10 Chic Statement Dresses for Graduation

A deep coral colored dress with an intriguing floral neckline and a simple hem, from Asos. With June approaching, we are officially entering graduation season. Whether you are the woman wearing the cap and gown or watching from the audience, keep in mind there will be cameras everywhere. It is inevitable to avoid getting snapped here and there. Want to find the perfect camera-ready dress for the big day? I have collected my favorite dresses that will last a lifetime for post-ceremony pictures. Keep reading for more!











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It's all about comfort in this flowy chiffon dress.Chiffon Dress
Who said comfort involved an elastic band and sweatpants? Step into a flowy chiffon dress on your way to brunch and turn heads with every step.
Buy it here at Urban Outfitters, $59.
















Effortlessly cute in a sleeveless shirtdress with a chic front cut-out.
Sleeveless Shirtdress
Revision the classic shirtdress in a sleeveless and chic cut-out. Make sure to add on a statement necklace to bring out the little details in this dress.
Buy it here at Urban Outfitters for, $69.

















Plain Jane is cool, but stand out in a patterned tank dress like this one from Urban Outfitters.

Patterned Tank Dress
Plain Jane is cool, but it's best to stand out amongst a crowded of gown-riddled classmates. Try a patterned tank dress with geometric shapes - the slight asymmetrical hemline is a bonus.
Buy it here at Urban Outfitters for, $69.















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Polka dotted dresses are feminine and fun.Dotted Trim Dress
A dotted crochet mini is the ideal combination for the feminine and fun. Cute enough for the family and chic enough for a newly graduate.
Buy it here at Forever 21 for, $19.80.

















Skater dresses are a look for the flirty gals.Bright Skater Dress
Flirty, sexy, and appropriate. Once you step off that stage, this bright orange skater dress will leave a lasting impression long enough until the next reunion.
Buy it here at Asos for, $113.07.















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Beat the heat in a well-crafted crochet mini.Crochet Mini
Beat the heat in a well-craft crochet mini - we know how warm it gets under that graduation gown! Top it with a feather necklace to mimic the bohemian feel.
Buy it here at Urban Outfitters for, $79.















Wrap yourself up in a strapless dress and top it off with a bow!
Ribbon Dress
Wrap yourself up in a strapless dress and top it off with a bow. Adorn simple accessories so you won't take away from the details in the dress.
Buy it here at Asos for, $139.16.















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Rocker chic from Forever 21 in this cool studded collar shirtdress!Studded Collars
It's hard to look cool in a gown, so let the rocker chic in you come out in this cool studded collar shirtdress. Tighten the waistline with a leather belt to complete the look.
Buy it here at Forever 21 for, $27.80.















Stitch and bait. Reel in lookers in this shocking chic orange dress.Stitched Dress
Stitch and bait. Reel in onlookers with this eye-popping detailed orange dress.
Buy it here at Madewell for, $158.

















Party in the front, sexy in the back!Cross-back Dress
Party in the front, and, uh, in the back! A sassy cross-back dress with a classy flare is hard to come by.
Buy it here at Madewell for, $189.














- By Liz Stanley
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