WHERE TO WEAR: Vacations, resort getaways, girls' day out, beach to table, pool to party, seaside entertaining
The tiered skirt adds shape and movement
Derby shoes, with their open lacing system, offer a slightly less formal alternative that remains entirely appropriate for cocktail events
The button placket and fitted waist create that perfect preppy-meets-polished vibe
Understanding formal occasion dressing demands an understanding of how design elements combine to create a cohesive, polished statement
Some of it ignores what graduation actually involves stage lighting thats far brighter than any dressing room, two-plus hours of sitting in a hot robe, and a lot of flash photography right after