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Omnes Iris Maxi Dress in Yellow
A slip dress is sure to be a wardrobe staple all year round, but it’s especially useful come event season. Crafted from butter yellow satin, this dress from Omnes features a flattering empire silhouette.
Nobody’s Child Brown Polka Dot Halter Sabina Midi Dress
We’ve been really impressed with Nobody’s Child this year – the brand definitely knows their summer dresses. This mid-length halter neck dress has a dramatic bow back and a vintage-inspired silhouette that gives it a luxurious feel, making it perfect for special occasions like graduations.
Self Portrait Guipure Lace Midi Dress
The Self Portrait dress is instantly recognisable thanks to its feminine silhouette and signature guipure lace fabric. This bestselling midi style features an A-line skirt and sweetheart neckline. That’s just how it sounds!
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Reform Sideless
Although we love a bold plunging design, the high neckline of this reformation dress makes it feel a little more graduation-appropriate, so keep the styling simple (think gold hoops and tousled waves).
Abercrombie Gisele Pleated Cutout Maxi Dress
If you thought Abercrombie & Fitch only sold bikinis and resort wear, think again: this cut-out pleated dress is perfect for graduation but could easily be worn as a prom dress or wedding guest dress.
Mango Polka Dot Pleated Dress
If loud colors and bold prints aren’t your thing, polka dots are a surefire way to add a little fun to your outfit. I’m obsessed with this chic pleated midi-length halter neck from Mango.
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Sister Jane floral note midi dress
Featuring a smocked bodice, puff sleeves and asymmetrical skirt, this Sister Jane dress exudes Bridgerton vibes. Channel your girly vibes and pair it with mary janes and a headband for a stylish look this graduation season.
Mango sequin lace slip dress
If you can’t wear a sequined dress on graduation day, when should you? Mango updates this negligee-inspired midi dress with a lace overlay, which you can layer over for graduation.
Reformation Margaret Silk Dress Es
You’re sure to make the best-dressed graduation list in this Reformation dress, which is cut from silk satin for a contoured fit, but with smocked panels it fits any bust size.
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& Other Stories Ribbon Detail Mini Dress
If you’re lucky enough to have your graduation in the summer, florals are always a solid choice, and this tiered dress from & Other Stories features a beautiful A-line construction and a pretty halter and tie-bow neckline.
Cos gathered waist midi dress
You can’t go wrong with a little black dress. A little black dress is always a worthwhile investment since it can be worn for basically any celebration. This costume style is perfect for graduation. The voluminous silhouette ensures comfort, and the pleats give it a super stylish look.
Reese Florele side-tie midi dress
When it comes to graduation dresses, sometimes a simple silhouette is best, and Reiss’ lilac midi is super versatile: dress it up with chunky heels and oversized earrings, or keep it casual with flats and a cropped cardigan.
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Kitri Aurelia Pink Garden Floral Maxi Dress
You can always count on Kitri for a gorgeous summer dress. Team this floral maxi dress with statement jewelry and wedge sandals for graduation, then swap it for chunky sneakers for the weekend.
Norma Kamali Nita draped stretch jersey maxi dress
Norma Kamali is one of Cosmo’s go-to brands for occasion dresses. This mid-length dress is made from stretch jersey, making it comfortable to wear during long ceremonies. Plus, a convenient side slit makes it easy to walk in as you collect your diploma. Kill two birds with one stone!
Whistle Wiggly Line Adeline Dress
If you’re looking for a printed graduation dress, Whistles has some great options this season. My favorite is this Adeline style. Check out those ruffles 😍
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Ted Baker twist neck ruffle detail mini dress
This Ted Baker dress with a pretty daisy print is the epitome of preppy. With a twisted halter neck, ruffle detailing and a handkerchief hem, this mini dress ticks all the boxes and is perfect for the summer season.
Arquette ruffled midi strap dress
For effortlessly cool graduation dresses, look to Arket. This Scandinavian brand updates the classic slip dress with tie-bow straps and subtle ruffles. This style is truly versatile; just swap out your strappy heels for flip-flops for your post-grad getaway.
Rosie Davenport is an E-commerce writer for Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark and the latest trends to follow. Prior to this role, she worked as a fashion E-commerce writer for publications such as ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for almost two years, before completing her MA in Fashion Journalism at Central Saint Martins in 2021, focusing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasts. Rosie has also worked for The Times, was deputy editor of the Mail on Sunday’s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for trend forecasting agency WGSN. The highlight of her career was previewing Prada’s AW21 menswear show during the height of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons in their bedrooms. Outside of work, Rosie can be found trawling vintage shops or getting lost in London’s famous department stores. You can follow Rosie on Instagram: @rosie.davenport.
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