A graduation ceremony is an individual’s most precious life event. It is the transitional episode that marks the celebration of your achievements in the academics and beacons at your adulthood. Whether you have completed high school or graduated from a university, you are the boss on your graduation day. Therefore, you should aim to look the finest. This day holds great significance in a student’s life as all these years of hard work, disrupted partying, sleepless nights, and adrenaline rushes through the exam or result announcement finally pays off.
With graduation period just around the corner, almost every grad seems to be striving to achieve a slaying look as they take the stage!
Take it easy; we have compiled a list of tips that can help you get your graduation day’s look just right.
- DRESS TO KILL
Although the big black gown does cover most of your clothes, you don’t always keep the robe on during the entire event. There are several fashionable graduation dresses you can wear on your most memorable day of life.
Women should sport a formal knee-length midi bodycon paired with long tight sleeves, a turtleneck with a chic pair of culottes, or a tuck-in blouse along with a knee-length skirt to achieve a trendy look. Men who had spent all these years studying while wearing just a loose-fitting T-shirt and comfy joggers, it’s time to be a little classy and show the world you’re officially graduated.
Another thing you need to consider while decking up for your day is the choice of the right fabric for your dress. Go for a lightweight jersey or breathable materials like cotton or linen blends to avoid wrinkles and sweat-marks. Also, vibrant, colorful colors look good on a black robe, considering graduation season comes in winters.
Graduation day is the last day of your life as a student, and you would want to leave an impression. Men should choose bold colors or suit with a print on it. Mix and match your jacket and trouser look would add extra flair. A classy white shirt always works as it never gets old, but if you want a little color, then pink would be sassy enough to uplift you on this special occasion.
Above all, make sure you are comfortable in the dress, irrespective of what style you choose.
- MAKEUP, HAIR THAT FLARES UNDER MORTAR BOARD
The make-up is essential to your graduation look after all the aim is to appear a demure figure. Women should focus on the essentials only, like a thin liner, mascara, a dash of blush on the cheeks, and lip color are just the right amount of makeup to be applied for graduation. To get magna cum laude style points, you can use either a Rose pink or a Rubi red lip color just like the Harry Potter star, Emma Watson did for her graduation ceremony. Straight and sleek hair is best to maintain the balance of a grad’s cap and looks cool at the same time.
Make up for Men isn’t too familiar on graduation as they think simple face wash would do the job, but going to the barber a day before the graduation will help you look sharp and neat. Hairstyle must be according to the trend, but as it is a graduation day, too funky must be avoided. Applying Hair gel would add a great style as it would help you to maintain the desired hairdo all day. You must wear a strong cologne, which will add a bold touch to your personality. Beard must be well-toned if you have one, and if you’re going for a clean shave, then it must be smooth.
- PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
The right footwear can lead you to stand out among the crowd of other graduates. Pick the shoes that go with the style of your outfit and the colors that complement them. Women should pick quirky-patterned shoes that will project from the black gown and will amp your look. A mid-height block heel would also add-on your grace. If you're wearing a red dress, you can style it with a nude or a white heel, whereas if you're wearing any other shade, then metallic tone shoes will exude elegance.
Men should prefer loafers without socks as they would also go with their after-party while one can never go wrong with a brogue as it would give you an Italian mafia look. Black or brown, brogues give you a dapper look to swoon over.
- ACCESSORIZE WISELY
A graduation outfit requires careful accessorizing, as you are supposed to portray maturity. Minimalistic jewelry, perhaps a delicate pearl earring or a simple watch, can up your style game. Men should go with their matching pocket square, leather belt aligned with their shoes, and a classy watch. A tie is optional since people these days think it is outdated, but the slim-tie would make you feel like going to a corporate event and can carry your suit pretty well.
IN A NUTSHELL
We advise you to follow these tips and bring your A-game to your graduation ceremony. In a nutshell, simple, understated elegance is the key to make a fashionable statement at your graduation!
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