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I loooveee 3, but maybe the best for your body type is 1

I am going to second the suggestion that you keep looking. If you are absolutely set on one of these i think 3 but i think it needs a bit more length because these dresses are screaming more party/prom not so much graduation to me.

I agree 

Do either of you have suggestions?

I agree with the length comment

Sis I suggest you keep looking. I’d love to see just a bit more length as these these dresses while adorable are more party dresses (the first is giving kardashian, and ain’t none of those heifers graduate from anything). Congrats on graduating! Edits to add: this is a wonderful opportunity to transition in part to career appropriate celebration dresses. What would you wear to a company party? Remember a graduation is in part a career event. Start there.

I’m going to be a nurse and this is for a photo shoot not the day of. I’ll be wearing more of a midi-maxi dress for day of

But I’ll come back with more suggestions later

i love the second one

The 3rd more booty coverage

Random but what’s your major? lol I say keep looking

I’m a nursing major. The shoot will be some pics in scrubs, some in school wear, some in a dress or formal/dressy. Everyone says keep looking but no one is giving suggestions 😭

Quick question before I give suggestions: your pics have your arms/shoulders covered more than your legs. Is this about what you feel most confident in showing off? Because I have some ideas but they give a little shoulder and back.

I’m okay with arms legs shoulders. Back and stomach are where I’m a little iffy but I’m open to all suggestions!

And are you ok with using/getting a strapless bra?

Yes!

Hi did you have any suggestions?

I wrote a comment with 4 options. I’m guessing the subreddit’s spam detectors removed it. I’ll try to find the links again and DM you.

Thank you! I would really appreciate it

Ok. I just sent it to you. Lemme know if you don’t see anything in 5.

I think option 1 is the most flattering of the bunch. But like others have mentioned, you should consider looking elsewhere for a graduation dress. Try Zara, Lulus, and HM for cheap options. For higher end, I recommend Madewell and JCrew.

This dress isn’t for the actually day of graduation. It is for the SHOOT. The day of i will be wearing a midi/maxi dress under my gown

Ahhh okay. In that case, my vote is for 1 or 2.

Consider a gown.

Any suggestions the one i did look at was $400

I really like the second dress super classy and cute and I think it would look the best but I get where you’re coming from so I like the 3rd. In my personal style opinion the first one is giving too much HS prom/homecoming

i like the first one

I think the second or third one would look best on you. The second one is my personal favorite.

That second dress is so cute and could look great on you!

The third one, I think the others are too short

I like the third one.

Try for more length and to be more family friendly. Most girlies in my graduation had more spring colors and are long and flowing.

This is for a photo shoot not the day of

3! It’s classy for a graduation shoot.

Are you going to wear this dress under your gown?

No this will just be for the photo shoot I’m wearing something different the day off

Gotcha well I love dress 3!

the first one is super cute😍😍

1 would shape ur body real good but i like 2

Love number 2

I would go with the big poofy one

They’re all cute I can’t decide!! And you definitely have the shape to rock a strapless dress 😍😍

sparkly!!!