That is the message from the newly formed Feminist Students of Otago group, whose members want to raise awareness about negative cultural appropriation.
The group handed out flyers at the University Union this week as those lucky enough to secure tickets to the Hyde St Party collected them ahead of today's event.
They had had mostly positive feedback from recipients after initially being faced with negative feedback on the Otago University Students' Association website.
Group member Rebecca Lang (22) said people would make their own decisions on how to dress but at least they would be aware of potential cultural, racial and sexist stereotypes and generalisations.
"Although it does seem like a small thing, it does have an impact on how people experience their day-to-day lives,'' Miss Lang said.
"As long as people are going to think about it ... and are aware.''
The group has been running for about two weeks and has about 70 Facebook group members.
It had had one official event and planned to advise on issues of this kind throughout the year.
OUSA communications and marketing manager Tess Trotter said the group approached OUSA and the association had been supportive.
Tickets to the Hyde St party sold out in less than 45 seconds on Tuesday and 3600 people are expected to attend.
