Graduation Sashes: The Ultimate Accessory to Showcase Your Journey and Achievements

Are you somebody who likes to elevate their outfits with the right accessories? Do not shy from unleashing your true self even at your convocation. The graduation sashes are a perfect partner for your grad needs. And there are so many styles and ways to decorate your stoles. In this blog, we will share ideas that you can use to make your stoles stand out. Apart from the designs, you can embroider or have printed custom stoles to showcase your achievements. But with multiple designs, it can be confusing to select the perfect one. Keep reading to learn about your newest graduation buddy!

Fun Facts About Graduation Sashes

Before we delve into the intricacies of sashes, it is interesting to know a few things about them. Stoles and sashes are used interchangeably. However, stoles sound formal and have an inner lining which helps them stay firm and straight. Sashes are more like ribbons commonly worn as party wear. The word stola is derived from the Greek word stola. And it is not a new invention of the 21st century. Stoles have been around since the 12th century. Earlier the Catholic and Anglican priests wore them to set themselves apart from the common people.

How To Make Most of Graduation Sashes?

Enough fun, let's get to the business now. The first and foremost thing that will catch your attention is the color. As it lays the foundation for the whole piece. You can always select a color of your choice however it is fascinating to know that different colors signify different meanings. Although you don't have to follow this guideline, it can help you decide. According to the intercollegiate academic code of costume, the following list demonstrates the color's association with its major:

White Color: Humanities, Arts, and Language subjects like English.
Green Color: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Physical education
Orange Color: Engineering
Blue Color: Education, Philosophy, and Political Science
Purple Color: Law
Yellow Color: Science and Mathematics
Pink Color: Music

The Possibilities Are Boundless With Customization

After deciding the color, if you want to wear a blank stole, you can. Some students wear plain stoles to celebrate the ceremony rather than particular achievements. However, whether you want to keep a minimal design, or want to write your heart out, the choice remains with you. The minimal stoles can feature a university logo, along with your name and college major. The more elaborate ones can include quotes - funny, religious, or motivational, the class of the year you graduated, the people you want to thank, your photograph, and so much more. You can find inspiration from the internet as well as what other people put on their stoles. Also, customizing your stoles will make them personal and memorable.

But, Do I Even Need A Graduation Sash?

Sometimes universities provide stoles to their students. But not all convocation ceremonies need the students to wear one. Though not compulsory, we recommend students wear them in they are graduating. As it's not an everyday thing, it is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for many students. Rather than downplaying your achievements you should seize the opportunity and showcase your talents. Also, when others are wearing you don't want to miss out on the fun trend. Taking pictures of your graduation outfit and posting them on social media will leave a good impression too. However, do this for yourself as they are a good graduation keepsake, and down the line, you will feel nostalgic every time you look at it.

Tell A Story That Uniquely Yours

Everybody has to go through struggles making an individual's journey special in their way. You should be proud of your hard work that has led you to be here. Being a student has its own set of challenges especially if you are a first-generation graduate, the responsibility of performing well and the pressure can feel demanding. By adding the first-gen graduate on your stoles you acknowledge that elegantly. Also, incorporate symbols that you deeply care about such as the climate, or if you want to raise awareness for women's empowerment, cyberbullying, mental health, and more. All in all graduation sashes are not only a fashion accessory but a tangible way to showcase your achievements.