Graduation Gowns And Accessories

Graduation gowns and accessories are required for high school, college and University commencements. Though there are many different guidelines for dress at graduation, the concept is still the same. These attires include gowns, caps, hoods and tassels in different colors and designs that represent the different titles and honors that are being bestowed to students.

The graduation gown

The shape and design of the graduation gown varies and is worn according to the level of degrees that is being honored. Higher degree graduates usually have gowns that are more superior in quality to the ones worn by diploma or bachelor degree holders. One thing to consider when looking for graduation gown is the material used in making it. The more expensive ones last longer than the cheap ones. The different colors of the graduation gowns signify their different schools, accomplishments and their academic achievements. Some colleges or Universities use stoles no color or sashes to signify different academic achievements.

The Hood

The graduation hood is usually made of silk or fur which is worn over the gown to show the kind of degree held by the graduate. The hood’s lining should be turned out to display any prominent color. This is done by turning the velvet trim to the outside at your back, just below your shoulders. The cord on the back of your hood will keep it in its rightful place. To keep the cord on the front of your hood away from your neck, fasten it to the gown button or to the robes zipper. Nowadays, scholars display their academic achievements by wearing their graduation gowns and hoods at commencements.

Graduation Tassels

Tassels are worn on the hat or mortarboard of the graduates. The tassels represent a student efforts and achievement during their academic career. During the ceremony, tassels are normally worn on one side of the head but sometimes they are worn on different sides of the head with different attires according to the type of degree earned. When most students rent their caps and gowns, the tassel is normally provided separately. They don’t have to be returned after the ceremonies. This is why the tassel is very important as it is the only piece of attire that graduates keep to remind them of their ceremonies.

The Cap

The cap which is also known as the mortarboard is worn as the general part of academic regalia. Schools use different types of mortarboard to honor their graduates.

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