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10 Dresses Perfect for Graduation

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter.

With graduation comes celebration, with celebration comes parties, and with parties comes dresses! What girl doesn’t love to dress up every once in a while? But where to start? This list is for those who are feeling a little overwhelmed with the amount of dresses they need to accumulate for all the parties that lie ahead! Have no fear; here are 10 dresses that will make you look as sophisticated and ready for the real world as you may (or may not be) following your big day of graduation. Whether you’re looking for a dress for the ceremony, congratulations dinner or a friend’s celebratory party, these dresses will work for all of the above. Happy shopping!

1. Asymmetrical

This classy high neck dress will be sure to impress friends and family.  There are also three color options, so you’re bound to find one that suits you!

2. Scalloped

This sweet shift dress is a feminine look for the girly girl.  Show your preppy side with the scallop detailing by throwing on some pearls and nude ankle strap pumps to complete this look.

3. Embroidered Lace

Play around with what color option best suits you, and pair it with a chunky heeled sandal.

4. One Shoulder

 

 

Stand out with this one shoulder bodycon dress. Pair this with a fun strappy heel to balance the simplicity of the dress.

 

5. Floral

 

 

Go for a softer look with this floral print keyhole dress.  The soft colors in this dress are perfect for spring, and will look fabulous against a nice tan! Go for a simple nude heel with this to put the focus on the dress details.

 

6. Cross Neck Skater

Who doesn’t love a LBD? If you’re a tried and true lover of all things black, this one’s for you.

7. V-neck Skater

For the simple girl who wants to look effortless. These color options couldn’t be more perfect for spring, and there’s a color for every skin tone.

8. Strapless

Go strapless for a fun look! You’ll stay in the trend of spring with the white lace detailing that provides a classy touch.

9. Off the Shoulder

Off the shoulder is all the rage right now, so work this trend with this sleek dress! Pair this with a fun strappy or lace-up heel to add some dimension to your look.

10. Lace

You can’t go wrong with this classy lace dress! Black goes great under any gown, and the lace adds just enough detail.

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