sorority pants

[big fan of soror pants]

hey girls!!! just curious if it's the same on other campuses-do you wear sorority pants(the black, soft, boot cut, kinda tight pants?)everyone in a sorority here wears them...lol, its kind of a tradition. so, if you wear em, post your fave place to get em. bebe for me!!!!!!although it is hard for me to pick what shoes i like to wear w/ them...so many decisions!!!j/k

[etienneSAI]

okay hold up....preppie, how would you know what sorority pants are if you're not in college yet??

anyway, i get mine at bebe or guess. as for shoes, that's WAY easy. if it's warmer outside, something with an open toe and a heel that'll show off your pedicure or painted toenails. if it's colder outside, wear chunky-heeled shoes or boots that zip up the side. easy! now, to complete your ensemble *in COMPLETELY stereotypical sorority form* you MUST, i repeat MUST be wearing a tight shirt *preferably with a bebe, versace, betsey johnson, *insert famous designer here* logo right on the front with a puffy coat, black sunglasses, a kate spade bag and the keys to your black, fully-loaded jetta in your hand. oh yeah, don't forget your cell phone!

i got WAY off track with this one guys and gals but admit it...you smiled! but yeah, get your pants at bebe.

etienne
sigma alpha iota-the hartt school of music

*but daddy...i NEEED the other CREDIT CARD! i maxed out the OTHERRRR ONNNNNE!!*

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"red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats

"I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos

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[Tiara98]

They're called sorority pants everywhere? LOL. I've also heard them referred to as 'bitch pants' at my school. I love 'em! But I'm not all about spending a lot on clothes ('cuz I have stuff like rent to pay for too) so I get them at like Rave or Marshalls. I bought 2 pairs for $4/ea at Rave on clearance recently. They wear out fast and have to be replaced often anyway so why spend a lot?


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Amanda M.
Secretary/Social Chair
Theta Sigma Alpha,Towson University

[ZChi4Life]

This is too funny! I thought my school was the only place that called them "sorority girl pants"! Small, small world! I get mine at Express. I love'em. Me and my sisters are always like "are you wearing your sorority girl pants?" when we go to parties. This is great that others call them this too. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

[The Kid]

Gee, everyone at my alma mater dresses like that. It was not a look reserved for sorority girls.

[mgdzkm433]

I have a pair of pants like that, and so does just about every girl I know. When I was visiting a my ex at his school about 2 years ago, he made the 'sorority pants' comment when I pulled them out of my bag. But the way he said it sounded so degrading. Of course, after he explained himself, it was even worse. Seems that at *his* school, girls wearing those pants are considered *hoochies* or whatever you want to call them in your area, but not very *nice* girls, and incidently, those same girls make up a majority of the sororities at his school. Basically, he and his friends call them sorority pants as a put down. So ever since then, I've not thought of the term 'sorority pants' to be a good one. This isn't to 'put anyone down'. Like I said, I have a pair myself, just thought that it was a interesting twist.

[Dewgirl]

Originally posted by Tiara98:
They're called sorority pants everywhere? LOL. I've also heard them referred to as 'bitch pants' at my school. I love 'em! But I'm not all about spending a lot on clothes ('cuz I have stuff like rent to pay for too) so I get them at like Rave or Marshalls. I bought 2 pairs for $4/ea at Rave on clearance recently. They wear out fast and have to be replaced often anyway so why spend a lot?



I agree! in a town where our fanciest clothes store for 20 miles is the juniors section at Wal-mart (no, I'm not kidding!) we're a little behind the times http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif But I just got my first pair this weekend! I already love them! But what do you wear with them? Etienne, I love your answer http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif but seriously...we don't have access to any "designers" or even stores like express or gap...can anyone help me out regarding general style with them?

[Manders]

OK at my school we're made fun of when a group of girls walks by decked out in their black pants. My thoughts are though, they look nice! We don't wear them for any other reason than to simply look nice when we go out.

[Tiara98]

I guess they do kinda have a negative connotation, especially among the guys, and yes, a lot of girls -- both in and not in sororities wear them. How could you not love them though...the go with everything! LOL...they're kinda like leggings, which i love to sleep in and lounge around in. My fave look is with a short, tight white tube dress over them. I'm also getting a knee-length black cardigan to go over them and tank tops, just for a twist. But anyway, as always, people need to get to know youu as a person
(*obviously*) instead of judging you by what you're wearing.

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Amanda M.
Secretary/Social Chair
Theta Sigma Alpha,Towson University

[ZChi4Life]

Yeah everyone at my school has put negative connotations to wearing these pants. Most people say that it's like the sorority girl's "uniform" when they go out. That's all you'll see around my campus...there will be a big group of girls going to a frat party and they'll all have those pants on. I don't care though, I still like'em http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

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A Radiant Lady of
Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
http://www.umich.edu/~zchi

[Siobhan]

Sorority Pants - we have them here in Canada too! Non greek girls at UBC wears them also, not just the sorority girls. I usually buy mine at the Gap, Le Chateau, or Bootlegger. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/tongue.gif



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[what pants?]

I don't know what you guys are talking about...what are they?

[GapGrrl]

I just got the best pair of sorority pants at the Gap last week. They were marked down to $16.99 from $58.00. They're a bit long, but the cost of having them hemmed is nothing compared to what I saved.

I love sale shopping.

