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What to wear to graduation????
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Permalink Reply by imadreamer1983 (Ship 03 Div 306) on
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I've heard that the drill hall is pretty cold. The other thing to think about is how it will look when you stand next to him for pictures. As long as you think it will look good standing next to him in uniform, and you are prepared for the cold room, then wear whatever you think will make him happy. If you don't think it is acceptable for the actual graduation, maybe wear it Saturday if you will be able to spend the day with him or meet him at the airport before he flies out. Or you could change after graduation before you go out to dinner or whatever you are planning so you can still get the wow factor out of him. =) Hope this helps!
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Permalink Reply by Kelseykat2 (07/307) on
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RTC has directly wrote about the "coldness" they say it is sometimes really hot too.
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Permalink Reply by Anita n Ohio on
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We women have worn 3" heels to WOW our guys, I'd say if you know you'll make him beam with pride - wear it! Don't worry what others will think, be concerned with what HE thinks. He's work very hard to become the best - why not look your best? This is just the opinion of a 40-something lady :-) Anita 02/944
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Permalink Reply by Proud_Navy_Girlfriend on
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Thanks this will defiantely help me when i make my decision
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Permalink Reply by cluebee on
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This is my thought process -- He's been in a group with a bunch of stinky, dirty men for 8 weeks. He would probably really like to see something completely different from what he has seen/been around for 8 weeks. Hence, I am going to go with a dress, heels (with flip flops in my purse to wear beforehand), and sweet smelling perfume. I am going to be the antithesis of bootcamp :o)
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i know i'm super excitied that its close but its still not close enough and i know that the next two weeks are just going to drag on forever.....
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Permalink Reply by Aproudmom on
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I have no idea what to wear. I am not really a dress person so I was thinking capri's and a nice shirt. Anyone else?
I agree you should wear what you want and feel comfortable in. If it was my boyfriend/husband I would want that wow factor.
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Permalink Reply by Pennie on
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Wear what makes you comfortable. There will be people dressed from shorts, to suits and everything in between.
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ok thanks everyone... this is really helping me
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My daughter has already said she expects her mom to be wearing a "PROUD NAVY MOM" shirt and I'm not going to disappoint her. If my SR was my husband or bf, I'd go all out and look stunning for him. I'd throw on the dog, cat, kitchen sink (you get the idea) and would try to take his breath away (let alone when I gave him 8 weeks of hugs and kisses).
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Permalink Reply by shoprat on
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My family all agreed that we're all going to wear the t-shirts with the division flag, and dressier jeans; she will get a kick out of it and see that that day "is all about her and her accomplishment"! (I agree, if I were a young woman coming to see my Sailor, I'd dress to the 9's!)
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