blue semi formal dress Navy Wedding Party With Sheer 3/4 Sleeves This sophisticated short cocktail dress with stylish royal blue lace detailing provides an eye Blue Tulle Midi Semi Formal

Elevate your style and stand out in this show-stopping Jovani Scuba Off-the-Shoulder Bell Sleeves Mother of the Bride Dress.

I know, crazy, right

Trousers, slacks and suit pants are all acceptable options

For the skirt, the dirndls I looked at online all had fairly traditional gathering at the waist, so I used the pleated skirt version of the Upton (View A), and simply gathered it at the top using three rows of basting stitches, pulling it until it matched up with the bodice: easy

Graduation ceremonies can involve a lot of activity, from finding your seat to taking pictures and mingling with family and friends

With a silhouette like this, I like pairing jackets that are slightly cropped and hit above the dropped waistline