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It’s officially graduation season, and if you’re attending a ceremony this summer, it’s your duty to look the part. Not only will you need an outfit that’s polished enough for the occasion and cool enough to withstand the summer heat – plus the glare of your beloved graduate – you need one that looks great on camera and won’t clash with the class of 2026’s colors, too. It’s a tall order, but look to celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and Angelina Jolie for inspiration. Paltrow and Witherspoon perfected the mother-of-the-graduate style this month in dresses by Tory Burch and Destree, respectively.

Whether you’re celebrating the newly crowned graduates or not, the new rules of occasion dressing apply to every event in your social calendar – from weddings to garden parties. “While I don’t have any graduation ceremonies to attend this year, I do have several occasions coming up with a similar dress code. I’ll be relying on Tove’s ‘Amina’ dress to see me through the season,” says NET-A-PORTER shopping editor Viktorija Tomasevic. “The gathered silhouette is effortlessly elegant and photographs beautifully. I plan on styling mine with Jil Sander’s caged sandals and Khaite’s ‘Blake’ clutch in glossy, red leather for a pop of color – but white accessories would be just as impactful,” she adds.

If you’re less into dresses or just want to switch things up, why not opt for separates instead? Khaite’s ‘Rory’ top is cut from pink vintage-washed silk that’s ruched for texture and a close fit, while Doên’s lace-trimmed camisole has a cropped, boxy shape. Style either with Toteme’s tailored Bermuda shorts and heels – Manolo Blahnik’s ‘Paterno’ sandals come in this season’s trending thong silhouette and will go with everything in your wardrobe, making them a sound investment for all the dates in your diary. Finally, add a playful touch courtesy of Valentino Garavani’s ‘DeVain’ bag, crafted from denim and intricately embroidered with vintage-inspired blooms.

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