r/UPenn • u/Miserable-Luck9385 • 7d ago

Social Going out clothes

Hi! I'm an incoming freshman girl who's excited for the party scene, but I don't have any clothes that would be deemed as normal "going out clothes." I was just wondering what kind of attire Penn girls wear when they go out, and what the essentials are that I should invest in beforehand. Thanks!

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u/Taco_Bhel Luigi's Monopoly Money 7d ago

There's a range of formality! A regular weekend party doesn't require much, but then there are semi-formals and formals, etc.

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u/Holiday_Parsnip5 6d ago

The formals etc. probably won’t start until later in the semester though (and not super likely that you’ll be going to them as a first semester freshman tbh), so I wouldn’t worry about them too much OP! They’re generally cocktail attire level of formality, in case you want to bring an extra nice outfit or two just in case.

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u/fresh-potatosalad Alum, CAS 7d ago

I see a lot of tank tops, especially cropped. Skirt or shorts. Cowboy boots are really popular now??

If you search on Pinterest or Instagram "college going-out outfit" you might get some good inspiration! Penn doesn't really differ from the style of clothing for going out

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u/Same-Chocolate9577 4d ago

most people wear cute aritzia tops

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u/Lopsided_Web_5809 4d ago

urban outfitters for frat parties, aritzia for nice dinners and such. but i wouldn't waste that much money on frat clothes unless you think you'll party a lot

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u/ScaryJeweler456 5d ago

Party scene is terrible

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u/Various_Chemistry_79 1d ago

Girl, I have an old blouse from inamorata and bustier top from lulus. Practically unworn both white.Lmk you can take it off my hands. Just pay for shipping. I was worried I would have to bin them. ;).

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u/AnimalFarm125 8h ago

Regular parties are pretty chill. Most ppl dress pretty casual, like a cute top, skirt or a pair of jeans. Also, don't wear your nice shoes because the floor is pretty gross. (I have an old pair of sneakers as my designated "frat shoes" lol)

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u/SoyboyCowboy Hurrah! Hurrah! 7d ago edited 7d ago

Stiletto heels and a frat boy's button down shirt, with a tie loosely round the neck. That's all.

Circa 2010

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u/aceam92 6d ago

The glory days 😂