WHAT TO WEAR: Graduation

As we shed our tears because we do not want to leave and as we say our final goodbyes, graduation is lurking around the corner sooner than we think. Among packing your things and wrapping up your courses it is important to keep in mind that you will make one final fashion statement among your colleagues before you are off to graduate school, applying for jobs or moving back home. As you embark on the new adventures, your life will take you on; it’s important that you find the perfect outfit to signify this new start while saying goodbye to something that was significant in the past four years of your life.

The dress you wear for graduation will be in pictures that you view for the rest of your life, so it is important that you wear something that shows of your unique style while keeping up with the latest trends. In this look, you cannot go wrong with wearing an embroidered dress. Nothing says graduation better than an embroidered dress featuring orange, tan and light blue flowers that speak “spring is here and summer is coming.” Using different shades of blues and oranges are the perfect color pallet for late spring and early summer. Nude colored wedges is the perfect addiction to this look because whether you are walking through an indoor stage or a grassy field, the heel will not sink.

Need something to hold your new diploma or the camera that will be used to capture many graduation memories? Adding a handbag or cross-body bag will be the perfect subtle addition to this look that can add another statement to your graduation wear. Adding a small clutch or cross body bag will be useful during your graduation festivities.

Lastly, there is nothing better than a watch to complete your graduation look. A bold watch that has a pop of color, such as the pink watch in this look; It is all you need to accessorize your graduation dress. When wearing an embroidered dress, such as the one pictured that has many colors, it is best to use simple accessories so you do not take away from the beautiful dress that you will wear for your last stride down your school’s campus.

One Simple Change: Adding a tan, lightweight cardigan will go perfectly with this dress if you find that your ceremony is indoors, or you are attending indoor graduation celebrations. Happy graduation class of 2016!

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