Has anyone else not started looking for a graduation dress yet, or is it just me? Normally, I would be one step ahead and not only know what dress I’m wearing, but know how I'd be doing my hair and makeup too. Anytime I think about school now I kind of just zone out and start thinking of what I’ll be watching on Netflix later that night. Are you in the same boat? If so, keep on reading down below to find out how this process can be so much easier and WAY more tolerable!
xoxo,
Jen Stack
Taking into consideration you’ll want to look your absolute best on graduation day, it may not be a bad idea to find what style of dress best fits your body type. I only say this because, this is your graduation and NOT a music festival! It is not a good idea to take a fashion risk when you’ll probably be looking back at these pictures for a VERY long time.
The 4 most common body types consist of:
1. Pear Shape Body Type aka a triangle shape
You may be this body type if…
Your waist is wider than your bust
You consider yourself to have fuller hips
You have narrower shoulders in comparison to your hips
You have a fuller rear
2. Hourglass Shaped Body Type aka a curvy shape
You may be this body type if…
You’d describe your body as curvy
You have a well-defined waist
Your bust and hip measurements are roughly even
You may have fuller bust, hips, and thighs
3. Apple Shaped Body Type aka an inverted triangle
You may be this body type if…
You are generally well-proportioned
Your shoulders are broader than your hips
You are not necessarily as curvy through your hips
You don’t have a well-defined waistline (If you do, you’re likely an hourglass!)
4. Athletic Shaped Body Type aka a rectangle or straight shape
You may be this body type if…
You’re not particularly curvy
Your shoulders and hip measurements are nearly the same
Your waist isn’t very small or well-defined, but rather straight up and down
Your weight is fairly evenly distributed throughout your body
Just because I have mentioned finding a dress for your “body type” does not mean you HAVE to wear a certain type of dress. This is just to give you an idea. If you are interested in learning how to love your figure AND have it look absolutely stunning, down below I have created a guideline on how to dress for YOU and YOUR figure. If not, scroll down a little further to see more graduation dress ideas!
How can I dress my figure?:
Off-the-Shoulder Dress
Sleeveless Dresses
Belted Dresses – Accentuate your Waist!
Wrap Dress
Wrap Dresses
Empire Waist Dresses
Figure-Hugging Fabrics
To really show off your shape, go for a dress with a lower neckline. NOT a V-neck, but something that isn’t going to look like a halter top either!
V-Neck Dresses
A-Line Dresses
Cozy Shift Airy Dresses
Dresses with Voluminous Skirts
Halter Dresses
Racer back Dresses
Scoop & Round Necklines
Strapless Anything!
What color dress should I be wearing with my graduation gown?
Black Gown:
Colors to Wear:
White
Blue
Red
Pink
Yellow
Colors to Stay Away From:
Orange
Purple
Blue Gown:
Colors to Wear:
White
Gold
Pink
Black
Orange
Colors to Stay Away From:
Purple
Green
Red
Red Gown:
Colors to Wear:
White
Black
Deep Plum
Marigold Yellow
Colors to Stay Away From:
Pink
Green
Blue
Orange
Purple Gown:
Colors to Wear:
White
Marigold Yellow
Black
Blush Pink? (Be careful with this one!)
Colors to Stay Away From:
Red
Blue
Orange
White Gown:
Colors to Wear:
Red
Black
Pink
Blue
Purple
Colors to Stay Away From:
Off-White
Yellow
Orange
Green Gown:
Colors to Wear:
White
Black
Pink
Marigold Yellow
Colors to Stay Away From:
Red
Orange
Purple
Orange Gown:
Colors to Wear:
White
Black
Blush Pink
Baby Blue
Colors to Stay Away From:
Red
Yellow
Purple
Where are good places to find my dress at?