MY GRADUATION OUTFIT IDEA...NEED YOUR HELP

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!!! This week I am graduating with my Masters in Fashion Merchandising and what a experience I've had.  Being in my 30's, and out of school for over 10 years, I was so scared that I couldn't do it.  I wondered if I would even be accepted let alone do a term paper?
I had to learn all over again but through the help of the LIM family I made it through.  Thank God I never have to read a text books again!!  Now that my thesis and projects are all done and the robe is pressed the next question of course is.....WHAT TO WEAR?

Just because I'm wearing a robe doesn't mean I didn't put some serious thought into what I will be wearing.
This is a major mild stone for me and I want to look my best. As well as looking good, I want to feel confident and comfortable while being plus size.  I cant say that being plus doesn't weighs on my choices but I do recognize that I represent the community to the fullest extent.  Cant show up with a skirt too short or pants to small. Fashion Master like that....I think not!!!

 With this in mind I have put together some ideas for my graduation outfit. Maybe you can use them to or share with another plus size graduate searching for her perfect outfit.  But mostly, I NEED YOUR HELP.
Help me decide which one to wear?

Outfit 1: All over white

All over white usually means that something is going down.  Since white goes with formal wear I thought this white jumpsuit from Lane Bryant would look great for graduation.  With my robe being dark it would be the best in high low contrast and really make me stand out.   Since the robe is long and the pants are long, I want to pair this with a low block heel from Torrid.  I love the print in the heel and as I am fashion student it gives the look a little fashion edge.

Outfit 2: Power (Pink) Suit

YES I love pink and this suit from Eloquii has been sitting in my closet calling my name.  With the wild swings in weather in NYC these last few weeks I wasn't sure if I ever get a chance to wear this suit.  Well the weather is going to be on the cooler side the day of Graduation so maybe its time to break out the pink power suit.
Since wearing the same color/pattern all over has become a huge trend this season it would be fashionable yet business like.  A heel while waiting in line is not something I would want to do on this day so I will pair the suit with strappy black sandals.
I think these makes for a great kick off to stepping up my fashion career don't you think?

Outfit 3: Casual Blues

Not sure how I feel about being too casual but love the idea of being comfortable.  Because these Allie Ankle pants have such a beautiful pattern and the shirt is a great color on my I think this outfit could work out under my robe.  Once graduation is over, I can add a bomber jacket to finish the look.
With a outfit this casual I will have to bump up the shoes to a heel.  To keep it comfortable block denim heels from Ashley Stewart keep in with the theme of casual, comfortable and fashionable.

Outfit 4: Maxi Floral

It's Spring time so of course I want to wear a long flowing floral dress.  These selections from SheIn were only $20-25 each so of course I purchased both.  I plan to wear flat sandals as my shoes wont be seen too much and I'm tall.

So which one should I wear!!!! Check out my Instagram (nec_style) to find out which one you guys picked and which one I picked.

And to all my 2018 Graduates....Congratulations.  We did it!

                        
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WHY I LOVE KIMONOS

I don't know influence from Andre Leon Tally and his caftans but I LOVE Kimonos. I wear them everywhere and ANY where.   I could be chilling around my Brooklyn apartment cooking, writing or watching TV and will have one on.  They are just the bee's knees and they look good no matter what. 
I now have 5 and can you believe I'm still looking to add 5 more before summer starts? Yes you can say obsessed but if Fairy Godfather Tally can do it so can I! My collection ranges from an authentic Japanese Kimono to a thrift store find! The great thing is that they all look good no matter the price. 

Take this one I am wearing for example.  A friend of mine IG'ed about it so I electronically sent her the money and ask her to buy me one.  (technology being used for the greater good of fashion...yes!!!) At a total cost of about 20 bucks you cant beat that right?

Besides the price, I love them for other reasons.  One, this is about as boohoo as my classic style can get.  Two, they're a quick and easy was to add color to my outfit. Three, they fit easy in my bag so I carry them for cold air condition train or cooler nights.   Finally, the style gets to instantly oomph up a bland outfit. 3

BEST OF MET GALA 2018

It's the first week of May so you know that that means....its time for The MET Gala.  I wait all year for the best, most fascinating red carpet event of the year.  As a fashion history enthusiast, this is a religious event and this year I mean that quite literally.  The theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Exhibit  is called "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination".

This exhibition shows how Catholicism, Vatican and the Pope have influence fashion throughout the years.  The exhibit is made up of 150 garments with 50 of those garments and accessories loaned from the Vatican.  Needless to say, the Vatican had put its stamp of approval on this exhibit.  Other designers next to these Vatican loans are Versace, Gabanna, Chanel and Valentino.

But enough about the exhibit.  Lets get down to what all of you are waiting for....THE FASHION!!!!

Here are the celebrities that took the "crown" of the MET Gala.

 

 Lets not count them men out.  They bought fashionable menswear to the Gala as well.

 Here are a few honorable mentions. These looks were beautiful, just not MET Gala beautiful.

 I LIVE for the MET Gala and can not wait for 2019!