sequin mini dress red Soleil - stopping piece made for golden hour glitz and nights that sparkle long after the sun sets Ariana Sequin Mini Party Dress

(We know someone who tore her dress hugging guests after her ceremony, so this is an important one to get right!) Dance - there's no need to break into a full-on shimmy, but if you're expecting to stay in your dress for the whole night, it's a good idea to test things out by having a brief bop

The setting variessome are held in open-air stadiums, others in grand indoor auditoriumsbut the expectation is generally the same: look put-together, avoid anything too casual, and dress in a way that complements (rather than competes with) the graduate

The only thing that's worse than clothing that makes you feel sticky and sweaty under the sun is feeling that way while pregnant and about to be photographed

In order to have a wonderful time and be prepared for anything, Ive curated a must-have list for you all