[twinstars]

wow, i'm so glad to hear that the "Black Pants Mafia" is worldwide and not just at my school! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif you would not believe it but i came to college my freshman year with no black pants. right away i saw how ubiquitous they were, and i got 3 pairs! my favorite pair is from bebe, god, they are beautiful, but they cost $120!!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif aaarrrrrgggghhhhhhh! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif they are kind of long so i need to wear them with a heeled shoe. i wear black heeled boots, or heeled sandals in spring/early fall.

my other 2 pairs are stretchy, from gap and express. the express pair is actually dark gray (how i express my individuality i guess http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif )

for going out i usually wear the black pants with a colorful top.

this next year i have decided to be a bit more exciting fashionwise and i actually just bought a pair of red pants!

http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif i thought this was funny and scary at the same time-----> on my bid night, all the new pledges were told to dress up in black pants & a colorful top. they were just assuming that we'd all own black pants. and all 30 of us did! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif



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[SIUAGD]

Black pants are a must!! We call them black pants, but some guys call them 'f#&k me pants'. Everyone in Carbondale wears them Thursday thru Saturday nights. The closest Bebe to us is in St. Louis, so we're kinda partial to Express. They really do go with everything!! My favorite thing to wear with 'em is Express tube tops(they're longer ones, go to your waist)or backless shirts. Here in Carbondale, we don't care how cold it is- almost always dressy sandals! However, we usually make fun of the girls who wear 'em to the rec or to class!

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[SoCalGirl]

I have at least six pairs of black pants!

Sorority pants, dance pants, f^#@ me pants
--they are progressively tighter
--for example we wear sorority pants during rush but the dance pants have to stay at home.

And I'm not affraid to be a hypocrite, I'll talk trash about those pants when a group of girls walks by in the "sorority uniform"...even when I'm wearing them!

What shoes to wear when you're going out: strappy sandals or chunky black boots

We wear them everywhere around here; to class, shopping, clubs, anywhere! When I'm feeling sporty I'll wear white platform tennis shoes with my letters.

Any tight shirt looks good. I prefer the short sleeved deep v-necked ones from Express. It all depends what look you're going for. The black pants are just like the perfect black dress--good for any event.

[Siobhan]

They are known as f*%k me pants at UBC or yatch pants.

[etienneSAI]

white we're talking about pants, let me just tell you about the WORLD'S FUNKIEST pants that i got the other day. my sister *biological, not fraternal* and i went on a shopping binge and i bought a pair of patent leather, zebra-striped pants! they're so money, you can't even believe it. the white parts glow under blacklight, which is superfly and they're just the coolest thing since cheerios. can't wait to rock 'em at school this year!

eternally in search of the bebe black pants...
etienne
sigma alpha iota

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"red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats

"I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos

[mwedzi]

Okay, I have absolutely no idea what you all are talking about. Sorority pants? We never had such a thing, I don't think. Does anyone have a picture?

[etienneSAI]

tiara,

my little calls them "bitch pants" so you're not alone. i prefer the term "sorority pants" over "bitch pants" but we use both here in hartford.

as the self-designated "sorority pants fashion diva", i'll answer dewgirl's question about what to wear with them...seriously.

okay dewgirl, seriously speaking, black sandals with a bit of a heel on them look really sexy, especially if you've gotten your toes painted or something of that sort. i usually wear my pants with either a cute button-down shirt *i have this red one that i got from old navy that sort of has a bit of a sheen to it, so it catches the sun...matches my red hair, too!* if you wear all black, it definately gives you an opportunity to accentuate your hair, eyes, jewelry...something else OTHER than your clothes. usually i wear silver jewelry. as for makeup, lately i've been doing this thing i saw in cosmo at a versace runway show. yu take a bright, bold shade of eyeshadow *my favorite is green, since my eyes are green*, and apply it on JUST your lid. don't go above it at all, so when your eyes are naturally open, you'll just see a rim of green *or whatever color.* also, line the BOTTOM lid in the same color. try to use a very small brush, or the side of a normal eyeshadow applicator...not the flat foamy side. this looks AWESOME with black and really gives you a chance to bring out your eyes. if you have big eyes like i do, this works really well.

that's it for etienne's makeup tips for the day...at least for now. hope this helps a bit!

etienne
sigma alpha iota

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"red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats

"I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos

[theXgirl]

All right, I admit I got mine at Eddie Bauer, about 38 bucks. Nice fit too.

[etienneSAI]

i've never heard of parallel. i will have to check it out sometime. i can't afford the leather bebe pants...WAY too expensive for me. i can see paying 300 for a pair of pants...do you know how many tubes of tony&tina lipstick you can get for that???

etienne
sigma alpha iota



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"red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats

"I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos

[dpherlove]

I ususally go to get the pants at BCBG! They fit sooo nice. Another designer that makes good pants is Parallel. You will find either of the two at Bloomingdale's or Nordstrom!!

[Manders]

Ok I'm obsessed with Bebe but sadly I am 5'2". I feel like their pants are SO long. they're like made for supermodels. Any other short girls have this problem? I have the hardest time finding cute pants. I mean I can just get them hemmed but it takes away from the bottom flare. HELP

(how ditzy do I sound?)

[etienneSAI]

no, you don't sound ditzy. when i worked at bebe, i bought the "capri" pants and they fit me like regular ones, so i was set. the pants there ARE really long, but in contrast thier skirts are WAY short. i have this awesome grey one with a slit up the side...it's so sexy. love it!

etienne

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"red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats

"I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos

[Dewgirl]

Originally posted by Manders:
Ok I'm obsessed with Bebe but sadly I am 5'2". I feel like their pants are SO long. they're like made for supermodels. Any other short girls have this problem? I have the hardest time finding cute pants. I mean I can just get them hemmed but it takes away from the bottom flare. HELP

(how ditzy do I sound?)

