Dressing for formal occassions/ Odijevanje za svečane prilike

Hi, how have you been? I need a little help. This Thursday I have my graduation ceremony (master degree) and I haven't yet decided what to wear. The photographs I'm sharing are from my b.a degree graduation ceremony that was two years ago. My outfit for that day was a no brainier, as I already knew that I would continue my studies so I didn't feel it was a big deal. I went for all black and my main preoccupation was being warm as it was winter. I went for a silk shirt and a black pencil skirt. As simple as it gets. However, this time I would like to wear something a bit more interesting and at the same time I don't want to be over the top as it is not my private celebration. Any suggestions, my friends?

Comments

  1. A new life8 April 2013 at 12:06

    you look great

    congratulations

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  2. Anna and Klaudia8 April 2013 at 12:25

    wow, congratulations!! :) maybe you should wear a dress? :)

    http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/

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  3. Inez8 April 2013 at 12:48

    Congratulations! I love the top you wore previously, for this ceremony I don't know??? Maybe a more bright outfit, that could look formal as well?? xoxo.

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    1. Ivana Split9 April 2013 at 01:36

      I agree, I do plan to have some colour in my outfit.

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  4. Marcela Gmd8 April 2013 at 12:51

    Lovely!!! very elegant, Ivana!!!
    Have a good week, dear! and my g+ and like in bloglovin for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  5. Denisa8 April 2013 at 12:53

    OOo, congrats.. That is great and you should to wear elegnat dress. xa.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

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  6. Unknown8 April 2013 at 13:10

    Pa cestitam ti srce moje!
    Sve najbolje ti zelim!
    Sta god obukla blistati ces taj dan!!

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  7. Monsterchen8 April 2013 at 13:29

    oh but how beautiful you looked here!!! i adore that black coat and your hair here! pretty lady!
    me too i also think about marilyn first when i´m thinking of gloves in vintage style;)
    lots of love and kiss,mary

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  8. Content Director - Strong Female Leaders8 April 2013 at 15:37

    Congrats to you. Flowers are beautiful, and so are you.

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  9. caterina ferraris8 April 2013 at 23:10

    Ciao Ivana, congratulazioni! Io indosserei qualcosa di colorato visto il periodo che può essere anche solo un accessorio se devi essere molto formale. Hai pensato ad un abitino? magari un tubino semplice con sopra una giacca corta con qualche ricamo o perlina oppure un cardigan nei colori pastello che vanno adesso tipo il rosa cipria o il giallo chiaro? Se preferisci i pantaloni puoi sempre utilizzare un completo ma sotto mettere una maglia particolare: colori, fiori, pizzo (magari non tutti insieme ;-)). E come capo spalla un trench o un cappottino in base alla temperatura. Poi punta sulle scarpe. Sono sicura sarai bellissima! Caterina www.imieioutfit.blogspot.com

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  10. Unknown9 April 2013 at 00:30

    Io metterei un abito+blazer oppure un tailleur colorato! bacioni e complimenti in anticipo!
    Fabiola

    wildflowergirl
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  11. Ivana9 April 2013 at 01:39

    Cestitke draga :-) S obzirom da je crno -bijelo veliki hit ove godine a ujedno i nesto sto svi imamo u ormaru, ja bih se odlucila za tu kombinaciju. Naravno, neki efektniji nakit da razbije monotoniju ili cak neki detalj u nekoj drugoj boji (crvena, denver plava i sl.) :-) Kako god, zasigurno ces zablistati :-) pusa

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    1. Ivana Split9 April 2013 at 12:39

      hvala:) crno bijela kombinacija uvijek prolazi.

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  12. Madame Chic Bcn9 April 2013 at 03:15

    A super cute ladylike dress from Dorothy Perkins could be a nice option...!! ;-)
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  13. The Dainty Dolls House9 April 2013 at 03:31

    Congratulations doll, that is wonderful!! Maybe something in colour would be lovely...enjoy yourself and have fun xox

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  14. Unknown9 April 2013 at 06:56

    La camicia era molto interessante! Potresti mettere una gonna lunga fino al ginocchio, magari in blu con una camicia sempre in seta, bianca o proprio quella che indossi in queste foto e da sopra un cardigan in un colore pastello. Oppure un abitino con giacca sopra! Congratulazioni!

    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/04/the-bargain-side.html

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  15. Svakodnevna inspiracija za djevojke s oblinama9 April 2013 at 07:34

    Čestitam na završenom studiju! :o) Budući da sam i sama nedavno imala promociju, odjenula sam svoju najdražu košulju (električno plave boje - zaviri u moj blog pa se prisjeti ;), tamnoplave traperice i najobičnije salonke. Primjetila sam da su ostale djevojke imale neukusne kombinacije - premale suknjice, minice, haljinice koje su više za izlazak. Odjeni se u skladu s prilikom - svečano, nabaci omiljeni komad nakita i osmijeh na lice :)

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    1. Ivana Split9 April 2013 at 08:07

      da, upravo bih htjela izbjeći te nekakve prekratke kombinacije, pa čak mislim obući hlače i ja.

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  16. margaret cruzemark9 April 2013 at 09:26

    What a fabulous style Ivana! You look absolutely gorgeous! I love your make up.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  17. Unknown9 April 2013 at 11:37

    Congratulazioni cara! Per quanto riguarda l'outfit potresti optare per un abitino nero con un blazer colorato o anche floreale.

    XOXO
    Arianna

    http://aryannastyle.blogspot.it/
    https://www.facebook.com/AryannaStyle

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  18. Sanja9 April 2013 at 11:39

    Cestitam!
    Ja sam skoro diplomirala, i nosila sam obicne hlace i crno bela kosulja..
    Nije bitno draga, samo uzivaj, to je tvoj dan ;)

    http://sanjaburgundy.blogspot.com/

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  19. Caro *9 April 2013 at 14:22

    Very pretty, love your makeup :)

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  20. Unknown9 April 2013 at 14:24

    You know what is the most elegant!!
    Have a great time:)

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  21. Dressed With Soul9 April 2013 at 14:47

    What do you think about to wear a pencil skirt with high heels and a blouse? I think this is really elegant and I´m not sure if this is usual to wear at celebrations in your region.

    Or what do you think about a traditional dress?

    xx Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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  22. Šminka je ljubav9 April 2013 at 23:38

    Čestitam na diplomi :)

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