Graduating Soon? Let’s Talk Dresses That Actually Fit

Let me share my trauma-informed lessons.

It’s that time of year again — tassels, cap tosses, and the frantic group chats about what to wear under that polyester robe. If you're graduating soon, congrats, you beautiful overachiever! Now... let’s find you a dress that doesn’t make you feel like you’re shopping in the “crop tops for children” section.

If you’re tall like me, you already know the struggle:

You find a gorgeous dress online. You zoom. You dream. It arrives... and it barely covers your thighs. 😩

I’ve been there — especially for milestone moments like graduation where you want to look polished for family photos but still feel like you. Cute + confident + not yanking your hem down every five seconds.

So, if you're on the hunt for:

• A dress that hits mid-thigh or below (shocking, I know),

• A fabric that doesn’t fly up in the wind while your grandma takes 37 pics,

• Or something that flatters your frame without looking like a shapeless tent...

I got you.

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If you want to know my struggle as a 6'2" girly… I bought seven dresses for graduation and still had to rely on my gown to cover my butt. Hahaha. 

That's my brother Cole — he's a big Duke fan and also very tall. The second photo is me on the field, and that gown was tightly closed for fear the wind would blow my cover.

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Ok, now that you know I'm a credible source, here's what I’m loving for graduation:

Let's focus less on colors and more on the cuts and necklines —for this chit chat.

A high boat neck maxi dress — elegant, modern, makes you look statuesque in the best way.

A ruched bust maxi — always gives just enough shape while keeping things fresh, young, and photo-ready.

Want more inspo?

Check out our simplyaboveaverage lookbook on Pinterest for ideas that are tall-approved and totally frame-worthy.

Go get your diploma, take the pics, and look incredible doing it. You earned this moment — and you don’t need to compromise on the dress to match it

Because you’re not average — you’re simply above it 💫