Graduation is just around the corner and finding the perfect dress can be quite the feat. With so many sleeve styles, necklines and lengths to choose from the selection can be a bit overwhelming.
Whether the dream is to walk across that stage in a classic silhouette or something with a little kick, here is a round-up of tried and true options for the big day.
Keeping It Classy
If simplicity is the goal, Reformation’s Oaklyn Linen Dress is a sight for sore eyes. Its tailored waist coupled with cap sleeves is a style that flatters a variety of body types. Nordstrom holds a similar silhouette in the Ruth Whisper A-Line Dress from the brand French Connection that sits at a lower price point.
STAUD’s “Graduation Edit” offers a wondrous variety of dresses that lean more into the realm of high fashion. The Mini Wells Dress and the Phare Mini Dress are just two of the gorgeously unique silhouettes at your disposal.
The bubble dress silhouette is on trend this graduation season and Revolve is the one-stop shop for all price ranges. The Mollie Halter Mini Dress is a great option for just $78, and for $88 you could wear the Emah Mini Dress. It is the No. 57 best seller on the website and a perfect strapless bubble dress with a drop waist.
If you want to opt for something made of a higher quality fabric, the Winnie Mini Dress is a structured option made of primarily cotton, that sits at $229.
House of Graduation Dresses
It’s no secret that House of CB has mastered the look of the corseted, tailored mini dress. They are incredibly flattering when the fit is right and have a large inventory to choose from ranging all styles and lengths.
Mini dress styles like the Jaide and the Enchant are just two of the roughly 140 graduation dresses that they offer.
If the short length makes you a bit uneasy, not to worry, House of CB has the solution. The Ophelia has built in bloomers to relieve the worry of any wardrobe malfunction, and they offer longer, midi-length styles like the Samaria and the Debutante.
These dresses are definitely an investment with the vast majority of them priced at over $200, but if you are looking to splurge on a dream dress, you can’t go wrong.
Ballin’ on a Budget
No need to panic if the budget is a little tighter than anticipated, there is still an array of affordable dress options from brands like Princess Polly. The strapless-structured style is in full force this season, shown in the Spader Corset Mini Dress and the Anse Mini Dress. Both styles are under $100 making them the perfect pick for understated elegance.
Off the shoulder dresses are making a comeback this year and Princess Polly is jumping on the bandwagon with gorgeously tailored styles like the Lucianne Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress.
If you’re looking outside the realm of white dresses, the Flirty Enticement Black Jacquard Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress from Lulus comes in black. It is such a flattering silhouette and costs under $50 making it a top-tier last minute purchase.
There are so many graduation dresses on the market, and sometimes the vastness can be overwhelming, so in case it is all piling up, here is a quick and easy list to buy from or at least to browse for inspiration.
Cheers to the class of 2025.
