Being a sorority has its ups and downs, but probably the best thing about being a part of your organization is the t-shirts (after sisterhood, of course)! Your closet is full of sorority t-shirts, and each shirt matches a certain pair of Nike shorts/ leggings perfectly. I can't explain it; I just can't resist buying that t-shirt for that event I didn't even go to. We all do it. Here's a list of reasons why your bank account probably hates you:
1. Recruitment Shirt
Yes, before you've even officially joined the sorority the t-shirt train is already rolling. You wear this shirt during Recruitment, and then only long enough for you to buy sorority shirts. Then, this shirt just disappears and isn't seen again until move out day.
2. Bid Day Shirt
Ah, yes, the crown jewel at the end of a stressful week: Bid Day tee. Finally, your first symbol of your new sisterhood. You probably keep this shirt until you graduate, and then you get it sewn onto a quilt.
3. Big/ Little Reveal Shirt
You definitely need to remember the day you got your Big, Little, Grand Little, and Great Grand Little. That's obviously why you buy a Big Little shirt for each year.
4. Semi-Formal Shirt
Of course you need something to mark the occasion of your very first Semi-Formal. And then your second, and your third, and your Senior year. It's sentimental really.
5. Formal Shirt
This is the biggest shin-dig for the whole school year. Not only do you buy one for yourself, but you get your date one too. But, if he's a bad date, the shirt never makes it to him, and you sell his to some other lucky individual.
6. Philanthropy Shirt
It's the reason why we're in a sorority. Of course, having a shirt to acknowledge the fact that you do, in fact, love your philanthropy is just necessary.
7. Date Party Shirt
These events are usually themed, which makes for really cute t-shirts! So it's more of an obligation to buy one really.
8. Social Shirts
These are different from the rest of the shirts because your letters actually share the shirt with another sorority/ fraternity's letters. These are very important, which is why you buy one after every social.
9. Sisterhood Shirts
It's our favorite part of being in a sorority, so of course we all need a t-shirt for it. Whether you went on a sisterhood-kayaking trip or just felt like having a sisterhood shirt, you always feel compelled to buy them.
10. Fraternity Shirts
If your boyfriend is in a fraternity, you generally wear his fraternity's shirts. If not, you buy your favorite frat's shirts to wear on the days you don't feel like putting on makeup or brushing your hair.