You don't sound ditzy http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Actually, it's not that much easier being on the tall end of things. (Warning, people are probably going to start hating me approximately...now) I'm not TOO tall...5'8...but I'm thin and it seems like about 90% of my height is legs. So if I buy to fit my waist/hips/etc. everything hits me at the calf. But if I buy to fit my leg length, I can fit another person inside my pants.

http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Skirts are my friends http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

[Manders]

hey all, just wanted to let everyone that posted here that I was actually able to buy my first pair of FITTING Bebe pants this weekend! I don't feel like a midget anymore!!

[Corbin Dallas]

Originally posted by Dewgirl:
I'm not TOO tall...5'8...but I'm thin and it seems like about 90% of my height is legs. So if I buy to fit my waist/hips/etc. everything hits me at the calf. But if I buy to fit my leg length, I can fit another person inside my pants.

Ok, I just want to know why they can't make womens clothes more like mens. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif I buy my pants with a waist size, AND a length! and the sizes are in inches, not some arbitrary numbering system! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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Steve Corbin
Lambda Chi Alpha
Theta Kappa Chapter
Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech.

[DELTABRAT]

I agree Corbin Dallas:

Men's clothes are sized according to length and waist size.

I know it took me a long time to get in on this topic but I saw something that applied to me since in my area these poants are not designated as "sorority pants." They are simply bootleg pants.

My legs are reeeeaallllyyy long and these pants typically BARELY go over my ankles.

It pises me off. I have to get to bebe because I would like to see a pair of pants in which I could cross my legs and not have my ankles showing.

ANy other suggestions of boutiques/stores/brands that make really long pants for the longer legged women out here. I am 5'8" and MOSTLY legs...somtimes good but sometimes a hassle.

PEACE

Oh yeah...also, but pants that usually "look" long enough often get "filled up" because I (seeing as how I teach aerobics and do like 50 squats and lunges like 3 times a week) am very muscular and have a booty and some thighs. SO I am not tall and waife like but tall and muscular NOT heavy. So the pants have to be like reeeeeallllll long.

Okay, I'm done.

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[Serenity]

They are simply bootleg pants.

Oooooooooooh....Now I know what you all are talking about. I have bootleg pants. I do love them! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

DELTABRAT, you should be able to find tall sizes through online catalogs for your favorite retail stores. Most times, they only offer tall/petite/plus sizes through their catalog. Try that!

[etienneSAI]

delta,

bebe will be just fine for you, then. good luck finding pants!

etienne
sigma alpha iota

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"red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats

"I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos

[12dn94dst]

Originally posted by Corbin Dallas:
Ok, I just want to know why they can't make womens clothes more like mens. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif I buy my pants with a waist size, AND a length! and the sizes are in inches, not some arbitrary numbering system! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif



Steve, you may be on to something....but you know they'd have to add the all important (dare I say it) hip measurement. Being 5'3, I don't have too may problems with pants being too long. Even if they are, I wear 2 1/2 inch heels quite often, so it's no biggie. MY issue is fitting my butt and hips into clothing. If you can solve that issue, you'll make A TON of money.

[concord_dz]

I wasn't aware that "sorority pants" were an issue at other colleges. Wow. We never go clubbing w/ out the black pants. Jada DZ

[mgdzkm433]

I'm wondering what you all would do if you lived in West Virginia. There isn't a Bebe in the entire state. I went in one in Washington DC once, but everything was so expensive. I just couldn't justify spending so much on a piece of clothing. I have a pair of little black pants, but they came from Deb I think. They were only like 10.00 on clearance and they've lasted for 4 years without falling apart. I think that is pretty good.

[HottyToddy!]

I absolutely love my sorority pants! But you can go out of the house here with out having you Dove Designs jewelry on with them!

We wear them with everything... Do you guys wear dove designs too?

[MaMaBuddha]

i've wrecked my brains for days and please excuse the ignorance...what are sorority pants and what do they look like?

[Texas Alum]

MaMa - LOL! don't feel bad for not knowing sorority pants... I am a "young alum" (late 20's) and have worked in the Greek system at my school for the last few years, and so would not have known about this fashion phenomenon either if not for that. (not that I don't know what black bootcut pants are! I have a couple pair myself, but I had never heard the term before registering at GreekChat)

The "sorority pants" that everyone is referring to are the synthetic (usually a rayon or other stretchy fabric blend) black pants, which are usually low-waisted, with a flat front and maybe (but not always) a back pocket. They are fitted through the waist, hips and thighs, and flare slightly at the ankle ("boot-cut", for the old school among us). They usually zip up, and have a very slimming look (hence the popularity).

These pants are EVERYWHERE. Any store, any designer... they flatter almost any body type, especially if you are very slim, or if you have a good "booty"... the only exception is if you have a pooch (ladies, you know what I mean) and you wear a short shirt which does not cover said pooch.

MaMa - I guarantee you have seen these pants and just didn't recognize them as "sorority pants". That's what everyone is referring to!

[James]

lol . . . There was another post that asked: "Where did all the men go? They don't seem to be commenting on discussion . . ."

This discussion seems a trifle over our heads http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Personally I'm fashion challenged, and if I don't take along a lady with good taste, will likely end up looking the way the sales girl thinks I should (which can be disconcerting if I go into several very different stores).

I sometimes have to ask questions like . . . You mean orange and purple don't look good together? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

A lot of time I just buy clothing with a man riding a polo horse and figure that must be reasonably acceptable . . . in yellow and magenta ofcourse http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Now personally, I like buying polo stuff, but I don't like paying 80 dollars a shirt. So I recomend factory outlets. Here is a nice web site with a list of them by region.
http://www.outletsonline.com/oc.html

They usually have good bargains and are worth a couple hour trip if necessary. However, shoppers can be fierce and like sharks in a feeding frenzy sometimes http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

PS. What is a pooch?

