Timeless Graduation Dresses You Won’t Regret Wearing

Graduation day is one of the most pinnacle days of your school career. Whether it’s High school or college, it’ll be an important day for you but also for those around you. This includes your family and friends who will want a bunch of pictures and you’ll want to look amazing in all of them. This day is also the day where you can say you’ve officially made it and start planning for the next step of your life, whatever that may be. With so much to look forward to and all the pictures at stake, you will want to make sure you have the perfect dress to walk the stage in; one that looks stylish and will stand the test of time. I know, that’s a daunting task. To help you out with this decision, here’s a list of equally different, but equally timeless, graduation dresses that you’ll feel like yourself in; but also look amazing at every camera angle.

1. Pristine White Dress:

Your cap and gown will be hot and heavy. If your graduation ceremony is outside, you’ll probably feel extra warm. A simple but classic and pristine white dress will help keep you looking put together and fabulous but also light and cool. Also, if you would like your dress to match your cap and gown or sash, white is perfect. Like black, it goes with everything but will give off those spring and summer vibes and always keep you feeling breezy. This is one of the best graduation dresses you can wear!

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2. Navy Blue Dress:

Any kind of blue dress would be great to have in your closet. Blue is a popular school color, and if you don’t wear it to your own graduation, odds are you could wear it to show school spirit for someone else’s. But no matter your school’s colors, navy blue is a classic color that always looks fantastic and polished. It’ll, of course, look doubly so if it’s the color you choose to wear as you strut across that stage. Opt for a short hem or a flowy dress to really make this the perfect spring/summer graduation dress that would also look super cute for your graduation party and all of the other graduation parties you probably have lined up on your calendar.

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3. Spaghetti Strap Red Dress:

For a fun color that always looks great on everyone, go with a red graduation dress. The bright color will help you stand out and be the center of attention as you walk the stage. You couldn’t ask for more in the crowded graduation ceremony venue. A Spaghetti strap dress always reminds me of summer fun and in an electric red hue, you’ll look timeless for your graduation day but also ready to go out to a nice dinner or party. Perfect for walking across the stage and then going to celebrate afterward.

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4. Black Midi Dress:

For when you want to feel cool but look classic and professional this black midi dress is for you. I know I already said a white dress will keep you feeling the coolest but with this dress, you definitely will have the same effect. For many black immediately equals “warm”, but with this flowy easy style you can still pull off a black dress for graduation. Isn’t that what everyone truly wants? I mean, they all say black looks great on everyone for a reason. Plus black hides sweat stains and if you are graduating from a school in a really warm state that’ll be a bonus. Just being real here.

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5. Cute Pink Dress:

If you want to look regal and royal (or like Elle Woods), a simple pink dress would look amazing. The short hem and sleeveless style will help keep the heat at bay or at least help. Pair this dress with cute heels and flowy curls and you will look amazing in all of your Instagram posts about this important day. It’ll also look great in your friend’s posts, your mom’s phone, and a picture frame. Basically, if you want to look put together on another level (or like you just slayed at Harvard Law school), wear this dress. Just saying.

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6. Long Flowy Dress:

If you are looking for a dress with more length but one that will still keep you cool, I suggest a long flowy dress. Your legs will be covered more and it might help with the uncomfortable plastic chairs that you are bound to be sitting in for a couple hours. Also, it’ll still look amazing with your cap, gown, and those pics. You just might be a little more comfortable than you would be if you were in a shorter dress. Either way, this graduation dress is a win. This style is also perfect for heading off to your much-needed beach vacation after you grab your diploma.

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7. Sparkly Dress:

A little, or a lot, or sparkle on your graduation day never hurt anyone. If you want to look like a glimmering, intelligent goddess, then go for a dress with sparkles. You’ve worked so hard to get here so you might as well show it off and look like the prize you are. You’ll easily be spotted in the intense crowd that follows the ceremony and your family will also be able to pick you out while you’re down in your seat. With a gold or silver hue, you can glitter in the sunlight and marvel at all of your accomplishments, one of them being that you look so fabulous.

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8. Short Wrap Dress:

For another effortlessly flowy look (it will be hot after all), go for a light wrap dress. Honestly, trust me once you try one of these on in the store you will not be disappointed. They feel so weightless and wavy and give you the feeling that you should be relaxing on a boat. Which is why it’s perfect for the full day that is graduation day. Graduation day will be amazing but it might also be a little stressful and super busy. Another great reason to have a short wrap dress on hand is so that you won’t have to worry the week before about what you’ll be wearing or if what you’ll have on will make you feel too hot or suffocated. Get this dress in a bright, vibrant color and you’ll also have instant summer break vibes. This is one of our favorite graduation dresses!

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Which one of these timeless graduation dresses will you be wearing? Let me know your favorite graduation dresses in the comments below!

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