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Graduation dresses should make you feel your best, whether you're walking across the stage at the ceremony or celebrating afterward with friends and family

For a work outfit, Id pair chocolate-brown trousers with a crisp white shirt, a structured navy blazer (or go monochromatic and do a camel or plaid blazer like this from Petal and Pup), and black or brown dress shoes

You will also need your receipt, for sure

This is where you can really let your creativity shine beyond the mainstream

Embrace the freedom to wear white or color, match the dress to the setting and tone you are creating, dress as the confident woman you are now rather than the bride you once were, and incorporate meaningful touches that connect the look to the marriage being celebrated