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DD's graduation - yes or no?

173 replies

Lobsterquadrille2 · 12/06/2019 08:57

I'm weirdly worried about it. No one else to ask. Is this ok?

DD's graduation - yes or no?
OP posts:
SD1978 · 12/06/2019 09:01

Think you've posted in the wrong section? But dress lols very nice.

TheWoollybacksWife · 12/06/2019 09:04

That looks lovely. If the weather doesn't improve soon you'll need a Mac and wellies a cardigan or a jacket too.

Bluntness100 · 12/06/2019 09:05

I think it's a bit bare if I'm honest for a graduation.

For my daughters I wore a sleeveless round neck top and trousers. Most parents were the same, men in suits or shirts and trousers, women in nice tops and either skirts or trousers, or a dress but one more covered up up top.

So it's lovely but no I don't think it's suitable.

Lobsterquadrille2 · 12/06/2019 09:05

Thank you. I moved it. No idea why I posted here!! Abs yes, York is even worse than down south ☔️☔️

OP posts:
Lobsterquadrille2 · 12/06/2019 09:07

@Bluntness100 good point. I haven't done it before, won't do it again and comments appreciated.

OP posts:
morningafternoonevening · 12/06/2019 09:07

You look beautiful- your figure is great, the dress fits you well and has a lovely pattern, and is certainly suitable for a graduation.

Lobsterquadrille2 · 12/06/2019 09:10

@morningafternoonevening how very kind. Thank you.

OP posts:
cranstonmanor · 12/06/2019 09:13

You have a really nice figure. I like the dress, but I would pair it with a jacket to cover your arms a little so it looks less bare on top.

babysharkah · 12/06/2019 09:16

Lovely but I would add a little jacket

AnyaMumsnet · 12/06/2019 09:23

Hi all,

We're going to move this to Style and Beauty at OP's request.

newmomof1 · 12/06/2019 09:28

I think you look fab!
also don't think the top is too bare - it's got a high neck so your chest is covered meaning arms out is fine.

If you'd feel more comfortable with a jacket then go for it, but I don't think it's compulsory :)

stucknoue · 12/06/2019 10:00

You'll need a jacket or cardi unless the weather improves! Lovely dress. You can wear what you want to graduation - they are wearing from full on royal wedding guest to jeans and a top!

palahvah · 12/06/2019 10:03

Totally suitable! Not too bare, but agree you'll want a jacket or perhaps very smart new fine-knit cardigan for warmth.
(Generally I think cardigans are a terrible shame)

justanswerthephone · 12/06/2019 10:04

I think it's a bit bare if I'm honest for a graduation.

How odd.

People wear summer dresses to graduations all the time.

It's lovely OP

IAmAlwaysLikeThis · 12/06/2019 10:08

No need to cover up, being old enough to have a daughter who is graduating doesn't mean we have to cover every inch of our bodies.

You look great OP and the dress is lovely.

tierraJ · 12/06/2019 11:06

Nice dress, looks really pretty

SrSteveOskowski · 12/06/2019 11:13

I think it looks lovely OP. You have a great figure :)

ChangesAt30 · 12/06/2019 11:15

Looks great and perfectly suitable for a graduation :)

As others have said, you may need a jacket/cardigan depending on the weather but looks lovely without.

PrimeraVez · 12/06/2019 11:19

Lovely dress and looks great on you but agree with those who have said they would add some kind of jacket. I'm no prude, but it just seems slightly 'bare' (for want of a better word) for a graduation.

IcelandicYoghurt · 12/06/2019 11:24

You have a great figure and the dress shows it off!

Having said that, I don't think it's suitable for a graduation - I'd go for something a bit more sober and cover your shoulders.

78percentLindt · 12/06/2019 11:28

The only comments I would make is that you might want a jacket or cardigan. I have been to 2 for the kids as well as my own.
One was in a very cool air conditioned hall last year ( and needed the jacket) and the other was much less air conditioned. The other comment is that for both DC's graduations there was a lot of grass outside, and we wondered around the campuses as well for photos etc, and your highish heels might not be the best. ( My graduation was Royal Albert Hall so the heels didn't matter!)

justanswerthephone · 12/06/2019 11:32

'More sober'

'A bit bare'

WTF Confused

It's a perfectly normal dress.

It's the OPs arms that are on show not her vagina ffs

78percentLindt · 12/06/2019 11:33

Forgot to say, don't worry too much. As someone else mentioned- I have seen everything from very formal ( ball gown/DJ ) to jeans and sweatshirt from parents and new graduates.
Enjoy DD's day. ( What does she think- DC often have a view about how their parents should look when meeting their friends IME)

lonelysleep · 12/06/2019 11:43

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Tentomidnight · 12/06/2019 11:50

I think the dress would look lovely with a cropped cardigan or a jacket.

(@lonelysleep I assumed op was wearing a comedy wig to stay anonymous in the pic?)