Top 10 Graduation Dresses Under $100

June 9, 2009

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A lightweight dress is key to surviving a long ceremony when dressed in heavy robes. With its pretty sweetheart shape and breezy fit, this Kimchi Blue frock is just the ticket for beating the heat in style.
Kimchi Blue Sweetheart Dress, $58. Urbanoutfitters.com.
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This Topshop dress scores high marks for its wearable shape and simple sophistication thanks to its ladylike print and chic silhouette.
Topshop Print Holly sundress, $70. Topshop.com.

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A girly update on the traditional white graduation dress, this lace shift from Forever 21 is a pretty way to wear the season’s lace trend while still keeping your look classic.
Forever 21 embroidered lace dress, $23. Forever21.com
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We can always count on Target’s Go International collection to deliver maximum style for a minimum budget, and this ruffled mini is no exception. Pair this bold blue dress with a pretty necklace and simple wedge sandals for a girly graduation getup that will keep your look at the head of the class.
Target Go International gauze ruffle dress, $35. Target.com

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This strappy dress from Delia’s gets an A+ in our books for its pretty rosette detailing and simple polka-dot pattern. We think it is as glamorous as it is graduation-appropriate.
Delia’s Jonie Bubble dress, $50. Delias.com.
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With its bubble shape and cool color-blocking, this Gap dress is the perfect way to look pretty and put-together come commencement.
Gap color-block tank dress, $50. Gap.com

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Pretty in pink! This Banana Republic dress has delicate tiers and a vibrant hue that will ensure all eyes are on you during the big day.
Banana Republic tiered knit dress, $89. Bananarepublic.com.
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In a gorgeous Grecian style, this light and bright Anthropologie dress is the perfect way to keep your look cool and classically chic all through your school’s ceremony.
Anthropologie Wind Patterns dress, $98. Anthropologie.com.

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With everyone snapping your photo after the commencement comes to a close, its important to keep your look timeless, and this simple sea-green shift from J. Crew is an effortless (and affordable!) choice.
J. Crew embossed-cotton piazza dress, $88. Jcrew.com.
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A supersweet dress that won’t cost you a pretty penny, this white ruffled version from American Eagle Outfitters is a natural choice for any fuss-free fashionista.
American Eagle Outfitters AE ruffle dress, $45. Ae.com