Now although those robes are long, they are not guaranteed to be the exact length as that high-low you're considering. I am a fan of these trendy and goddess-like dresses, but I do not advise wearing one under grad robes. Most likely, the robe won't match in length, and a couple inches of the low side will hang out like an awkward tail. Not cute.
Another big mistake, going to the extreme. Graduations are when you pull out those nifty dresses that are more special than a school day, yet not formal enough for an evening performance. Do not fall into the pitfall of choosing an extreme! It is summertime, so aim for a minutely embellished cocktail dress or an elegantly lacy one. A few jewels or some lace are the perfect balance. That, or a simple cut with slightly more extravagant jewelry.
Let's talk cutouts. Cutouts are wonderfully versatile, they can be cute, sexy, revealing, just enough, or wayyyy too much. In the case of graduation I think appropriately placed cutouts are an excellent idea. It's summer! Why not show a patch of skin- plus it'll keep you from overheating and sweating tons. The tricky part is knowing which cutouts are deemed acceptable. Hint: the ones that reveal the unloving midsection. Yes, cutouts that expose parts of your waist are the least sexy and most cute. I particularly like the ones on the sides, revealing that happy pudge of skin resting above one's hips.
Midsection also applies to the back. Personally, I find the back one of the most gorgeous parts of the body, perhaps it's the dancer in me. A back is usually a thin layer of skin over bones and muscles, if you have any. Rarely is it a trouble area for rolls and stretch marks, making it one of my proudest areas to display. Backless meets the requirements for cute cutouts and pumps up the casual without going overboard.
Shoes. Shoes are vital in your graduation outfit! They are one of the few items in your look that will be noticed amongst the folds of gown so do not choose lightly. Returning to the important balance of graduation outfits, those sparkly pumps, not really right for this event. Unless worn extremely well, by a top stylist, they will look too much for this outfit. The nuisance of walking, sitting, standing, sitting, standing, walking will cause many to gravitate towards flats, and although I still vote for heels, if you're going flat, to simple and classic. None of those flats with bows or sparkles or ruffles. Go with sleek, classic, elegant. Like a simple point-toe nude or even a cap-toe nude. Going for the heels? Me too. I'm going big and obnoxious heel person, but that's just my style. Anything wedgy or peep-toey is a great idea. Pointed-toes are still in too, so I'd consider them as well, perhaps even in the new rage- white.
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