How to Order Your Graduation Gown
Graduation from high school or a post-secondary school is a major achievement, and a marks a transition to the student's next stage in life. The commencement ceremony publicly acknowledges these achievements, and it's a meaningful tradition that most graduates and family members attend. In order to ensure that the event goes smoothly, you need to take the right precautions when ordering your graduation gown. Some schools have rigid dress code standards, and the wrong type of gown could prevent you from walking in this important ceremony.
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Ask an administrator at your school if the school has a preferred graduation gown vendor. If the school has a partnership with a certain gown manufacturer, these gowns are sure to meet the school's standards.
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Obtain a list of gown parameters from the school. Though some schools have rigid requirements, most have basic guidelines, often simply describing how much of the leg the gown should cover and what color it should be.
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Acquire a color sample for the gown. If the school hasn't changed it's graduation gown requirements since last year, finding the right color is often as simple as paging through and old yearbook or campus newspaper. Many gowns are black, but you'll find that black comes in several distinct shades.
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Measure the circumference of your chest and waist using a fabric tape measure, or get a professional fitting at a tailor. This is only necessary if the gown supplier sells items by measurements rather than small, medium or large sizing.
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Browse gowns on a manufacturer's website or in a catalog provided by your school.
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Place your order online or by phone, making sure the gown you select meets the school's standards and is properly sized. Order well enough in advance that you can get a replacement gown if the manufacturer accidentally sends the wrong color or size.
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