The Clemson ring is one of Clemson University’s most valued traditions, and hundreds of students will receive theirs on Oct. 27. Family and friends will attend the ceremony, and your picture will be taken over and over again, so you’ll want to look your best.
For the ladies, the most popular outfit choice is a dress. Orange, white, purple and floral printed dresses are all great choices for your ring ceremony outfit. October weather in South Carolina will be quite unpredictable, so the best option is to pick something you will be comfortable in, whether the temperature is warm or cool.
My best advice would be to choose something that you can layer — a dress without sleeves as the base and then a jacket or sweater to put over it if you are cold. For shoes, the most popular options are block heels, wedges and platform sandals, but keep in mind that you will be walking across the stage, so make sure you pick shoes that you can walk in.
The best places to shop for these styles are local boutiques such as True Orange or online stores like The Fancy Boutique, Freckled Poppy, Hello Molly, Selfie Leslie and ShowPo. Selfie Leslie and Hello Molly offer a student discount, which is a great bonus.
For the guys, the most popular outfit choice is khakis or dress pants with a collared or button-up shirt. Shirts can be long-sleeved or short-sleeved. For shoes, you should wear dress shoes or loafers, but not tennis shoes of any sort. The best places to shop for these items are Ralph Lauren, Express, Men’s Wearhouse, Onward Reserve and Joseph A. Bank.
After the ceremony, many families want to spend time together to celebrate their student’s special day. One great way to celebrate with your family without wasting your cute outfit is to go to a fancy dinner. The most haute cuisine in Clemson can be found at The Blue Heron, Rick Erwin’s and Traditions at the Lake.
If those are a little too close to home, downtown Anderson has excellent options such as Earle Street Kitchen and Bar and Up on the Roof. Greenville is also home to favorites such as Select, Halls Chophouse, Chophouse ‘47, Larkins and Soby’s.
