What I Would Wear to Rush in 2024

 Hey there princess!

I went through Rush in the Winter of 2009, and was absolutely thrilled to be part of the Kappa Alpha Theta new member class that year. My time in Theta was some of the most fun of my life, and I love looking back through that special Rush experience at this time every year. 

I remember spending months looking through shops and trying on clothes with my mom so that I looked absolutely perfect every single day from my clothes, to my shoes, to my accessories. If you're interested in hearing all about that experience, please let me know! I would love to share!

If I were going through Rush as a freshman today, I have selected a few different items that I think would look timeless and lovely on any young girl today. When selecting outfits, I think it's important to choose something that is classic, something that you can see yourself wearing again and again, and something that can help you stand out in the other girl's memories. I have linked a few things below, and I would love hearing all about what you are wearing!

Simon Miller Albers Knit Mini Dress

Corey Lynn Calter Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress

Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese Audrey Drop-Waist Midi Dress

Hutch Halter Allover Bows Stretch Crepe Mini Dress

Sachin & Babi Georgia Square-Neck Striped Taffeta Mini Dress

Lilly Pulitzer x Badgley Mischka Willa Halter Dress

Maeve Ribbon Pencil Midi Skirt

Some tips before you head to campus to start going through rush:

DO: Try on all of your outfits at home before you leave. This means the whole outfit including shoes. Walk around in your shoes, and make sure that you have all of the right undergarments selected for each outfit. Make sure your bra straps don't show, and be sure to pack shape wear.

DON'T: Share your outfits with your friends. While you might be excited about your new clothes with your new roommate, or other girls that you know are going through Rush with you, please refrain. The last thing you want is to start stressing about comparing yourself to others. I have also had bad experiences in the past with girls asking to borrow my clothes and returning them in less-than-stellar condition.

DO: Make sure to get recommendation letters submitted to each sorority that you are going to parties for. You want to make sure to put your best foot forward, and rec letters are the top way to do this. 

DON'T: Wear perfume at parties. In a room packed with girls, you want everyone to focus on the awesome things you have to say - not feel overwhelmed by all of the different perfumes that don't mesh all together. Focus on a high-strength deodorant (it can be hot and stuffy in those parties, and you don't want pit-stains) and nothing with too strong of a scent. You want them to remember you - not your smell. 

Sparkle on!