Getting Academic Hoods, Caps And Gowns Without The Hassles

Whenever graduation approaches, it seems that every graduation has this dilemma of whether to buy or rent academic hoods, caps and gowns. Buying the things you need for your graduation may not seem that bad. But as much as possible, it is preferable to rent my whole academic regalia. It may have been because of what I have encountered during my graduation day.

Like everyone else, I was so excited on finally graduating. I was so eager to share my happiness that I invited just about all my relative (the ones I am close with) and my friends to the event. Since I wanted my graduation day to be big and momentous, I planned my graduation party months ahead. And because most of the graduating students in our school ordered their academic hoods, caps and gowns online, I also did the same.

Having planned everything, all I had to do was wait for my academic regalia. It seemed that ordering academic hoods, caps and gowns online takes about two to three weeks to deliver. Having been informed of this, I arranged to have my graduation regalia delivered two days before my graduation day. Now, the waiting was not easy. With all my excitement, I could not wait to try and see myself in my whole graduation splendor, academic hoods, gowns and all!

Sad to say, my eagerness did not reflect on the agency handling the delivery. When it was supposed to arrive two days before, my academic regalia turned up on the day of my graduation and when I opened the package, I saw that my gown was not the right size. Can you just imagine my situation, this kind of problem on the day when I wanted to look my best and perfect?

Graduation day is supposed to be stress free; a day that you can enjoy and remember with a smile all throughout your life. I am not saying that you should not buy your graduation regalia online for what I’m saying was mainly based on my previous experience. But that experience certainly taught me a lesson. If I knew better, I would have settled on renting my academic regalia. It is not only cost-effective, you can also be sure to have academic hoods, caps and gowns in your size. Another advantage in renting is that you do not have to wait for a long time to have your academic hoods and regalia to be delivered.  Save yourself from pointless hassle and stress by going for rented graduation gowns and accessories.

Rental shops actually offer a wide variety of academic dress and regalia for you to choose from. If you want to know about the different rental shops and their location in your area, you can always search them in the internet. Once you find their sites, make sure to look for their address so that you can visit and see their different products yourself. For more information on the academic regalia and accessories, you can visit and read articles on Gradshop Academic Dress Blog and other Academic Dress Distribution centre.

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