by Amy Levenson Krumholz | GLF Fashion Editor

Rush is an exciting time!! Each college has their own process but they are all a bit similar. Some colleges take a more “laid back casual” approach, while others are a lot more formal. Some begin in August while others start in the spring.  Most colleges have a panalenic website which outlines the process and gives suggestions of what to wear for each day. Make sure that you have all of your recommendations turned in to Panhellenic on time and enjoy the process!

It is important for you and your daughter to keep an open mind. Although you may have been in a Pi Phi at Ole Miss, they may be very different at University of Michigan. It is important that your daughter joins a sorority that most fits her personality.

The outfits that were worn to the senior prom and homecoming may not be suitable for rush. Think of it more as “luncheon dressing” as opposed to short shorts and skin bearing dresses.

Consider involving a third party to take the stress out of what to wear and what is appropriate. It is more important to keep the peace between mother and daughter and receive guidance by someone who dresses people as their profession. The goal is to enjoy the process and to let your daughter SHINE!

The examples I have provided are based on the rush schedule at the University of Texas:

DAY ONE | Open House

Welcome to your first day of rush! This is a packed day full of visiting all of the sorority houses. You will be given a t-shirt and you will wear your favorite pair of shorts and some comfy shoes. Remember to bring your sunscreen!

Earrings – Calypso St. Barths

Rayban – you can give credit to any store in your two preferred malls that carry them

Shorts – Joie  you can give credit to any store in your two preferred malls that carry them Neimans does if you can not find others

Bracelet – Julianna LaBlanc

Blue tennis shoe – Bottega Venetta NM

Tory Birch Bag – you can give credit to any store in your two preferred malls that cary them Neimans does if you can not find others

White tennis shoes – Converse you can give credit to any store in your two preferred malls that cary them Nordstrom does

DAY TWO | Philanthropy Day

Now you are down to your top two! You will have more one-on-one time with the girls to help you decide where you see yourself spending time over the next four years. Wear a spectacular black cocktail dress!

Bracelet – Devon Leigh jewelry

Earrings – Treasured Accessory website google image

Flat – Giuseppe Zano Google

Pink clutch – Bottega Vaneta Google available at NM

Dress – Tibi NM

Stuart Weitzman black shoe – anywhere in your preferred malls that carry SW

DAY FIVE | Bid Day

Congrats! Time to go to your new sorority house where you will be greeted with open arms and get to meet your pledge class. Make sure to wear a darling sundress because you will be in a million pictures!

Dress – Missoni Mare – Neimans

Earrings – H Henry designs – Calypso

Ring – Heather Benjamin Jewelry – Calypso

Wedge – Tory Birch Google – anywhere in your preferred malls that carry TB

Orange Purse – Celine Paris

There are a lot more details to cover, so call me to get the ball rolling!  I would love to help with all of your fashion needs…