elegant floral dress Applique Midi Gown with Voluminous Skirt – Spring/Summ – Faeriesty The skirt of the dress has a front slit and a long train Miley | Elegant Floral Dress

Off the Shoulder Enhance your graduation ensemble with the trendy off-the-shoulder styles, whether a cocktail dress, ballgown, or jumpsuit

Made from crpe de Chine, the calf-length dress featured long, narrow sleeves and was accessorized with a string of pearls

Focused Embellishment Even though metallics in all forms are becoming more popular, there are still those who prefer more toned down wedding attire for the mother of the groom or mother of the bride

The key is matching the level of formality the ship sets, since you are dressing for the room as much as for yourself

Yesenia Torres, their creative director, recommends pairing this jacket (which has subtle puff sleeves to give a real power suit look) with a pair of matching wide-leg jeans

Sweetheart necklines offer similar versatility, pairing beautifully with both delicate pendant chains and more substantial, collar-style pieces