Sigma Image

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Sigma Image

• What is Sigma Image?
• Sigma Image is the concept of how the public sees
  us as an organization and how we as an
  organization present ourselves to the public. Our
  image is very important so we must have control
  of it if we as an organization will continue to
  show the world we are the premier sorority. Our
  image is a profound way of showing our interests,
  businesses, and enterprising partners who we
  are
• Appeals to the type of women we want in our
  sisterhood thus affecting our growth and success
  
• Reflects our pride as an organization
• Can attract positive or negative attention
  depending upon how we use it or present our
  image
  
• Shows why the Sigma woman is held in such high
  regard
  

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Sigma Image

• Traditionally, Sigma woman are thought to be
  stylish, proficient, diligent women who are
  always beautifully dressed. A Sigma woman needs
  not walk into a room speaking loudly wearing
  ostentatious clothing. She needs no announcement.
  When a Sigma woman enters a room, automatically
  all heads turn because she is elegant, classy and
  chic.

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Sigma Colors

• Our official colors are
• Royal Blue and Antique Gold
• (Tip- find a shade of gold that fits your skin
  tone)
  
• Black and Royal Blue is not appropriate!
• A Sigma Woman proudly displays her colors.
• Acceptable Colors for Substitution
• Navy Blue
• Tan, Camel, Champagne
• Dark Yellow
• Unacceptable Colors
• Turquoise
• Sky Blue and Pastel Yellow
• Black and Gold
• Gold and White (without any Blue)

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The Sigma Divas Closet Essentials

• Royal Blue Skirt or Pants Suit
• Gold Skirt or Pants Suit
• Royal Blue and Gold Shoes (Sparkly or shiny gold
  should be reserved for after 5 P.M. A flat gold
  color is best during the day)
  
• Flesh tone shoes or neutral color (brown, bronze
  or black)
  
• Flesh tone pantyhose/stockings (Do not wear
  skirts/dresses without pantyhose/stockings-
  especially business sessions)
  
• A formal dress that is either royal blue or gold
• Stain free T-shirt (Note shirts should not say
  anything regarding pledging)
  
• White Skirt Suit (for Omega Rho)
• White shoes (for Omega Rho)
• White stockings or pantyhose (for Omega Rho)
• NOTE Flesh tone stockings are inappropriate for
  Omega Rho!

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The Official Sigma Uniform

• The official Sigma Uniform is the official Sigma
  blazer, skirt and pants which are available on
  the international website www.sgrho.1922.org.
  
• The blazer is 215.00 (single breasted or double
  breasted) and the pants and skirt are 100.00.
  Sorors should always support the organization and
  its vendors.

Syntaktes Deborah Walsh wearing the
Official Sigma Blazer
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Skirt Lengths

• Skirts should fall just below the knee or longer.
  Mini-skirts to business meetings are
  inappropriate.
  
• If the skirt is unlined or made of light fabric,
  make sure to wear a slip underneath.
  
• Evening wear should cover the body. Make sure
  clothing is not pulling or tugging in
  inappropriate places. We all fluctuate in size so
  make sure to try clothing on in advance to ensure
  correct fit.

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Sigma Donts

• Too much cleavage is inappropriate- you should
  never appear as if youre about to burst from
  your blouse
  
• Clothing shouldnt be pulling or tugging
  anywhere!
  
• No flesh should be hanging out of your skirt or
  pants
  
• Note If you have trouble areas, a good support
  garment works wonders!

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Inappropriate
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Appropriate
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Evening Wear
Everyone has their personal taste when it comes
to Evening Wear, however, make sure your outfit
is tasteful, elegant and classy. You should be
wearing appropriate Sigma colors
depending upon the theme. Make sure you follow
the Syntaktes or Grand Basileus lead. If shes
not wearing a gown, then you shouldnt either. Us
ually for the Boule, gowns are appropriate. For a
Regional Conference, either a formal suit or gow
n is appropriate. Always check with the hosting
chapter if youre not sure. Check with the Protoc
ol Manual as well.
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Jewerly

• Sigma pins should be worn on the left side of
  your blazer or suit. The official pin is never
  worn on the outer lapel of a coat jacket. You may
  wear it with a suit jacket. The rule of thumb to
  know when youre wearing too much jewelry is to
  take one item off before leaving your home. Less
  is more. Every Sigma Woman should own a string of
  pearls whether they are real or faux.

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Sigma Accessories

• Sigma Accessories include and are not limited
  to
  
• Pins
• Scarves
• Hats
• Gloves (used for traditional Sigma Teas)
• Matching Purse
• Hair Clips or Ties
• Corsages
• Shoes
• Shawls
• Sweaters
• Watches

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Sigma Chuck Taylors

• The Official Sigma Sneakers
• The official Sigma sneakers are made by Converse
  and can be purchased through our international
  website. These sneakers not only come in our
  official sorority colors but you can custom
  design your own sneakers. The cost is 70.00 and
  come in 4 awesome styles. If the sneakers are not
  Converse, then theyre not official. Support your
  organization!

