Graduating from high school or college is a special time meant for celebrating your achievements. When it comes to the actual ceremony, everyone knows exactly what they will be wearing – a graduation robe, cap and tassel. What you are left to figure out is what to wear underneath your gown. The experts at GradShop want to share a few things to consider when choosing what to wear under your graduation gown.
- Your top is going to show – Most graduation gowns are designed to show the front of your shirt or top, even if you are wearing a stole or sash. Men should consider wearing a collared button-down shirt with a tie for a tidy but classy appearance. Women can consider a scoop-neck top with a more modest cut or collared blouse.
- Do not forget your bottoms – In most graduation gowns, the majority of your bottoms will not show. Women can easily wear pants, a skirt or dress underneath their gown. Watch out for floor-length dresses and skirts as they could make the outfit look a bit more heavy with the already lengthy gown. Try to avoid puffy skirts, you do not want to add more volume to your gown. For men, dark-colored dress pants or khakis are ideal. Brightly colored pants will more than likely show beneath the hem of the gown, so you may want to avoid these so you do not distract from how formal the actual ceremony is.
- Shoes and weather – If you are going to be in an outdoor ceremony, dressing for the weather is a must. If you are graduating in the summer or fall, dress lightly so you do not overheat too much from the humidity and high temperatures, as well as to avoid sweating and being uncomfortable throughout the event. If rain is a possibility, wear shoes that are dressy while still being able to withstand some moisture, but make sure to avoid rain boots.
GradShop Makes it Easy
Through our research, we have found these tips can make it easier to choose what to wear underneath your gown. Thanks to our years of experience in the graduation apparel industry, we can also share our high-quality graduation robes, stoles, tassels and caps at affordable prices! Our mission is to provide you, our valued customer, with the friendliest and most helpful customer service, as well as the highest-quality graduation products. Let our team at GradShop help you celebrate this life-altering experience in the best apparel available online!