theia dress Luretta Contoured Waist 2 / Moonlight Bloom Gowns Make an enchanting entrance in this glamorous satin gown punctuated with a sweeping tulle skirt for graceful movement across the dancefloor. Odyssey Grey / 14

Ive also learned that I generally prefer more open necklines, and I tend to stay away from dresses with a lot of volume through the skirt and sleeves

Pair them with a lightweight button-up shirt or polo to keep the look refined

A belt cinches in at the waist to show off the hourglass figure, a key element to 1940s fashion

We stared at that beautiful wood like two contestants on a game show who forgot the answer to the easiest question

The inner piece of the collar (which lays against the body) has its lower seam allowance laying flat and is basically inside the bodice and the lining

Whether you're graduating from high school, college, or any other program, its the perfect time to celebrate in style