05/08/2026
Attention CLASS OF 2026
On Graduation Day! Look your BEST!! Here at the studio, Denise Jane Portrait Design, INC, I see these common confusions each year. You worked hard for this. Take some pride in your appearance. Besides, when you look good your feel good!
-Steam your gown to remove stubborn creases and wrinkles.
-The cap (mortarboard) should be parallel to the ground! ALWAYS Flat on your head. Roughly one inch above your eyebrows.
NOT, I repeat NOT tilted on the back of your head!
It’s just one ceremony graduates, wear it correctly.
-The elastic goes in the back.
-BEGIN with the tassel on the the RIGHT. Move it to the LEFT after you receive your diploma.
Here is an article with some more helpful tips. https://www.capandgowndirect.com/blogs/graduation-pedia/how-to-wear-graduation-caps-properly?srsltid=AfmBOopEHfp_7F71CjrJx_rSUPgyfIULHeKbdDXtB4el3Qo3wV9Hui1r less
Graduation day arrives faster than expected. The cap and gown get picked up. But then comes the question—how to wear a graduation cap and tassels? Many graduates struggle with their mortarboard. It tilts awkwardly. The tassel swings into their face. Photos turn out less than perfect. This guide br...