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[mgdzkm433]

James,

A 'Pooch' is a slang term for that little bit of a 'belly' that women have. Although we all hate it, and most of us won't admit it, the 'pooch' is impossible to get rid of completely--belive me--we all try. The reason women have it and men don't is becuase . . . drum roll please . . . we are different! Our bodies are made to give birth and despite the fact that some women don't, they still have that small area of fat around their belly to "insulate" that area in case of pregnancy. Soooooo in short no matter how hard we try, all woman will have at least a tiny 'pooch'.

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[mwedzi]

Okay, now I got it. I came back to america and went back to school so I see the black pants everyone is wearing. Wasn't there a topic in chit chat on conformity. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Anyway, they aren't bad and they do match everything BUT I am so not into stretchy things. What is with the fake fabric and stretchy clothes nowadays? I mean really, let's go natural. I think people have forgotten what cotton is.

I have to admit, I bought myself a pair. They really do match everything and the rear side of me look quite ... nice. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

[dragons]

The Nordstroms family (CEO) of the company are Betas.

Kevin
Beta Theta Pi

Originally posted by dpherlove:
I ususally go to get the pants at BCBG! They fit sooo nice. Another designer that makes good pants is Parallel. You will find either of the two at Bloomingdale's or Nordstrom!!

[trailhiker46]

Haha I remember swearing back in HS (I'm a soph now) that I would NEVER own a pair of soror pants. Now I own...oh say....like 4 pairs of black pants in various cuts. They make EVERYONE look good. So what if people make fun of them? I love em! You can't go wrong with soror pants...they're a classic.

[daisymargarita]

Am I the only one who has never HEARD of these "sorority pants???"

[varvette]

Ok I have to admit, I have three pairs. I wear them so much that I actually had to replace a pair last weekend because I ripped the crotch when I was dancing. No sick comments please!!! My sorority likes to call them hootchie pants.

[Zeta_Girl]

Oh man! I can't believe there has been 2 pages of posts on "black pants" Even though I do have 2 pair, I used to have 3 but one pair got to short after I washed them. I've never heard them called any other names-"sorority pants, bitch pants, fuck me pants" well I just always thought they were black pants that everyone owned! Guess I just never put that much thought into it! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
ZTA Girl

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[Zeta_Girl]

Oh man! I can't believe there has been 2 pages of posts on "black pants" Even though I do have 2 pair, I used to have 3 but one pair got to short after I washed them. I've never heard them called any other names-"sorority pants, bitch pants, fuck me pants" well I just always thought they were black pants that everyone owned! Guess I just never put that much thought into it! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
ZTA Girl

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"Only The Best Get Crowned"

[EmilyAXID]

No wonder non greeks think that sororities are made up of a bunch of shallow girls...y'all just spent two pages talking about a pair of black pants...

[CutiePie2000]

I think this topic was started before the forum "Chit Chat" existed...

This thread probably belongs in the Chit Chat Forum now.

http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

[preppie]

Well, black pants are a wardrobe neccessity, and they are a common topic so......shallowness rules!

[HeidiHo]

My boyfriend calls them "granny pants", because when he first saw me in them, he said they look like something his grandma would wear. Now he loves them & begs me to wear my granny pants http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

[AlphaChiGirl]

They go PERFECTLY with black Kate Spade bags! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

[CutiePie2000]

Originally posted by AlphaChiGirl:
They go PERFECTLY with black Kate Spade bags! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Very true. I also learned from the KKG website that Kate Spade is a Kappa.

[Hootie]

We call them Bar Pants...dunno why!
How about sorority hair? My best friend (who isn't greek) always tells me I have sorority hair! It's so funny! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

[SoCalGirl]

Sorority hair...

...when I think of "sorority hair" what I picture is "traveling consultant hair". Which seems to be between chin and shoulder length, unbelievably shiny, and always somehow looks perfect. I've got the shiny hair, I just can't seem to get the other two. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif I'm jealous of anyone w/ perfect hair, too bad I don't have the patience to do much more than run a brush through wet hair. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif

[shadokat]

The Daily Pennsylvanian, the newspaper at the University of Pennsylvania did the funniest article making fun of how every woman on campus owns a pair of these http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Wish I could find it.

[SigmaPi]

LoL...here at Monmouth U. in NJ i havent heard that label, we too call the the F*%k me pants!...but hey, dont stop wearin them cause of the label, i think they are great!!!!

[RUPhiSig]

hey-
here at radford some sorority girls wear them. most guys think your a freshmen if you wear them. because most of the freshmen get decked out in black pants. i mean i wear them someitmes but its not part of the "sorority" attire here

[drinknlotsNole]

Nothing sexier in this world. Thumbs up!

[prdlocal]

My friend Justin calls them standard issues. I love to wear mine!!! Grey ones are cool too! I get mine from the Gap! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

[pbear19]

I went to Spain a few years ago before the sorority pants really became popular here in the states. EVERY girl in Spain wore them every day, only they had them in all colors, not just black. I absolutely loved them and spent hours upon hours searching through all the stores trying to find some that fit me. Unfortunately, I have a lot of curves, and Spanish girls do not. The only ones that fit my hips were way too big everywhere else. So I never got any until they came in style here. Oh well. I was almost ahead of the fashion trend!

[SweetestDiva]

Hmm... y'all are talking about these pants like you wear them EVERYWHERE... on my campus I see NPC and NPHC sorority members alike wear them maybe once a week with their jerseys.. but not much outside of that.

[SweetestDiva]

Hmm... y'all are talking about these pants like you wear them EVERYWHERE... on my campus I see NPC and NPHC sorority members alike wear them maybe once a week with their jerseys.. but not much outside of that.

