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Colour schemes: For postgraduates and undergraduates, your academic gown will be black, but the colour of your hood or stole will be dictated by which school you are graduating from so it can be a good idea to check this before picking your outfit to avoid colour clashes

Puffed three-quarter sleeves with gentle gathering at the cuffs for added volume

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