Graduation is a much-awaited event by college seniors. This is not only a celebration of success but also a time for families, faculty members, and students to gather together and talk about the future of the students' careers. It is a formal event so naturally one has to wear something decent and only appropriate for the occasion.
Girls may wear a dress, or a blouse paired with pants or slacks. The number one rule in dressing up for graduation is to avoid wearing denims. The rugged attire ruins the formality of the occasion. Dresses should be at least knee-length, or two inches below the knee. Nothing too long so ditch the idea of wearing gowns. Nothing too skimpy either so no minis, please. Spaghetti-strapped dresses are too attention-grabbing, so the safest bet is to choose a dress with wider straps or just top your piece with a bolero. As much as possible, pick plain, solid colored bottoms then just play with the style either by pairing it with floral-printed blouses or by plain colored ones too, but those that go well with color of your pants. Keep your outfit simple but classy.
As for the makeup, keep it simple as well. Choose hues that are of similar colors as your attire. If you are wearing an all-black outfit, resist the urge to put black eye shadow or too much mascara, lest you want to look like the Adams Family matriarch. If possible, go with pastel shades. For example, for a dramatic effect, a hot red lip color would stand out if you are wearing that little black dress. For an olive green dress with a sheer chiffon cardigan, make your eyes stand out by blending olive green and yellow eye color, and then completing the look with an apricot blush and brown lip color. The shoes for the ladies should not have inches higher than an inch. Wear kitten heels to prevent any slipping or tripping incidents onstage. No strappy shoes either.
For guys, the best attire would be long-sleeved shirts, a tie, and pants. The outfit is not really that of a problem. Just present that clean, snappy look. Shirts should be only of plain colors, preferably light ones. Guys, don't be afraid to wear mint green or light pink shirts; they won't make you look feminine. In fact, they exude a certain elegance that should be a cardinal rule during graduation ceremonies. No shirts with designs and patterns. For the pants, black, gray, and brown are the safest colors. No corduroys, please. And make sure that your pants fall just above your black shoes. If you see any streak of black socks, look for pants with a longer hem. Baggy trousers are surely a shocking item during graduation!
The fashion style to remember during graduation and other formal occasions is classic elegance. Invest on pieces that you know are suitable for these events. Be careful with what you wear because people will be watching you as you grace the stage and leave college life in flying colors.
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