How to Wear a Cap & Gown Hood

The traditional dress for school graduation ceremonies is a cap and gown. If you are graduating from college a hood may also be part of this wardrobe. The hood is a sash-like accessory with a colored lining that represents your particular degree program. There is a proper way to wear a hood with your cap and gown and it doesn't take much time to put it on.

Things You'll Need

  • Safety pins
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put your gown on and place the hood over your gown so that the button loop is in front and the color lining is visible.

    • 2

      Fit a button on the front of your shirt through the button hole on the hood. If you are wearing a tie, wear the tie over the front of the hood.

    • 3

      Pin the hood to your gown on the shoulders using safety pins. One pin for each shoulder should adequately secure the hood.

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