What to Wear to Graduation
May 5th, 2009
It’s that time of the year - time for graduations and new beginnings. And accordingly, we’ve gotten a number of questions from women all around the country about what to wear to the graduation ceremony. In a nutshell, bright colors, dresses, and low heels are all occasion-appropriate. Here’s how to put these elements together for a gorgeous graduation outfit:
1. Build your outfit around a gorgeous floral dress. The sexy strapless style is counterbalanced by the sophisticated floral pattern.
2. In case you’re going to be in an air conditioned area, you’ll want a cardigan sweater for layering. Choose a sweater in a bright color, one that complements the colors in the dress.
3. Finish off the outfit with a pair of low heels (in case you’ll have to do a lot of walking) and a pretty clutch purse.
What will you wear to graduation? Share your style with us in the comments!
Entry Filed under: Ready Made Outfits,Women
10 Comments
1. Francis | May 5th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Great look! I’ll be wearing it next august when I’ll be finishing my London Fashion Summer School. mine is not really a graduation party but for sure I’ll rock it!
2. Trisha | May 5th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Glad you like the look, Francis!
3. Joan | May 6th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
This looks great—however, my colleagues and I felt that this look may be more suited to a graduate or young adult guest as opposed to a parent of a graduate. Do you have dress suggestions for women 45+ who are in decent shape? I’ve looked in vain for attractive and vibrant floral pattern dresses that cover a bit more. Plenty of sheaths in black and natural linen, but these seem rather plain for the occasion.
4. Lil | May 7th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
looks great, but keep in mind that most of the graduates will be wearing tent like robeds
5. Lil | May 7th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
oops robes I meant
6. Ama | May 12th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Hi – I love the look! Would the floral print also be appropriate for a law school graduation – I’m the spuse? I don’t really have anything floral, but cute Nicole Miller print cocktail dress and possibly other solid options etc.
7. Ama | May 12th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Oops..I meant *spouse*
8. Maggie | June 21st, 2009 at 10:04 am
hey i have a question!! please answer me if you can. i bought a dress for my boyfriends grad and its flowery like this one and short but its black and white…what color cardigan and clutch should i wear??? i think im wearing black heels. Please help, its 2 days away and this outfit is so cute but the dress i bought is black and white. its very tight fitting and i want it to look less sexy and more summery cute. heres the dress:
http://www.forever21.com/heritage1981/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=81dresses&product%5Fid=2059975593&Page=all
Please help!!
9. Michelle | June 23rd, 2009 at 12:43 am
Maggie, for summery why not try a bright color with some yellow in it? Like an orange or even a spring green? Or if you have any short-but-dressy cotton blouses, with maybe a sweet little floral print, that might help you move away from sexy without being too informal.
For the clutch, I would also pick a bright yellowy color. A small bag with shorter straps would also look dressy, and if all I had was a black or gray bag I could tie on coordinating ribbon or a scarf to perk it up.
10. Alicia | May 14th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I love bright colors however would a lacey ivory dress with brushed gold shoes work?