What to wear?

welshbookworm

Afternoon, I am going to my DD's graduation in July and need some ideas on what to wear please?
Its at 10 am in July.
I'm traveling up the day before and staying in a hotel the night before.
I'm 5foot 3 , size 8 to 10 with a long body with short legs!
I'm usually a jeans/ trousers girl, so am very stuck
many thanks

Armchair23

I've been to two graduations, you see everything from posh frocks and hats to jeans and t-shirts. One was at a Russell Uni the other an ex Polytechnic. If anything the ex poly was dressier, I think I wore the same to both and I was definitely closer to the jeans end of things !

There will be a lot of you and most of it is a bit 'conveyor belt'. Obviously it varies from place to place but I'd really not worry too much.

Rather than going over the top and feeling uncomfortable, choose something you really like and be pleased you've spent money on something you'll enjoy wearing again.

And congratulations to your daughter, you obviously did a great job x

welshbookworm

Thank you, its a Russell Group uni, so I want to look 'good'

Armchair23

Just look like yourself on a good day. Honestly you aren't on parade.
Daughter will be wearing some stupidly expensive rental gown looking like a fool with a mortar board and you'll just get herded in and out of a hall/room/church on a conveyor belt of other parents.

It's a lovely moment to see her graduate, but not possibly as important as you might think how you look.

nearlyrich

I wore a cream linen trouser suit with a pretty blouse to my son's July graduation and again a trouser suit for my daughter's in August. Just wear something you feel comfortable in as you will be sitting around for quite a long time whilst everyone gets their degree.

lollipopsarah

I've had the pleasure of both sons graduations, wore a new dress to both, and looked horrid in both pictures but whatever the days were fantastic and am so proud.
Go smart but comfy and enjoy.
xx

stir_crazy

It depends if your DD will want the photos I guess. I wanted photos with my family when I graduated the first time so everyone turned up a little dressier. I definitely echo what everyone else is saying - make sure you are comfy because you'll be there a long time.

Ruslan_Raevich

In my opinion i think that graduation is a bid day, especially for your DD. So she would be proud of you if you'd looked fascinatingly. But else you can regret after if they gonna make photos

pollypenny

You sound just like me, Welsh bookworm, a real Welsh physique, in fact.

I wore a dress and jacket to each of my two's graduations, both were summer and lovely weather.

Adding, the last was in 1996 and I'm no longer a size 8/10.

Actually, DS's Masters was in 2010. Same type of wear.

maman

I think you should dress up a bit as, although your DD is the centre of attention, there will be photos taken.


What you wear depends on how comfortable you feel. A dress with a jacket or small cardi would be appropriate but I wouldn't force yourself to wear a dress if you'll hate it and never wear it again. Trousers can look equally smart if that's more your thing.


Why don't you go to Debenhams or John Lewis and get advice from a personal shopper? Try a few things on and see what you fancy.