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Graduation dress ideas for daughter who likes Disturbia style clothes

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NellyTheCake · 09/06/2026 11:12

My daughter's graduation is fast approaching and we're trying to find a suitable dress.

Most of her clothes come from Disturbia or charity shops. She lives in her Dr Martens. And her hair is likely to be very red/purple on the day.

I support her wearing her style for graduation. But we've looked at Disturbia and most dresses are very low cut.

Criteria is not strappy, not low cut, not above the knee and not body con style. Budget around £100

Has anyone got any alternative suggestions? Thanks

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cannynotsay · 09/06/2026 11:18

Kill star or Allsaints if that’s her vibe! More dressy dresses etc

franksmama · 09/06/2026 11:19

Hell Bunny!

Comefromaway · 09/06/2026 11:20

All Saints but it might be more than £100 unless you find something in their sale.

MrsMitford3 · 09/06/2026 11:23

Just looked at the Disturbia website-is something like this too low?

Will she be wearing robes?

There def seem to be things on the website that might be a compromise but acceptable?

https://www.disturbia.co.uk/products/thalassaprint-lace-up-midaxi-dress

edited to add no reason why she shouldn't wear her doc martens!!

Thalassa Print Lace Up Midaxi Dress

Thalassa Print Lace Up Midaxi Dress | Midaxi | Disturbia - Shop Women's Gothic, Alternative & Dark Romantic Fashion, Accessories & Unique Homeware

https://www.disturbia.co.uk/products/thalassaprint-lace-up-midaxi-dress

Whyherewego · 09/06/2026 11:25

My DS gf was similar. She shopped some vintage shops and had a black high cut bodice with a sort of black net skirt affair and looked amazing

NellyTheCake · 09/06/2026 11:41

Some great suggestions
Thank you everyone. Will pass them on

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OneBusyFinch · 09/06/2026 11:59

Mary Wyatt

NellyTheCake · 09/06/2026 12:01

This is the dress she likes from Disturbia.

But she's size 6/8 with no cleavage, so I think unless it fits perfectly, it won't look good

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dementedpixie · 09/06/2026 12:02

Have you looked at the midi dress section on disturbia? My dd has a square neck midi dress from these thats not low cut

NellyTheCake · 09/06/2026 12:03

Some amazing dress ideas!!

I wish I hadn't bought mine already, otherwise I would choose one of these

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mochimoons · 09/06/2026 12:07

This is really cool I can see why she likes it! Hopefully it does fit her well - if not you could try tailoring?

NellyTheCake · 09/06/2026 12:28

mochimoons · 09/06/2026 12:07

This is really cool I can see why she likes it! Hopefully it does fit her well - if not you could try tailoring?

Good idea!
I didn't think about tailoring.

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Yetanotherone12 · 09/06/2026 12:30

Does it have to be a dress? Many more options if you look at a skirt and top combo.

leeksinmiso · 09/06/2026 13:49

From All Saints? https://www.allsaints.com/women/sale/nita-mesh-maxi-dress/W225DD-5.html

Nikkynakkynoo · 09/06/2026 14:53

Might a silk or lace edge cami underneath be an option to just bring the neckline up a tad?

Silverbirchleaf · 09/06/2026 15:02

Probably M and S (online) is the last place she’d think of looking, but would she like this.

Graduation dress ideas for daughter who likes Disturbia style clothes