1. Pick the Right Shoes

It always terrifies me when I see girls teetering into their graduation ceremony wearing sky-high heels. Think about the shoes you’re wearing before you go to graduation, because you have to walk across a stage in front of hundreds, possibly even thousands, of people. Do you really want to trip when you’re graduating? Either wear shoes with a lower heel or wear high-heels that you’ve worn so many times you know you wouldn’t trip.

2. Practice with Your Hair and Cap

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I had a really hard time styling my hair when it came to my graduation day. I originally planned on styling it straight, like I do most days, however when I put the cap over my straight hair, I hated how it looked. I had to play with a few different styles before I found one that I liked. You don’t want to put your cap on before your graduation and realize that you don’t like how your hair looks underneath the cap!

3. Don’t Worry Too Much about Your Dress

Don’t save your favorite dress for graduation day, because chances are that you won’t be seen in it very much. You’ll probably spend most of the day with your gown over your dress, and no one will really see the dress. Instead, save your favorite dress for your graduation party if you have one!

4. But do Put Some Thought into It

Even though you’re not photographed very much in your dress, you will be, so don’t just completely disregard your entire look on graduation day. Just because it won’t be seen as much doesn’t mean it can be completely forgotten about!

5. Think about Your Sunglasses

If your graduation is outside, think about your sunglasses beforehand. Consider whether you want to make a statement or you just want to wear a classic pair that you won’t regret in pictures in 20 years. Remember, graduation is one of those life events that you look back on for years, so you’ll be looking at those sunglasses for years to come!

6. Try to Wear a Dress with Pockets

Especially if you have a big graduating class, it may be hard to keep all of your essentials with a friend or family member who isn’t graduating. If you need something in a pinch, like cash or your phone, you can’t exactly locate your family in a few seconds and get what you need. Instead, try to find a dress with pockets so you can keep everything with you, even when you’re graduating.

7. Pay Attention to the Weather

When I graduated high school it was unseasonably warm, which meant that by the end of the ceremony, it looked like I hadn’t even done my hair. It almost meant that most of the girls in my graduating class were sweating in their dresses. Keep an eye on the weather, so you know what to be prepared for, whether it’s raining, cold, or even hot.

What are your tips for the perfect graduation day style? Let me know your helpful tips in the comments!