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What to wear to your graduation ceremony

Today I attended a graduation ceremony for the first time.  It wasn't my first time graduating, but I always felt like I didn't need all the fanfare.  Because this was a masters degree, I figured I may as well rock up, and experience something new. Most people would say, "well the gown is going to cover me, so who cares what I'm wearing?"  This is an incorrect assumption.  The gown is open, and your legs and feet are not covered.  Not to mention the celebratory drinks you will be having afterwards with family and friends. I noticed a lot of the undergrads were dressed to the nines, in cocktail dresses and stiletto pumps.  This is fine, if you are accustomed to walking in heels.  I  wore some low heeled black suede booties, floral fishnet stockings, and a dress from the Dannii for Target range.  The dress was neither flattering, nor comfortable.  Perhaps I may have eaten one too many burritos lately, but I could have looked and felt better in a size up.  I also wor