I have been searching for ideas of graduation outfit for mom for quite some time now. Spring brings excitements and anticipation of celebration. One of the occasions that a mom pays much attention to is the graduation ceremony of her child. it’s a big accomplishment for her child and I believe that any mom should be so proud. So it’s only natural that we ask: what do moms wear to graduation? To help you decide and pick out an outfit for that very special day, I have put together a couple of ideas of graduation outfit for mom. Feel free to browse and scroll…..
Also Read: 10Perfect Floral Spring Dresses For Petite
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Graduation Outfit For Mom – Idea 1: A Dress
Wearing: Shanghai Tang Dress // Alexander Wang Slides // Chloe Drew Bag
Style Tips:
A fool proof way to outfit a springy floral dress is to pick a color and add accessories of the same color family. This is a quick way to pull together a polished and chic look. Demonstrated above.
To attend your child’s graduation, you can’t go wrong wearing a business casual dress. I would pick a midi or knee length dress that is smart and feminine. I would avoid “sexy” dresses as this is not the place to be the center of the attention. To avoid those unwanted attentions, it’s best to leave the low cute, see through, skin tight or short mini dresses at home. Shirt dress, midi dress and shift dress are all great choices that render an elegant, low key look. I love this floral print dress that has a split neck line and a flowy silhouette, fluttering sleeves and pockets!! What’s not to love?
A shirt dress is a wardrobe must have and so versatile to wear or style. Instead of wearing it the traditional way, I love the idea of layering it over a graphic tee. But for the occasion I would stick to the simple and traditional way.
A ruched wrap dress is always very flattering for not so perfect body, especially to petite women, especially you are self conscious of your bulging tummy like me 🙂 Demonstrated below.
If you want to Be more conservative, opt for dresses with more coverage, like this shirt dress.
Graduation Outfit For Mom – Blouse + Skirt
Being conservative doesn’t mean old-fashioned. This blouse and skirt combo is classic and fail proof as a graduation outfit for mom. I actually think separates are more petite friendly because it offers some flexibility to fit your body vs one piece items like dress or jumpsuit.
Wearing: Madewell Top (similar) // Joie Skirt (similar) // Fendi Shopping Tote (vintage)
Graduation Outfit For Mom – Blouse + Wide Leg Pants
Wide leg pants are chic and classic, with a little retro flare from 70s. High waist wide leg pants are especially friendly to petite girl like me. Try tucking in your blouse to wide leg dress pants! This will help elongate the look of your legs, along with the help of a pair of mid heels. This retro look is here to stay, so it’s time to add the look to your closet if you have not yet.
Wearing: H & M Wide Leg Pants // H&M Blouse (different color) // Saint Laurent Nikki Bag // Malano Heels
Graduation Outfit For Mom – Suits
At your child’s graduation, it’s occasion that you should embrace but still stay out of being over the top. Elegant and low key is always in style. Casual blazer and pants is another outfit idea. No matter what occasion, a good blazer is always a great choice.
Graduation Outfit For Mom – What Not To Wear
Personally, I think it’s an occasion that moms should not get too dressed up and over the top. It’s not about you but your child, so please leave clubby, sexy clothes, sparkles at home. Also I would suggest not to put on too much makeup. Stay elegant, low key and smart is always the best way to prepare for such occasion . On the other spectrum, don’t dress too casual either. I know it’s year of 2022 and we are more active and casual than ever. I live in my lululemon align legging, but this is one occasion I would definitely leave legging and sneakers at home.
Final Thought
If you are looking for advice or ideas for graduation outfit for mom, look for inspirations from the office looks. Ask yourself if this outfit can be worn to your office? If it is, most likely it’s a good choice to wear to graduation ceremony too.
