| When you are looking at graduating from high school | | | | there are some graduation gowns out there that will |
| or college you want to be sure that you are looking | | | | show your tie under your gown so you need to be |
| at your absolute best. This is one day of your life | | | | sure that you are wearing a matching tie as well. Also |
| that you will remember for a very long time to | | | | if you have long hair you should avoid wearing it back |
| come, and it will be throughout all your family photo | | | | in a pony tail or tight bun as it may make you appear |
| albums so you will want to be absolute sure that you | | | | sloppily put together, and it may throw of your |
| appear confident, poised, and well dressed. With just | | | | overall look that you are trying to achieve. |
| a few simple steps you will be well on your way to | | | | When you are ready to put your gown on you |
| looking good, getting your diploma or degree, and | | | | should put it on just as you would be wearing a |
| stepping into a new phase of your life. | | | | jacket. If the zipper of the gown is in the front then |
| The first thing that you will need to do is pick up | | | | you need to be sure that it is zipped up in the front. |
| your gown from your high school or college. You will | | | | You should also take the time to place all the |
| need to be sure that it is the correct fit before you | | | | necessary cords around your neck and then let them |
| leave. You will also be sure that you are following any | | | | hang accordingly. Finally, you should wear any cap or |
| special instructions and procedures that your school | | | | hood as directed according to the directions given to |
| may have on your gown. You also need to check | | | | you by the school. |
| the packaging to be sure that you have all the | | | | If your cap seems to be a little loose you can also |
| proper essentials such as the cap, rope, and anything | | | | attach it with a few bobby pins as they will be able |
| else that you may need. | | | | to help you hold your cap into place. Furthermore, |
| Next you are going to want to take the time to | | | | you need to be sure that your tassel is on the left |
| decide on the outfit that you are planning on wearing | | | | side of the hat. After you receive your diploma you |
| under your gown. You will need to be aware that the | | | | will switch your tassel to the right of your cap. |
| shoes that you choose will show under your gown so | | | | Most of all you need to relax. Everyone who has |
| you should choose shoes that match the gown in | | | | graduated before knows how stressful it to be in a |
| color. Most generally people will choose white, black, | | | | graduation gowns but try to not let the stress show |
| or tan shoes because they will go with the overall | | | | as much as possible. |
| outfit without the possibility of clashing. Furthermore, | | | | |