Melissa in Australia Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 HI guys Dh and I are going to our son's graduation ceremony in a few weeks. I have never been to one. What do the parents wear? formal as in suites for men and gowns for women?? or casual? thank you so much for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thank you Sadie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 The graduations in our area are generally more informal. Because of the climate here, they are also HOT. So here at least, a shirt and tie is the minimum for guys, and a dress for the ladies. I have a sleeveless dress for one graduation because it's at the basketball arena and will be uncomfortable. I used to attend that one as a faculty member, and it was miserable in the academic regalia. The other one is in a church, and for that one I have a maroon lace dress. Both are dresses that I also wear to church. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I'm wearing a skirt​ and blouse to my ds'. Dh is wearing khakis and a button down shirt. I'm sure some people will wear polo shirts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I'm wearing a light dress, my boys are wearing button down shirts and slacks. Around here they call it church attire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Here people wear flip flops, sequined gowns, and everything in between. Whatever you want your photographs/memories to look like. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I'd aim for "church like clothes" -- nicely put together, but not fancy or ostentatious. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Our ceremonies are held in the football stadium or in the gym if bad weather. We dressed nicely, but no dresses or suit coats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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