My name is Reagan Walker! I am a second year Advertising major, and I’m also on Zeta Tau Alpha’s recruitment team. From Open House to Bid day, here is a day-by-day guide to help you prepare for recruitment week!
Day 1 and Day 2: OPEN HOUSE
The night before Open House, Texas Panhellenic will provide you with the t-shirt you’ll wear for the first two days of recruitment. Add some khaki shorts and tennis shoes and you’ll be ready to go! I recommend J.Crew’s 3” Chino khaki shorts. They fit well and are the perfect length! Since all the sorority houses are spread throughout West Campus, I would take advantage of wearing your most comfortable sneakers! Feel free to express yourself with simple jewelry, such as studs or a small necklace, but remember, your best accessory is your smile!
Day 3 and Day 4: PHILANTHROPY
During the next two days of recruitment, you’ll learn about each sorority’s national philanthropy. Each round gets a little more dressy, so I would recommend wearing a cute sundress with simple jewelry. Think of a dress you would wear to church, brunch, or a graduation party. Pair it with some wedges or sandals and you’re ready to go!
Day 5: SISTERHOOD
This round is my personal favorite because each sorority gets to show off their unique sisterhood which gives you the opportunity to see if you could picture yourself in their chapter. A classy dress with some heels will be the perfect outfit for this round. When I went through recruitment, I wore chunky nude heels because they were cute but still easy to walk in. During this round, you may have up to six houses in one day, so it is important to stay comfortable! A dress you would wear to a banquet or award ceremony would match this occasion. Finish off your look with jewelry that compliments your individual style.
Day 6: PREFERENCE NIGHT
This is the last day of recruitment before Bid Day! Preference night is the most formal and intimate round of recruitment, so pick out your favorite classy, black dress. Pair it with heels and your finest jewelry and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.
Day 7: BID DAY! The moment you’ve been anxiously waiting for!! On bid day, you meet in Hogg Auditorium to open your bid day card and run home to your new sisters and soon-to-be best friends! Wear a fun, bright romper or dress with sandals or wedges, and get ready for lots and lots of pictures! I recommend wearing sandals since you will be running to your newly announced sorority house. Bid day is the best day of your life and a day you will never forget. No matter how stressful the week was, everything will be worth it when you meet your new sisters!
I hope this fashion guide will be helpful to your recruitment experience. No matter what happens during recruitment, have fun and be yourself! We can’t wait to meet you, PC ‘18!
Reagan Walker
PC ‘17
Recruitment Team 2018
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