<p>Any experience? How dressy are these affairs?</p>
<p>About the same as you’d wear to college graduation.</p>
<p>The clothing styles range from frumpy to old school fancy at these type of things. Mom should wear something that is comfortable and that will breathe in a crowded auditorium.</p>
<p>Pencil skirt, coordinating cami, cotton cardigan OR dressier silk dress?</p>
<p>^my mom went with the former, and I went with the latter, to my white coat last year. We fit in just fine! (state school. Location: the nice auditorium on campus)</p>
<p>I think students will likely dress up a little more than their parents (they’re the ones on stage, having pictures taken, and the ceremony is made to feel like a big deal). For guests, I think most male attendees wore khaki pants, button down shirt with a tie, and a sportcoat. Most women wore either slacks and a nice top or a skirt with a nice top.</p>