This past weekend, the class that I have taught for the last two years graduated. At my school the graduation is more than a typical cap and gown ceremony. Instead of that, everyone gets really dressed up since the day culminates with a fancy gala event. The dads are very often in tuxedos while the moms are in cocktail dresses.
Dress: Macy’s
Shoes: Michael Kors from ShopBop
Shawl: gift from a friend from India
Earrings: New York & Co.
For the teachers, it’s always a fine line between what to wear to the afternoon graduation that will translate well into the evening gala. While some people change clothes in between the two events, I try to find a dress that will work for both so I don’t have to worry about a mid-day wardrobe change in some random bathroom on my way from one event to another. To meet that goal I went with this polka dot dress, which I grabbed last summer for my cousin’s wedding. I paired that with a simple pair of black pumps, that aren’t too high so I don’t dwarf anyone with my height in heels.
But the look needed something more. I added the teal polka dot scarf as a shawl to add a pop of color and make me look less dead since I also had a migraine that day and basically got up just to attend the festivities before crawling back into bed.
For the graduation I left my hair down as it normally is during the school days, and then I pulled it back with a little braid and a side gathering. It made the transition well from day to evening, without needing to spend an hour doing my hair.
Love this dress and the pop of color! So adorable!!
xoxo, CiCi
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Love this dress and that pop of color!
xoxo, CiCi
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Love this dress for work or play and the teal adds such a great pop of color.
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I love how simple, yet fun this dress is! It looks great on you!
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That dress is so cute. I love a fun pattern.
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Beautiful dress on you! I love polka dots!
I LOVE this look! You look absolutely stunning, girl! That polka dot dress is the cutest.
xo Ashley
I love this look, it’s soooooo cute!
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I love this pop of color! So gorgeous on you!
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Oh man I am sorry you plagued with a migrane on such a special day. Your look sure didn’t reveal that you were in pain. LOVE. You are beauty.
Two of my favorite things: polka dot and teal! I love this look
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Polka dots plus A-line = perfection!