The Necessities For A College Fraternity Formal
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The Necessities For A College Fraternity Formal

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The Necessities For A College Fraternity Formal

Fraternity formals are the complete opposite of sorority formals in college. At Fraternity formals, dinner only lasts about 25 minutes and PBR and Busch Light are about the only two beer brands in sight. Of course, fraternity formal season is the best time of the year and you want to make sure you have the perfect outfit and supplies for the whole weekend.


Here's a definitive list of what to do and bring:


1. Always bring an extra dress.
Who knows, you may end up hating the original dress or spilling red punch on your new white one. Either way, bringing a back up could save one of your friends too. I always bring my favorite LBD as back up, it looks great no matter what and camouflages stains.

2. Carry a first aid kit.
Frat formals are just an accident waiting to happen. Two of my good friends this year fractured and sprained their ankles from dancing too hard, so look out and be aware of your surroundings.

3. Actually bring a swimsuit.
Your really don't want to miss out on the late night pool runs with your friends. Many girls freak out about ruining their spray tans or not having a summer-ready bod, but embrace having a good time and making memories.

4. Make Jell-O shots.
Who doesn't love them! They are just the ticket for others in different cabins or hotel rooms to flock to yours when the night is beginning.

5. Go grocery shopping for snacks for the weekend.
Trust me, your date will greatly appreciate this. Chips and Gatorade—your hungover self will thank you.

6. Use the buddy system
Just like you never want to be alone on your college campus, don't let it happen in a foreign town where you don't know where you are going.

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