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Shop the Look: <\/strong>Dillon White Drop Waist Tiered Halter Skort Romper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is your time, seniors<\/a>! Graduation is here, and you\u2019re about to reap the rewards of your hard work. Once you\u2019ve crossed the stage and accepted your diploma, all that\u2019s left to do is party!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shop the Look:<\/strong> Alyvia Pale Yellow Pinstriped Sleeveless Mini Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you’re the guest of honor and need help finding the perfect fit for your party, or you\u2019re a guest that wants to match the vibes, we created this graduation party outfits guide for you. The easiest way to figure out what to wear to a graduation party is to dress for the venue. For example, if the graduation party will be a backyard BBQ at the grad\u2019s house, attire will probably be comfortable and casual. If the party is being held at a nice restaurant, you might want to dress up a little more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casual Backyard BBQ: Cute Tops & Denim<\/h2>\n
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What to wear to a high school graduation party hosted at a house? <\/span>There really are no rules for a backyard BBQ party<\/a>, but you definitely can\u2019t go wrong with a cute top<\/a> and denim! You don\u2019t have to limit yourself to jeans<\/a>, either\u2014don denim shorts<\/a> for a laid-back look, or a skirt<\/a> or skort for a flirtier denim vibe.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Tie-Front Cami Top + Cuffed Jeans<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look:<\/strong> Mariasole Light Blue Floral Lace Tie-Front Cami Top<\/a>, <\/span>Eastside Light Wash High-Rise Cuffed Denim Jeans<\/span><\/a>,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Striped Sweater Tank Top + Sailor Shorts<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look: <\/strong>Prisha Cream and Blue Striped V-Neck Sweater Tank Top<\/span><\/a>, Jolie Ivory Denim High-Rise Sailor Shorts<\/span><\/a>, Tenzin Cream Linen Buckle Slide Sandals<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vest Top + Cutoff Shorts<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look:<\/strong> <\/span>Suits You Perfectly Olive Green Linen Vest<\/span><\/a>, Crossroads Medium Wash Distressed Mid-Rise Cutoff Shorts<\/a>, <\/span>Rigmore Chocolate Suede Fisherman Sandals<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Graduation Picnic in the Park: Sweet Sundresses<\/h2>\n

Graduation parties held away from home feel a little more formal than events held at home, even if the event is a picnic in the park! To match the celebratory vibe, we love a <\/span>sundress<\/span><\/a> paired with sneakers or sandals and <\/span>whimsical accessories like straw bags and satin hair scarves for grad party attire. Dress slightly up or down depending on whether you\u2019re the guest of honor or an honored guest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

White Eyelet Mini Dress + Satin Scarf<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look: <\/b>Friendly Flirtation White Sleeveless A-line Eyelet Mini Dress<\/a>, (similar) Roselle Blue and White Multi Print Satin Scarf Set<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drop Waist Midi Dress + Strappy Sandals<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look:<\/strong> Jalessa Light Blue Multi Striped Drop Waist Midi Dress<\/span><\/a>, (similar) Leanna Aqua Strappy Slide Sandals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drop Waist Bubble-Hem Mini Dress + Straw Tote<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look: <\/strong>Khamari Yellow Textured Drop Waist Bubble-Hem Mini Dress<\/a>, Summer Mode Beige Woven Shoulder Bag<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Upscale Restaurant Celebration: Midi Dresses & Heels<\/h2>\n

Midi dresses are sophisticated and make for elegant grad party attire without restricting any movement or making you feel uncomfortably formal. Pair with your favorite high heels<\/a>\u2014for events like graduation, ankle-strap heels<\/a> or sandals<\/a> are so on trend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Floral Lace-Up Tiered Midi Dress + Low Heel Slide Sandals<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look: <\/b>Hours of Flowers Blue Multi Floral Lace Up Tiered Midi Dress<\/a>, Salmma Gold Low Heel Slide Sandals<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Abstract Tie-Front Midi Dress + Nude Sandals<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look: <\/b>Energetic Charm Rust Orange Abstract Tie-Front Midi Dress<\/a>, (similar) Ariellie Light Nude High Heel Sandals<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drop Waist Midi Dress + Slide Sandals<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look: <\/b>Tamber Light Yellow Jersey Knit Drop Waist Midi Dress<\/span><\/a>, (similar) Calendre Beige Woven Buckle Low Heel Slide Sandals<\/span><\/a>, (similar) Kacey Taupe Woven Wristlet<\/a> Bag<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pool Party: Coverups & Beachy Dresses<\/h2>\n

Figuring out what to wear to a grad party that’s poolside<\/a> can be extra tricky! Even if you don\u2019t plan on jumping in the pool, you can still dress in the spirit of the event! <\/span>Swim cover-ups<\/span><\/a> and cover-up-style dresses like an adorable crochet number will make you feel right at home by the pool\u2014don\u2019t forget to wear your <\/span>swimsuit<\/span><\/a> underneath if you want to take a dip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crochet Cover-Up Top + Pants<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look:<\/b> Anna Ivory and Navy Striped Crochet Swim Cover-Up Top<\/span><\/a>, Anna Ivory and Navy Striped Crochet Swim Cover-Up Pants<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drawstring Swim Cover-Up Dress<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look:<\/b> Santorini Sun White Drawstring Swim Cover-Up Dress<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Long Sleeve Cover-Up Maxi Dress<\/h3>\n
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Shop the Look:<\/b> Lokelani Bright Red Crochet Fringe Long Sleeve Swim Cover-Up<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did this guide help you decide what to wear? Show us your graduation party outfits on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0TikTok<\/a> @lulus and shop more in our Summer Fashion Shop<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is your time, seniors! Graduation is here, and you\u2019re about to reap the rewards of your hard work. Once you\u2019ve crossed the stage and accepted your diploma, all that\u2019s left to do is party! Whether you’re the guest of honor and need help finding the perfect fit for your party, or you\u2019re a guest… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":278264,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-264527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGraduation Party Outfits Guide: What To Wear If You're the Grad Or A Guest - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you need help choosing attire for your own party, or you\u2019re a guest who wants to match the vibes, this graduation party outfits guide is for you. 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