Graduation requires a formal environment to match the solemnity of the occasion, and thus, colleges will require their graduates to wear college graduation gowns, caps, tassels, and other regalia.
But how is one to acquire these necessary pieces? Well, it depends on the college or university. Some will actually have a campus store that sells all the items needed for the ceremony. Others might contract suppliers from outside in order to make it easy for their students to prepare. Other colleges and universities, however, will not have this service available. Some will still help students out by giving out order forms and even taking the graduates’ measurements so that they will know just what sizes of gown, cap, etc. to look for. However, there are other institutions that will leave the graduates completely on their own. If you find yourself in this situation, then here are some useful tips to help you find academic robes and hoods:
Go Online
The place to get cheap items is on the Internet. Why? Because online stores don’t have to pay rental, construction and maintenance fees, and employee wages just to keep their business running. This means a drastically reduced overhead cost of doing business, which translates to them being able to offer more competitive prices, which is good for you!
The Pros of Buying from Online Stores
As mentioned above, the first advantage of buying through the Internet is that you get significantly cheaper items. The second advantage is convenience. You can search through as many online stores as you want without ever having to leave you room. (Incidentally, you really should check out as many stores as possible, just to make sure that when you make your final choice, you really are getting the best deal possible.) Plus, you can do your canvassing on your own time. No more rushing to the mall just because you have to get there before the store closes, or you have to get back to the campus before class starts, etc.
The Cons of Buying Online
Every option has its cons, and the problem with getting your stuff online is that you won’t get to fit it until you’ve ordered, paid for, and received the package. This means that you really have to be conscious about having your measurements right while searching for suitable academic regalia. This also means that you shouldn’t even give a second look to online stores that don’t offer the size specifications for their goods.
A Final Tip…
This may be too obvious to mention, but you’ll definitely hate yourself if you forget the first rule of graduation shopping, so here’s a short reminder: don’t forget to ask your school about their guidelines and regulations regarding what must, musn’t and can be worn to the graduation ceremonies!
If you keep all this in mind during your search, then you should have no problem finding a quality set of grad clothes at great prices.
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