Help - graduation style advice

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I've been invited to a graduation and have no idea what to wear. I'll be accompanying the graduates father and meeting a few of the family members for the first time.

I'm 5'4" and a size 16. Want to look nice but not over/underdressed! I have no clue so open to all suggestions

I’m a lecturer, so attend graduations every year. Most female guests at ours wear smart outfits, often dresses, but it’s nowhere near as fancy as a wedding. (Men are usually in suits, or trousers/jacket/shirt.) If it’s a July graduation then a nice summer frock will be perfect, with a blazer or cardi. Ours are in a big draughty hall which tends to start off very chilly, then get warm as it fills up with people.

If it helps, I mainly get a Hobbs/Phase 8 vibe from the women’s outfits, possibly some Whistles, but the ones I meet tend to be mums of my students who are in their 20s, so 40s/50s or older. Sisters/girlfriends/wives who are the students’ age are in things from Zara, Warehouse, Topshop etc.

Totally agree with above...nice day dress and cardi/jacket nothing too wedding like. Whats your style usually? And do you have a budget in mind ?

Oh, I’ve just thought, my colleague’s daughter graduates next month, and she (mum) has bought a lovely wide-legged jumpsuit which she’s going to wear with wedge sandals, and a navy blazer. That might be another option if you are not a dress fan? She went outfit shopping with “posh afternoon tea” sort of thing in her head!

Just found this (with tags on!) at the bottom of my wardrobe do you think this is suitable? (Providing I lose half a stone by then )!

Perfect.
You might want a jacket or cardigan depending on the venue.

Doesn't bloody fit

How annoying, that's a lovely dress. Still, you know what style to go for, so get shopping! 🙂