[drinknlotsNole]

I love them, especially on the floor of my room. Yeahhhhh.....

[SusanL5000]

Um, I'll disregard that Nole. I have 9 pairs! Some are flared, some are bootcut, some are old...you get the idea...Anyways, I wear some of them to class, some of them to bars, some to the gym....go figure! I love them and I'll NEVER stop wearing them!

[drinknlotsNole]

Yes Susan, keep wearing them for Fratty's of America.....

[GroovehustleMSU]

I would just like to chime in here with the male perspective. I think I speak for fraternity men everywhere when I say,

"We LOVE sorority pants!"

Keep wearing them, ladies. We are huge fans.

[Billy Optimist]

YEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[three2tango]

This is so funny, I ran accross my first pair today in my closet. I was cleaning it out for the Goodwill drive we have during greek week.

I got them my freshman year at the limited. They are fabulous. They are made out of the best material, never wrinkle, if you spill(and you will) it dries in 15 min flat and they go with everything.

I always called them my party pants. I know they are old and I haven't worn them in 2 years but it is kind of like throwing away the tiffany's box and pouch.....I can't bring myself to do it!!!!!!!!!!

[RedHotChiO]

In my chapter we call them TABs (Tight Ass Booty-Pants). I don't wear them though. Call me weird, but I have issues wearing black pants. I just prefer khaki and grey.

[SSS1365]

I never heard them referred to as "sorority pants" before... lol. But I guess just about every sorority girl here has them too. I love mine!

[UMgirl]

Ive heard sorority pants, booty pants, black pants, hoochie pants etc. I bought my first pair in high school because i was a dance major (arts HS) and they were good for that. Got to college and wewent out on night. Swear to god every girl we saw was wearing them. I had no clue it was going to be an epidemic. But here at Michigan you "have" to have at least four pair.
1 for jogging
1 for working out
1 for wearing to class
and 1 for going out.

and they dont have to be boot cut. can be straught or flare and we wear them with anything from sneakers and sweatshirts to heels and backless. black zip boots too.

[gammazetagrl]

Even in my high school they were called "sorority girl pants"...I think the term was coined from the girls who had older sisters that were in sororities. Anyway I got my first pair at Carson Pirie Scott for 20.00 (clearance) and it had the Currants brand label. Now that I'm more.."independent" i should say (coz of my part time job, lol)I get mine at Express..I did buy one each at victoriassecret.com and guess.com but only coz they were on sale. Im a person who likes to get the most out of her money (hey we're in college!)and I am a real sale hunter at the top brand name stores...so no one really knows how much (or less)I paid for my stuff until i tell them...a real fashion girl's secret =)

[SSS1365]

I only ever see people wearing them either to go out, or with a nice top for badge attire. I don't see people wearing casual shirts (like sweatshirts or t-shirts) with them.

[James]

Are these things still around?

[Tippiechick]

Tailored black dress pants? Yes. I doubt they will ever go out of style if they are what I think. I get mine from Express.

[KDwxgrrl]

Wow, great thread.

Yeah, they're still everywhere, complete with their summertime cousin, the white cropped pants ;)

[LightBulb]

Wow!

These have been a staple since high school or, more likely, junior high. I've always heard em called "black pants"... everyone just knows what they are.

I love them. :D But often they get so loose after washing... :(

[orchid2]

I've also mostly heard of them being called "going out pants" or simply "black pants." A lot of the girls I know wear the express editor pants when they dress up for class, and the more stereotypiccal sorority pants for going out.

[LightBulb]

Old Navy's black pants are comfy, and you can usually get them with some cute variations (like pinstripes).

[KDLady00]

I get mine at the Express too because they have them for short people like me! Im out of college but I still wear mine as daily wear! We called them sorority pants too but also our "Blacks" does anyone else called them your blacks?

[DolphinChicaDDD]

I have a guy friend who has this whole theory that some higher being know when each girl gets her first period, and then a week or so later, she gets her first pair of "black pants" (tight in just the right places) from the same mysterious higher being.


Its much funnier when he tells the story, trust me.

[Glitter650]

I have 3 pairs of black pants.... one kinda "typical" black pant for going out, (which fit a bit tighter) a pair of black editor pants from Express ,since they fit a bit looser ,I wear them for pin attire and for other more conservative dress up occasions, and a pair of straight leg looser pants, for more business type dressy events.

[wanderersarah]

In my house it seems like 'black pants' are one word. We'll all be getting ready to go out, and someone will ask, "Are you wearing blackpants?" "Should I go put on blackpants too?" Blackpants tells you how everyone is dressing for the evening. It's so sad and stereotypical, but we all have our stereotypical moments.

[RUASTgrrl]

The blackpants from 2000 were more of a streachy almmost yoga pant. In fact all of my old ones were regulated to gym pant status about 2 years ago. I like the "new" black pants better. For awhile there the little black skirt was a thing.

[LauGh A Lot]

does anyone have a pic of these infamous black pants?

[James]

So the "old school" sorority pants that are kind of form fitting are out? Like black stretch pants?

And new looser stuff is in?

Originally posted by RUASTgrrl
The blackpants from 2000 were more of a streachy almmost yoga pant. In fact all of my old ones were regulated to gym pant status about 2 years ago. I like the "new" black pants better. For awhile there the little black skirt was a thing.

[James]

I was looking for a picture of these infamous pants and vcame across this blog entry . . funny stuff.

http://nightinthebigcity.com/archives/000266.html

[James]

This articla actually rates the local bars and includes a category called sorority-ness which is actually rated by the prevalence of black stretchy pants . . .

