I can’t believe we’ve already hit this (seemingly) major milestone already, but a couple years ago, we attended our first graduation ceremony for our firstborn when James graduated from preschool. (Where does the time go?!) I know it’s only preschool, but they did a sweet little graduation ceremony at his school, and best of all, it was in person (not Zoom!) despite it being during the pandemic. James is our first born, so this was a big deal for us (me). I obsessed over what to wear (although in fairness, it was one of the first irl occasions we had at the time in a very long time). Watching your child graduate from any level feels like such a momentous occasion. It also brings on all the feels and tears for me, so I’m glad we have one more year before Charlotte graduates from her sweet preschool. But I know a lot of you have graduation ceremonies to attend this year, and I’ve been getting tons of requests on Instagram, so I thought I’d share some ideas for what to wear to a graduation ceremony as a mother.
Obviously, I’ve only had one go at it so far, and it was a preschool graduation, but I have attended quite a few graduations over the years and helped many dress for them. Since most ceremonies are outdoors weather-permitting (or at least you’ll likely spend some time outdoors taking pictures), you need to be practical when choosing what to war to a graduation ceremony as a mother. Even in late May and June, the weather can be iffy and sometimes cold, or it can be extremely warm, so you want to prepare for both events and make sure to have a cardigan or jacket to go with your outfit. You also want to make sure your footwear will work for grass and walking, I feel like you’re always in direct sunlight during outdoor graduation ceremonies, often with little cover, so I suggest not wearing anything too heavy unless the weather will be cold. I love wearing a pretty dress in light colors for a graduation ceremony — it feels seasonal and festive for the occasion, and you can wear it again throughout the spring and summer. Most ceremonies take place on grass, so consider your footwear accordingly and either opt for flats or wear espadrilles or wedges.
If you’re trying to figure out what to wear to a graduation ceremony as a mother, here are my favorite picks.
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