What do you wear to your graduation ceremony?

Did you graduate? Congratulations!!! Then you will soon be handed your diploma at the graduation ceremony; quite a happening. Wondering what to wear to this festive but somewhat formal occasion? We tell you all about it in this blog, so be sure to read on.

Graduation is an important event in the life of anyone who has completed an education. It is a day when you should be proud of your achievements and a day when you should look radiant in front of family, friends and fellow students. The clothes you wear on that day are therefore of great importance. After all, you want to look good in the pictures! Although you can probably imagine which clothes are suitable for this occasion, it is not so easy to put together the perfect outfit. That is why we have listed a few tips for you.

General tips

There are some general tips that everyone should always keep in mind when picking an outfit for the graduation ceremony. For example, it is important to look neat and tidy. This includes choosing clothes that are clean and ironed. Your shoes should also be clean and, of course, your hair should be neat. It is also important to know what kind of graduation ceremony you are going to. This largely determines what kind of outfit you should wear. Is it a formal occasion? Then it is advisable to dress neatly. Is the graduation ceremony less formal? Then you have more freedom of choice in your outfit.

In addition, it is important to consider the weather. Is the ceremony (partly) outdoors? If it is warm outside, it is better to choose light colors and fabrics and a jacket is probably not necessary. Is it cold outside? Then it is wise to choose a thicker coat. A trench coat or a leather jacket are good options here. Also, don't wait too long to buy your clothes because you don't want to get stressed out.

Outfit for men

For men, a suit is the best option at a formal graduation ceremony. A suit makes you look neat and stylish. Just make sure your suit is not too tight because you don't want your suit to restrict your movements. A pair of jeans with a shirt and jacket is also a good option. A shirt with a tie is also a good option. This gives your outfit a neat and tidy look. When doing this, do choose a color that matches your shirt. A dark pair of jeans or chinos will complete your outfit. Make sure your jeans are not too tight and your chinos are not too wide. Your shoes should also be neat. A nice lace-up shoe or loafer is a good choice. Is the graduation ceremony less formal? Nice jeans with a neat shirt are then a good choice.

Outfit for women

For women, a nice dress is a good option. A dress gives your outfit a feminine and stylish look. Do choose a dress that is not too short. You can also choose to wear pants with a nice blouse. A pair of pants with a wide leg gives your outfit a chic look. A pair of nice pumps or loafers completes your outfit.

If you are going to buy clothes for your graduation, it is important that you do not spend too much. You don't necessarily have to buy a new outfit. There are probably some clothes in your closet that you can combine into a neat outfit. If you do want something new, see if you can find something in the women's sale or men's sale.

We hope these tips have given you some inspiration for your own outfit. Remember that the most important thing is that you feel comfortable in what you are wearing. Then you will definitely shine at your graduation ceremony!

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