!). I couldn't find the exact dress I bought when searching around online, so I picked out something similar and paired it with simple black pumps and of course, Kendra Scott.
Round 4 of Rush by timelessprep featuring LC Lauren Conrad
My university requests that all PNMs wear white dresses on Bid Day. After looking at a lot of last year's Bid Day photos, I developed a serious loathing for lace. I just can't stand the look of it anymore, especially when it looks like everyone went to the nearest Forever 21 rack of summer dresses and picked one out. Once again, I wanted something that was going to make me stand out, and I think this Guess dress is it! It doesn't scream "summer" too directly, so it will work mid-February or any other time of the year. I want to keep things fairly simple, so I'll throw on a pair of nude pumps, and brighten my look with these awesome BaubleBar earrings (you can get them for $12 currently!). I'm beyond excited for the dress and earrings to arrive at my doorstep. Cross your fingers and toes for me that the dress fits perfectly.
// What are you planning to wear for rush? Hope my guide was helpful! //
My university requests that all PNMs wear white dresses on Bid Day. After looking at a lot of last year's Bid Day photos, I developed a serious loathing for lace. I just can't stand the look of it anymore, especially when it looks like everyone went to the nearest Forever 21 rack of summer dresses and picked one out. Once again, I wanted something that was going to make me stand out, and I think this Guess dress is it! It doesn't scream "summer" too directly, so it will work mid-February or any other time of the year. I want to keep things fairly simple, so I'll throw on a pair of nude pumps, and brighten my look with these awesome BaubleBar earrings (you can get them for $12 currently!). I'm beyond excited for the dress and earrings to arrive at my doorstep. Cross your fingers and toes for me that the dress fits perfectly.
// What are you planning to wear for rush? Hope my guide was helpful! //
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