Life
University watering holes: Where the wild things go

Brian Hudak and Mike Greenwald, Cavalier Daily Staff Writers

The University's Corner boasts a wide selection of shops, restaurants and sketchy townspeople. But perhaps the Corner is best known today for its multitude of fine (and not so fine) watering holes. Students have 10 bars to choose from, all within a three-block radius and no more than a five-minute stumble from the Rotunda. To make your drinking experience one of joy and merriment, we have tapped our kegs of knowledge and those of other bar-hopping veterans to bring you this comprehensive bar-by-bar guide to Corner debauchery. Our goal here is not to promote irresponsible drinking, but to provide you with a resource to aid your quest for responsible fun.

A brief history

Corner bars only have become a staple of student life in recent years. Larry J. Sabato, government and foreign affairs professor, said beer was available at almost every function when he was a student, limiting the need for bars on the Corner. Sabato, who graduated in 1974, said kegs were a common sight all over Grounds, including the Lawn. Students had a very limited selection of bars from which to choose. "Back when I was in school, it was The Virginian. That was always the No. 1 watering hole and eatery," Sabato said.

University President John T. Casteen III, who graduated from the University in 1965, agreed. "I remember two places that might have been called student bars: The Virginian, the only one actually on the Corner, and the Cavalier Cavern," Casteen said.

The Cavalier Cavern was located where the Italian Villa, on Emmet Street, is located today. Casteen said he remembers a bar called The Library, which also was on Emmet Street.

"This place had a basement that was purely a bar, with music on certain nights, and an upper level food service," he said. "Its distinction was that the beer it served was so cold that ice floated in it, with the consequence that one could not taste the beer."

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# Map of the Corner

Board of Visitors Secretary Alexander "Sandy" Gilliam, who graduated from the University in 1955, said other than The Virginian, the Corner did not offer students many opportunities for social drinking. "No other place on the Corner in my time served beer except, I think, a pretty awful restaurant called the CK, which was where the Baja Bean is now, more or less," Gilliam said. "But you went there to eat - badly - not to drink."

Now the Corner boasts 10 bars, all of which serve alcohol until 1:30 a.m.

The Bars

Each bar has been awarded zero to five of the following items, in the following categories:

Fraternity-ness: Kegs.

Sorority-ness: Black, stretchy pants.

Politico-ness: Jefferson cups.

Townie-ness: Corner Crazies.

Sophistication: Carafes of mocha latte.

Baja Bean Restaurante Y Cantina: As the Corner's lone Mexican restaurant, Baja offers excellent margaritas and tasty food. However, most students who choose to dine at Baja drink elsewhere afterwards, though the cantina does offer Dos Equis on draught.

Kegs: 2

Black, stretchy pants: 2.5

Jefferson Cups: 2.5

Corner Crazies: 3.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 2.5

Biltmore Grill: The Biltmore is perhaps the Corner's most popular bar. With a fraternity-like atmosphere, the Biltmore is almost always hopping, especially on Tuesday nights, when they have their $3 pitcher special.

"Besides it being the only legitimate dance option on the Corner, it also has the most steps so, on any given night, one can observe the most drunken revelers stumble, fall and make weak attempts to 'play it off,'" fourth-year Commerce student Ronnie Washington said. But "shame on the Biltmore for recognizing the inelastic demand of beer in a college town, and raising the cost of pitchers on Tuesday nights from $2 to $3."

Kegs: 5

Black, stretchy pants: 5

Jefferson Cups: 3

Corner Crazies: 1

Carafes of mocha latte: 1

Buddhist Bar & Grill: Buddhist is best known for its $5 steak and $1 beer specials on Monday nights. A laid-back alternative to some of the Corner's more crowded bars, Buddhist has an air of sophistication that is absent from many Corner saloons. "I started my 21st birthday party there," fourth-year College student Erin Bell said. "They are known for their good shots."

Kegs: 3

Black, stretchy pants: 4

Jefferson Cups: 2

Corner Crazies: 3

Carafes of mocha latte: 3.5

Coupe De Ville's: Coupe's has become one of the University's premier places to see and be seen, especially on Wednesday nights when Benny Dodd performs.

Though they have a tendency to run out of pitchers on the more crowded nights, Coupe's remains extremely popular and always crowded.

"I am a Coupe's fan. It's just like the 'Cheers' bar - where you go and everyone knows your name and they're always glad you came," fourth-year College student Ginny Rothschild said. Also, Coupe's appeals to everyone, "even if you're not in a frat or sorority, it can be a good social experience," said Fourth-Year Class President Drew Davis, "They both cater to that fratty, preppy population of U.Va."

Kegs: 5

Black, stretchy pants: 5

Jefferson Cups: 5

Corner Crazies: 1.5

Carafes of mocha latte: .5

Greenskeeper: Despite its wide selection of draught beers and large pitchers, the Greenskeeper is almost never crowded. If you never want to wait for a table or a chance at the dartboard, the Greenskeeper is your place.

Kegs: .5

Black, stretchy pants: 1

Jefferson Cups: 1

Corner Crazies: 3

Carafes of mocha latte: 2

Michael's Bistro: The classiest bar on the Corner, the Bistro offers a fine selection of beers including Guinness on draught and Brooklyn Brown Ale. The Bistro also boasts wonderful food, outdoor seating overlooking the Corner and frequent live musical performances.

Kegs: 2

Black, stretchy pants: 3

Jefferson Cups: 3.5

Corner Crazies: 2

Carafes of mocha latte: 5

O'Neill's Irish Pub: O'Neill's is usually crowded and is either a person's favorite or least favorite bar. Popular with student athletes, O'Neill's has pool tables, dartboards and two bars.

University Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Lissa Percopo lists O'Neill's as her favorite Corner pub. "I like the crowd and the people that work there," Percopo said. "The late night appetizers are killer, and in big portions. I'm terrible at pool and darts but with the right drink specials, I think I'm good."

Kegs: 5

Black, stretchy pants: 5

Jefferson Cups: 4

Corner Crazies: 1

Carafes of mocha latte: 1.5

Orbits: Orbits is typically crowded with non-University students. Complete with pool tables and a large bar, Orbits presents a change of pace to the Corner's other establishments.

Kegs: .5

Black, stretchy pants: .5

Jefferson Cups: .5

Corner Crazies: 4.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 2

St. Maarten's Café: Maarten's boasts the best selection of mixed drinks and shooters on the Corner. From Lara's Booty to the Stonewall to the Power Apple, Maarten's has something for all of the University's non-beer drinkers. The late-night menu at Maarten's features seven types of chicken wings. "I've become really enamored with St. Maarten's. It's less of that 'fratty' element that makes the Biltmore more tiresome," Student Council President Joe Bilby said.

"For raucous group behavior, I would always go to St. Maarten's," said Wayne Cozart, Alumni Association director of alumni programs.

Kegs: 2

Black, stretchy pants: 2

Jefferson Cups: 3

Corner Crazies: 3.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 3

The Virginian: Popular with graduate students, The Virginian's claim to fame is its microbrew, Rotunda Thunda. While this bar is small in size, it has played a central part in the University's history.

"For atmosphere, I like The Virginian the best," Cozart said. "However, there is NO good bar bar on the Corner."

Kegs: 1

Black, stretchy pants: .5

Jefferson Cups: 1

Corner Crazies: 3.5

Carafes of mocha latte: 3.5

The Corner has something for everybody, depending on your beverage of choice and mood that evening. But if you are anything like us, you will especially enjoy St. Maarten's, Coupe's and the Bistro and will stay away from Orbits and Greenskeeper.

But don't take Greedak's word for it. Try them for yourself and discover the Corner's hotspots on your own.

[RUASTgrrl]

nah they still fit the same;-) just better fabric I think.

[LightBulb]

New black yoga pants are fun though - they are so cute with the wide waistbands! :)

[CutiePie2000]

Originally posted by LightBulb
New black yoga pants are fun though - they are so cute with the wide waistbands! :)
Ah yes...I am waiting for you American girls to discover the Yoga wear of Lululemon...I think it's FINALLY tricking into the USA now (They have 3 stores now in the USA...all in California of course).
My personal favorite is the GROOVE PANT, shown here. (http://retail.lululemon.com/fcgi-bin/customer?TID=product&SID=160146DE&productId=0000005001513324&categoryId=0000005000400905&orderId=&sessionId=&storeId=4000000000000091&merchantId=4000000000000090&ppp=24#)

[cashmoney]

I loved black bitch pants. They always made a girl's ass look good.

[WCUgirl]

Originally posted by RUASTgrrl
The blackpants from 2000 were more of a streachy almmost yoga pant. In fact all of my old ones were regulated to gym pant status about 2 years ago. I like the "new" black pants better. For awhile there the little black skirt was a thing. I was reading this thread thinking the black pants to which this thread is referring are different from the ones they sell now. I had like 4 pairs of the black pants - all from Express, of course! - and I wore them ALL.THE.TIME. I loved those things. I even had shorts from Express that were the same material - one pair was all black, and the other pair was black w/ the white stripes down the side. Of course they were ultra-short. :)

We referred to them as "booty-pants." (As in, "What are you wearing tonight?" "Oh, my black booty-pants and a cute top." We wore them w/ sweaters in the winter and wah-lah! Badge attire.) Some of the fraternity boys I knew called them "f*@k-me pants."

I miss those things! Yes, mine are all now my workout or Yoga pants as well.

[RUASTgrrl]

HA We called them "booty-pants" also! And I wore them as badge attire all the time. I even tried wearing them to work as "business casual" right after I graduated....yeah...i'm sure everyone took me seriously.:rolleyes:

[CutiePie2000]

This thread needed to be bumped, so the newcomers could revel in its joy. :D

[jadis96]

Good lord, this thread made me laugh. I remember those pants as I think I, and everyone I knew, owned those pants in college. Mine are long gone :)

[tri-d]

Ah yes...I am waiting for you American girls to discover the Yoga wear of Lululemon...I think it's FINALLY tricking into the USA now (They have 3 stores now in the USA...all in California of course).
My personal favorite is the GROOVE PANT, shown here. (http://retail.lululemon.com/fcgi-bin/customer?TID=product&SID=160146DE&productId=0000005001513324&categoryId=0000005000400905&orderId=&sessionId=&storeId=4000000000000091&merchantId=4000000000000090&ppp=24#)

Lululemon is great. They have a store in Chicago. Slowly it is making its way.

[CutiePie2000]

Lululemon is great. They have a store in Chicago. Slowly it is making its way.

In the past year, Chip Wilson (the founder of Lululemon) sold it to an American company. I see that Lululemon is springing up all over the place in the States now. No matter, I really love their pants. :)

[BigRedBeta]

Can someone please bring these pants back?

Normally I hate having really old threads bumped, but I woke this morning thinking "god I miss girls wearing the black sorority pants..."

[33girl]

What's the equivalent now?

I am old and live in Pittsburgh, so sometimes I still break out the sorority pants when I need an elastic waist & just don't give a shit.

[jessica.lanelle]

ROFL! I totally had these when I was in college in 2000, and so did my sisters!

[LucyKKG]

I know I'm not the first person to ask this, but does anyone have a picture? The closest thing I can think of is the fuzzy pants people wear in a set with a zip up top and some own in a million colors, but I'm sure that's not right. I either don't know what these are because a) I'm a Californian (not likely) or b) this thread is 9 years old (more likely).

