Toss Your Cap in Style with These 10 Gold Graduation Dresses
Get yourself diploma-ready with our guide to the most festive gold graduation dresses to shop ahead of your big day.
Attention all 2024 graduates! Graduation season is just around the corner, and calling for a stylish celebration. But we get it—as if you didn’t have enough on your plate with finals week approaching, family members visiting your school town, and job applications piling up, having to find the perfect graduation dress probably doesn’t feel like the top priority in your to-do list. But because you’ll want to look back on your graduation day with fondness and cherish those memories forever, it’s important to dedicate some time to think about how you want to complement your cap and gown. Do you want a striking maxi dress that makes a statement on and off the stage? Or perhaps a minidress to be able to toss your cap comfortably? Would you opt for a fitted silhouette to contrast the oversized graduation gown? Or would you prefer a flowy cut that allows easy movement? Luckily, there are endless options to take your first step into adulthood.
Constantly trending on red carpets and turning heads at any event, gold dresses are always a good choice for celebrations. Symbolizing achievement, triumph, and fortune, golden shades exude timelessness and sophistication while guaranteeing a striking look. And because you’ll want to shine brightly when finally collecting that diploma you worked so hard for, walking your commencement in a gold graduation dress can be the ultimate statement of success, confidence, and style. Considering this, L’OFFICIEL selected a variety of gold graduation dresses to appeal to every type of graduate.
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With Norma Kamali, it's always a celebration. This strapless design features the most striking metallic jersey to make it impossible to go unnoticed on your big day. Ruched to hug the body and accentuate your figure, this midi-lenght dress falls to an asymmetric hem that brings extra style to this versatile design. Plus, its clean neckline allows you to complement it with your favorite gold jewelry.
Norma Kamali Diana Strapless Ruched Metallic Stretch-jersey Gown, $265, Net-A-Porter
For those searching for the ultimate short graduation dress, look no further. This Emilia Wickstead metallic design features a joyous floral brocade with a subtle golden shimmer, ideal for your family and friends to see you sparkle from the grades. Despite its mini length, its clean A-line silhouette and high neckline make it undeniable appropiate for the important occasion—as well as extremelly comfortable.
Emilia Wickstead Irma Metallic Floral Brocade Sleeveless Mini Dress, $1,995, Neiman Marcus
Too cool for school? Rabanne offers the perfect gold graduation dress for those looking to bring a touch of glam to their cap-and-gown look. In a perfect light-gold shade that adapts to daytime and nightime events alike, this jersey design is delicately ruched with silver snaps on the side, forming a flattering pleated shape. With this asymmetrical style, you won't need to worry about getting any additional accessories for your big day.
Rabanne Gold Drapé Pression Dress in Lurex, $790, Rabanne
If you're aiming for poise and sophistication as you step into full adulthood, Valentino has got you covered. In a cotton-blend tweed that embodies pure elegance and a clean short-sleeved cut that screams straight-A student, pair this metallic minidress with nude stilettos and take a confident step into your bright future.
Valentino Gold Roman Stud Minidress, $4,900, SSENSE
A minimalist silhouette and embellished details come together in this Ralph Lauren gold graduation dress. In a traditional slip shape, this satin design is delicately adorned with tonal sequins and beading at the chest. Perfect for a daytime ceremony, its subtle spark and fluid finish make of this dress a timeless choice you'll never regret wearing on your big day.
Ralph Lauren Collection Rebekka Beaded Satin Slip Dress, $3,290, Saks Fifth Avenue
Searching for a striking yet comfortable graduation dress? Look no further. With a halterneck cut and a lightweight composition, Anthropologie's minidress is the perfect gold graduation dress to breeze through the long commencement in those hot May temperatures. With joyful details in gold, this dress can carry you from an elegant ceremony to a fun party by only adding a few accessories.
Anthropologie Pinnacle by Shruti Sancheti Halter Swing Mini Dress, $198, Anthropologie
If you are still obsessed with Kate Hudson's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days iconic dress, why not make it your graduation look inspo? Sir offers the perfect silk gown that falls seemlessly through the body while creating a flattering silhouette. With delicate lace adorning its deep V-neck, this gold graduation dress will shimmer lively under your dark gown.
Sir Silk Gown, $495, Mytheresa
Own the stage with Tove's gold graduation dress. Allowing you to show a bit of your décolletage from beneath your gown, this one-shoulder maxi dress features delicate ruching at one side, complemented with an asymmetric lenght. This flattering design can be paired with mules, stilettos, or flats and guarantees ultimate comfort for a long day of celebrating you.
Tove Vivien Sparkly One-Shoulder Maxi Dress, $1,475, Bergdorf Goodman
The most spectacular dress for the most spectacular graduate. Cult Gaia's striking halter gown is crafted of metallic gold fringes that create luscious flow with any move, perfect for those looking to leave a lasting impression when collecting their diploma. Although probably not the most comfortable option, this gold graduation dress guarantees an unforgettable day.
Cult Gaia Renata Gown, $2,298, Cult Gaia
Because midi-length dresses are typically the most comfortable choice to pair with your heavy gown, this Chiara Boni gold option is the perfect ensemble to take over the stage. Crafted of a lustrous metallic fabrication, this chic design is adorned with a hardware ring that ruches at the chest. Unique yet discreet, you'll be able to reuse this dress for endless occasions after your graduation day.
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Viridiana Splendid Metallic Midi-Dress, $248, Saks Fifth Avenue
