The academic dress found in most universities in the commonwealth of nations and the united states is derived from that of the universities of oxford and cambridge which was a development of academic and clerical dress common throughout the medieval universities of europe.
What kind of dress to wear under cap and gown.
Formal or sober clothing is typically worn beneath the gown so for example men would often wear a dark suit.
For women because of the low cut neckline a scoop neck top with a modest cut or a collard blouse is suitable attire to wear under your graduation robes.
I think on the other hand that a suit is required for the formality of the occasion.
Gowns are made of thin flimsy material.
Women can wear dress pants or a skirt underneath their gown.
Just keep in mind that a full length skirt will probably make your outfit look heavy given the length of the gown.
For me wearing a jacket under the gown made for a much better silhouette and i was lucky that it was in the lower 50s on my graduation day.
Wear dark trousers and black dress shoes.
Graduation dresses under 30.
Unless you re built like a marine a gown worn directly over a shirt does not flatter the shoulders.
The cordial spring ceremony is a semi formal celebration that doesn t shy away from the fashion trends.
For men a collared dress shirt and tie present a tidy appearance as the collar and tie show above the neckline of the gown.
1 he says that he doesn t think it is appropriate to wear a suit if only because of the heat and the extra covering from the cap and gown.
Look stylish but feel confident.