ETA: Omg I think I know what they are! There's a chick on What Not To Wear who's a welder...I think she was wearing some.

[myopicsunflower]

Can someone please bring these pants back?

Normally I hate having really old threads bumped, but I woke this morning thinking "god I miss girls wearing the black sorority pants..."

I have a sort-of pair of sorority pants that I got last year (can't remember the name of the store -- it was one of those boutiquey type places in the mall). They're not quite the yoga type from the early decade, but they have the flat front (waist is not elasticized) and the boot cut, and they're stretchy in ways that hug curves the right way while still staying on this side of classy.

LOVE these pants. I'm afraid I'll wear them out and won't be able to find another pair!

[ZetaGirl22]

O-M-G...............I am totally LOLing about this. Yup, I proudly sported my "sorority girl pants" from Express when I was a collegian............with either my platform sandals if it was warm out, or my thick soled, clunky boots if not.............god those were the DAYS!

[Xidelt]

When I was in undergrad, the official "going-out" outfit was sorority-girl pants, black ankle-zip boots, a french blue button-up blouse, and a silver beaded necklace. Pass the hunch punch, please!

[RU OX Alum]

When I was in undergrad, the official "going-out" outfit was sorority-girl pants, black ankle-zip boots, a french blue button-up blouse, and a silver beaded necklace. Pass the hunch punch, please!

that was my freshman year or so
that was a good look

[33girl]

What is with the French blue blouses? Someone else on here mentioned those. I mean yeah, we all wore the same cropped sweater from the same store, but it was in different colors.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I know I'm not the first person to ask this, but does anyone have a picture? The closest thing I can think of is the fuzzy pants people wear in a set with a zip up top and some own in a million colors, but I'm sure that's not right. I either don't know what these are because a) I'm a Californian (not likely) or b) this thread is 9 years old (more likely).

ETA: Omg I think I know what they are! There's a chick on What Not To Wear who's a welder...I think she was wearing some.

These were EVERYWHERE on California college campuses in the late 90s. I had several pairs. By the time I was graduating in 2000 they had finally started to lose some steam. They were basically poly/spandex blend boot cut pants. I wore them with boots, or with clunky Steve Madden platform slides that were all the rage then.

They were so popular that I even remember them being mentioned in an email forward that was circulating at the time, called "I'm a Sorority Bitch." I wonder if I can find that email anywhere...

When I was in undergrad, the official "going-out" outfit was sorority-girl pants, black ankle-zip boots, a french blue button-up blouse, and a silver beaded necklace. Pass the hunch punch, please!

I know exactly what you mean when you say "french blue button up blouse." Found at GAP, Banana Republic or J.Crew.

ETA: FOUND THE EMAIL! In an old GC post, even. This one seems a little different, but I think it's mostly the same. While overall it's ridiculous, so many pieces of it rang true at the time:

"I am a sorority bitch. My daddy is a Lawyer and my mommy stays home and goes shopping to keep me up on the latest fashions since I am
nearly 20 minutes from the mall here at college. I have highlights in my fashionably short hair and my skin is always bronzed despite the three feet of snow outside. Good thing I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee or I'd never make it through the elements! I wear diamond studs in my ears and enough silver jewelry to blind oncoming traffic. I have a frat-boy boyfriend. My frat boy boyfriend and I met freshmen year at the rec center. I spend a lot of my free time at the rec center. I realized after I gained the freshman 15 that working out has got to be my number one priority if I am going to make it through college and still fit into a BeBe dress at graduation. I work out at least once a day and go to the rec when it is the most crowded, that way I am guaranteed to see people and be seen. I love sports bras. I love the way they look with my Adidas running shoes (You know the frat boy gray ones) and my patagonia shorts. Sometimes when I'm feeling fat I'll wear my Derby days t-shirt instead, or something that has my Greek letters plastered on it somewhere. I am very motivated, or at least pretend to be. I carry a coach planner and you'll notice that all major social events are highlighted in pink marker. That way I'll have plenty of time to figure out what I am wearing for our date party on Friday. I often complain about how busy I am, how stressed out school makes me, etc...But only because all my friends and my frat-boy boyfriend and his friends do too. I go out every night. Last night I stayed in though because all my black bootleg pants are at the dry cleaner and I chipped a nail which put me in a wretched mood. All my friends told me this morning that last night was pretty "RANDOM" anyway. Today it is 65 degrees! Time to shed the patagonia pullover and the North Face Jacket! I shower and do my hair every morning before I go to class. I have enough MAC makeup to open my own store. I call Banana Republic "B-REPS" and buy my black pants at "BeBe". I wear bootleg everything. Somedays I try to
look like a frat-boy and wear my bootleg khaki's with my boyfriend's baseball hat. I use words like "sweetheart" and "baby" often as ways of showing my
affection for others. Daddy pays for all my credit card bills. Last night daddy called and was angry that I went over my limit. I tried to explain I was having a bad day and I really needed that new cardigan, but he just wouldn't listen. Sometimes he's so insensitive. I love sex. If I say I don't I am lying. If I go to a late night party, I have intentions of hooking up. If I cry, it is my first time. If I scream, I am being dramatic. If I talk about sex, I am a tease, If I don't I am a closet whore. My frat boy boyfriend and I dont have sex. We make love. HE says there is a big difference. Well, enough boring details of my life... I am running fashionably late so I'd better cut this short! I'm off to meet my sorority bitch friends for coffee to gossip about our frat boy boyfriends and talk
about how much we hate the girls in other sororities. Oh shoot, has anyone seen my pea coat?! Gotta go now, talk to you soon "HONEY"!