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The Perfect Guide for the Perfect Graduation Dress



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?

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