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I put this together as a fun first day of grad school outfit
Tulle Since tulle is a fine mesh fabric, its very easily ripped or snagged, which is something to keep in mind when wearing it and choosing things like accessories (or places to sit)
Beyond that, anything too casual (jeans, very casual summer dresses) or too dramatically formal (floor-length black tie gowns that outshine the graduates) misses the tone
Even if youre forced to wear the same suit you wore to work, a few key details the right scarf, a certain choice of sock, a boutonniere can be enough that you dont feel entirely out of place
You hear the word dressy and think, Oh, great