Cost for shirts, formals, etc.?

[texasgirl519]

I'm going through sorority recruitment in just a few weeks, and my parents have generously offered to pay for the dues for whichever chapter I become a member of. To make things a little easier on them, I have decided that I want to personally pay for my badge as well as any extras (t-shirts, formals, etc.).

So, I'm just wondering approximately how much I should expect to spend on these things. I know it's impossible to know for sure until I'm actually a member since costs vary from chapter to chapter, but I'm hoping some of you could give me a rough idea of how much these things cost for you all so I can get a rough idea of what to expect.

The school I attend does not have a huge Greek life scene, and I've been told that being Greek at my school is quite affordable compared to at other schools in the state.

P.S. I know some chapters include the cost of formals and other events in the cost of dues, but I want to be prepared should I join a chapter that does not.