Light blue graduation dresses with florals and ruffles

Under a black cap and gown, a light blue graduation dress is the part of you that still shows, at the hem, at the neck and in every photo after you toss the cap. We make these in a soft sky shade, mostly in satin prints for a sunny June ceremony. A couple are rib knit for a winter commencement.

What peeks out from under the gown

Think about the robe first. It’s going to cover your arms and most of the body, so the hemline and the neckline do the work. Ruffles at the bottom are great here. On the floral mini with a round neck, the ruffled hem swings below the robe as you cross the stage, and the light blue midi with ruffles shows a little more skirt for anyone who prefers to cover the knees.

Wrap styles help on a long day. You sit for an hour, stand for the anthem, hug your grandma, then sit down to lunch. The knee-length floral wrap is satin with a little elastane in it (2 %), so it gives a bit when you move, and you can loosen the tie between the ceremony and dessert.

Save the off-shoulder floral mini for the party afterward. You won’t see that neckline under a gown anyway, and it’s lovely once the robe’s off.

A December commencement in rib knit

Plenty of colleges hold a winter ceremony, and the hall can be drafty. Our light blue rib knit midi covers your neck with a tall collar, the sleeves are full length, and there’s a leg slit for easy steps. It hugs the body. Heeled booties and a pair of silver studs. Done. Prefer a short hem with sheer tights? Our ruffled rib knit mini keeps your arms covered too.

Rib knit likes cool water, around 30 °C, a light spin and drying flat.

After the cap toss

Here’s the moment people forget to plan. The gown comes off, everyone heads to a restaurant, and suddenly the dress is the whole outfit. A light blue graduation dress with a floral print needs very little. Small hoops, a white or beige bag, flat sandals for walking around campus. If the evening gets cool, throw a white blazer or a short denim jacket over your shoulders. That’s it. Don’t overthink jewelry with a print, since the flowers already cover the fabric.