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...
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 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.
Floral print
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!
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
Lace is a go-to material that everyone loves for special ocassions.
Missguided have got our fashion woes covered in every department, but one they do particularly well is glitz, glamour and lots of sparkle!
Nothing works better in this boiling weather than a simple white dress to cool you down.
If you're after a longer dress with a little something special then Nasty Gal is your absolute number one destination.
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.
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.
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.