Note These are not the official Sigma Gamma Rho
Converse sneakers. You have to visit the
International
Website to check them out!
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Your Personal Style

• Every lady should have her own personal style.
  Your personal style reflects you and can be
  designed according to your personality. Sigma
  women who have a personal style
• Grand Basileus Joann Loveless- fabulous shoes
• Soror Alice Sue Cooper Lee- trademark rose pins
  and upsweep hair-do
  
• Soror Mae Frances Frazier- trademark scarves
• Soror Carnetta Blakely- Bling Queen and always
  chic
  
• Soror Felicia D. Blakeney and Soror Deborah
  Catchings-Smith- custom made classy outfits
  
• Soror Mynora J. Bryant- suits and gowns a
  divine example of elegance and sophistication
  
• Too many more to mention.

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Alcohol and Profanity

• Alcohol should not be consumed while wearing
  paraphernalia. Pins and jackets should be removed
  before approaching a bar.
  
• A Sigma Woman refrains from using profanity in
  public. Sigma Women are known to be highly
  intelligent individuals who are thoroughly
  educated enough to possess an extensive
  vocabulary. Profanity is not necessary for
  conversation.

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Tattoos

• Tattoos while they may be the rage at the moment,
  are not to be displayed at a Sigma function.
  
• If a tattoo is located on the arm, a jacket of
  sorts should be worn to cover it. Make-up can be
  applied as well to cover the tattoo. If there is
  a tattoo on the leg, make-up is best or a opaque
  pantyhose will suffice.

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Where to Find Blue Gold Attire

• Metrostyle (15.99-69.99) misses
• Newport News (29.99-79.99) misses
• (make sure you sign up for the 10
  Discount Club- twice a year you get 20 off)
  
• Lew Magram (49.99-169.99) misses
• JC Penney (15.00-79.00) misses and plus sizes
• Macys (20-and up) misses and plus sizes
• Romans (20-89.99) plus sizes
• Burlington Coat Factory (39.99-79.99) misses
  and plus sizes
  
• Lane Bryant (29.99-69.99) plus sizes
• Especially Yours (church suits hats)
  (59.99-169.99) misses and plus sizes
  
• Sears (29.99-79.99) misses and plus sizes
• Chadwicks (29.99-69.99) misses
• Barrie Place (89.99-up) misses
• Boston Proper (69.99- up) misses
• ebay.com
• overstock.com

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Diva Attitude

• Attitude defined
• Attitudes are the established ways of responding
  to people and situations that we have learned,
  based on the beliefs, values and assumptions we
  hold. Attitudes become manifest through your
  behavior.
• Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude!
• Your attitude can reflect negatively or
  positively on this organization. Even when not
  wearing your Sigma colors, you represent Sigma.
  
• A Positive Attitude Reflects a Positive Image!

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Attitudeby Charles Swindoll

• The longer I live, the more I realize the impact
  of attitude on life.Attitude, to me, is more
  important than facts. It is more important than
  the past, than education, than money, than
  circumstances, than failures, than successes,
  than what other people think or say or do. It is
  more important than appearance, giftedness or
  skill. It will make or break a company... a
  church... a home.The remarkable thing is we
  have a choice every day regarding the attitude we
  will embrace for that day. We cannot change our
  past... we cannot change the fact that people
  will act in a certain way. We cannot change the
  inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on
  the one string we have, and that is our
  attitude... I am convinced that life is 10 what
  happens to me and 90 how I react to it.And so
  it is with you... we are in charge of our
  attitudes.

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Public Behavior

• Besides looking the part of a Royal Lady, you
  have to act the part as well. Sigma Women, no
  matter the circumstances keep their composure.
  Street we are not! We are better than that. If
  there is a problem with another soror, lets keep
  in house. Discuss the matter in private. Dont
  air out your dirty laundry in public! Remember
  its always best to walk away from an unpleasant
  situation.

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Synopsis

• A Sigma Lady
• Always looks her best
• Always wears her official colors
• Always is appropriately dressed
• Acts like a lady at all times
• Is never disrespectful to her sisters in public
• Always has a positive attitude

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Questions or Concerns?

• If you have any questions or concerns, please
  refer to your Protocol Manual
  
• which can be purchased from ICHQ for 10.00
• or
• you can contact the Northeast Region UCC Linette
  Y. Caroselli
  
• neregionucc_at_sgrho1922.org

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Thank You!