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What to wear to graduation – how to pick your perfect gown and dress to impress for your ceremony

Other than your wedding day, graduation is the one occasion where you need to look perfect for the pics

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GRADUATION season is coming up very soon and some of us will be feeling a bit uninspired..

Luckily we at Fabulous have some ideas for you to make sure you look your best...

It's crucial we look good on graduation day
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It's crucial we look good on graduation dayCredit: Alamy

What should I wear for graduation?

The most important thing to consider when it comes to an outfit for a big occasion is to make sure that you're comfortable.

The hot weather will leave us all feeling a bit sticky and bothered, so it's best to go for light materials to keep you cool.

As the cap and gowns will more than likely be black, it's best to avoid it as a colour for your outfit.

Keeping your feet comfortable is also very important, and stores such as and offer a great range of shoes at affordable prices.

Bold colours

A bold red dress with a frill hem is a girly dress that makes a statement
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A bold red dress with a frill hem is a girly dress that makes a statementCredit: Prettylittlething
  • Red Scuba Bow Detail Frill Hem Midi Dress, Pretty Little Thing, £25, - 

Bold colours is an easy way to make a statement on the day and Pretty Little Thing have it covered..

Fiery red and sunny yellow are two colours that are a sure-fire way to stand out from the crowd without having to go for wild patterns.

This sunny yellow dress is also a shout
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This sunny yellow dress is also a shoutCredit: Prettylittlething
  • Yellow One Shoulder Draped Midi Dress, Pretty Little Thing, £18, - 

Floral print

The rose print makes a statement and the bardot style keeps it classy
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The rose print makes a statement and the bardot style keeps it classy
  • Cream and Black Floral Bardot Dip Hem Dress, Quiz, £29.99, - 

Quiz have some beautiful floral printed dress if you're after a classic outfit.

There are a variety of cuts and colours to suit everyone, but this rose print dress particularly beautiful.

Go dotty!

This dress will keep you cool in the heat
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This dress will keep you cool in the heat
  • Never Be Like You Dress, Tobi, £45 - 

A fun print for this year that we're seeing absolutely everywhere is polka dots!

Tobi, an American brand who ship to the UK have this drapey neutral dress which keeps it very cute and light!

Lacey and light

This powder blue and white crochet dress is adorable
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This powder blue and white crochet dress is adorableCredit: boohoo
  • Boutique Crochet & Lace Panel Shift Dress, Boohoo, £30, - 

Lace is a go-to material that everyone loves for special ocassions.

Graduation is no exception and the classic lace dress is one Boohoo has nailed.

Razzle dazzle

Dazzle like a queen in this embellished dress from Missguided
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Dazzle like a queen in this embellished dress from MissguidedCredit: Missguided
  • Peace and Love Gold Choker Neck Dress, Missguided, £75,
Missguided have a wide variety of sparkly dresses
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Missguided have a wide variety of sparkly dressesCredit: Missguided
  • Peace and Love Gold Sequin Bodycon Dress, Missguided, £75,

Missguided have got our fashion woes covered in every department, but one they do particularly well is glitz, glamour and lots of sparkle!

These dresses will allow you to look as extra as you actually are.

Angelic white

Stay simple and classy with MissPap
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Stay simple and classy with MissPapCredit: Misspap
  • Amelia White Cross Front Midi Dress, MissPap, £22,
This shirt dress is a cool and stylish option
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This shirt dress is a cool and stylish optionCredit: Misspap
  • Amber White Side Lace Shirt Dress, MissPap, £20,

Nothing works better in this boiling weather than a simple white dress to cool you down.

MissPap have some sophisticated dresses that will make you look effortlessly chic.

Flowing pastel maxis

This pastel dress from Nasty Gal is stunning
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This pastel dress from Nasty Gal is stunningCredit: NastyGal
  • Deep it Moving Maxi Dress, Nasty Gal, £38,
You will wow in this lilac gown
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You will wow in this lilac gownCredit: NastyGal
  • Backstage Pleated Dress, Nasty Gal, £38,

If you're after a longer dress with a little something special then Nasty Gal is your absolute number one destination.

If you fancy a change..

A pink power suit is sure to impress
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A pink power suit is sure to impressCredit: Asos
  • High Break Pin Tuck Suit, ASOS, £84,
This orange co-ord set will turn heads
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This orange co-ord set will turn headsCredit: Asos
  • Longline Blazer & Trousers Co-Ord In Yellow, ASOS, £66,

Graduation doesn't necessarily mean you need to wear a dress.. you can always rock a power suit.

ASOS have some amazing co-ords on their site in a number of cuts and colours.

What about shoes?

A classic black bar heel with double straps for a fashionable twist is a good option that goes with many outfits
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A classic black bar heel with double straps for a fashionable twist is a good option that goes with many outfitsCredit: Office
  • Hypnotize Heels With Ankle Straps, Office, £65,
If you have a simple dress and don't fancy a high heel, these will add a pop of energy to an outfit
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If you have a simple dress and don't fancy a high heel, these will add a pop of energy to an outfitCredit: Office
  • Office Melon Two Part Sling Courts, £59,

Office have tonnes of options when it comes to graduation footwear.

It's best to avoid high stilettos for a long day like graduation as your poor toes will suffer.

Stick to block heels if you want some height, or if you're after a slim heel, keep the height low.

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And the extras..

DIY hair and beauty will often be the case for a lot of graduates as getting things done in the salon is quite expensive!

GHD are with up to 20 per cent off a variety of tools and stylers so you can get your hair looking perfect all yourself.

And classic Aussie tan brand, , which comes in 'gloss', 'shimmer' or 'matte' and are only £9.99, perfect for a one-day bronze.

 

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