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A midi dress is one of the most reliable and elegant choices for a parent at graduation, reading as polished and sophisticated while being comfortable for a long ceremony and appropriate for daytime

Balance the Cut-Outs with Outerwear If your cut out party dress already shows a lot of skin, consider keeping outerwear like jackets or shawls simple and covering areas that are not exposed

Accessories to elevate the look Start with a good quality leather belt that matches your shoes

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I also had two grooms who wore long capes during the processional to add the type of drama that a train can bring to a dress