The Dos and Don’ts of Frat Formals

With the school year down to the final few week stretch, we are all busier than ever. Not only do we have to worry about final projects and exams, finding a summer internship, and figuring out who our roommate will be next semester, now we also have to decide which fraternity formal we will attend.
 
I’m sure all you lovely collegiettes enjoy your fair share of invitations to fraternity functions, but spring formals are in a league of their own. These weekend-long date functions go beyond the typical dinner and dance, leaving you to fret about way more than just what cocktail dress and heels you’ll be wearing. But fear not ladies, I’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’ts to help ensure you have the best frat formal experience ever!
 

DO: Be social and make new friends. Chances are your BFFs aren’t all going to the same formal as you, so take advantage of this opportunity to branch out and meet new people. You don’t want to be stuck following your date around the whole weekend, so bond with the other girls by getting ready together or boogieing on the dance floor!
 
DON’T: Be a Negative Nancy. Fraternity formals require flexibility because more likely than not, things won’t go exactly as planned. Instead of getting upset by the small things, just go with the flow, and try to have fun with it. Not only will this score you points with your date, but you’ll definitely have a better time by remaining stress and complaint free!
 
DO: Bring cute outfits. I know you collegiettes are fashion-forward and well dressed, and this is the perfect time to put your styling skills to use! Of course, you want to look fab for the actual dinner/dance portion of the weekend, but don’t forget about outfits for the rest of the fun events during the weekend. Whether you’re going to the Kentucky Derby or sightseeing in the city, you want to look effortlessly chic, so plan and pack outfits for every occasion.
 
DON’T: Be high maintenance. Yes, you want to look cute all weekend in your carefully planned ensembles, but don’t go so overboard that you have a huge suitcase for the weekend. Be practical in your packing, and limit your luggage to an easy overnight bag. Do you really need your blow dryer, curling iron, and straightener? Ditch ‘em in favor of dry shampoo—it will save you space in your suitcase and time getting ready, since most formals are only one overnight anyway.
 
DO: Have fun. This seems obvious, but sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of getting ready and making it to your dinner reservation on time, instead of just focusing on fun. So ladies, let your hair down, dance, and drink some cocktails! Enjoy this weekend getaway while you can, because you know once you get back to campus reality will hit you with a ton of projects and finals!
 
Just remember, while you’re partying all weekend DON’T get so sloppy that you get sick or can’t function. No one wants to be that girl, so keep behaving like the responsible, classy collegiettes you are!  
Happy formal fratting!