As students gear up for graduation in 2025, excitement and anticipation are rising among universities. Soon-to-be graduates are busy finishing their coursework, applying for internships, and getting their hands on graduation gear. Blank graduation stoles are among the most popular graduation accessories. With them, celebrating achievements and highlighting hard work becomes easy. Though not in all universities the stoles are mandatory, you will see the graduates proudly wearing them. The stoles are a great opportunity to display participation in various clubs, the field of studies, and honors like valedictorian and salutatorian. In the following blog post, we will share different types of grad stoles & tips to create an ideal stole for yourself to stand out. Keep reading to know more.

Familiarize Yourself With Different Graduation Stoles

There are thousands of designs available when it comes to the graphic part of the stoles. However, when selecting the base of your stole, three-tip styles are generally common. They are as under:

Classic Finish:

The traditional V-shaped stole has been graduates' favorite due to its timeless elegance. Students who like classy pieces should get this one. Especially in satin fabric, the stoles look stunning in person and in pictures. Choose a sophisticated color for example black, maroon, forest green, or purple to make it luxurious and complement the style well.

Plain Finish:

The plain finish honor stoles are different from the classic finish and angled finish stoles. With a straight-edge tip, they add a bold look to the outfit. Apart from satin, they work well with traditional stoles like the kente, Mexican, and serape ones. Adding a fringe to this also adds a unique flair to the stoles. The plain design is highly versatile and can be used by students.

Angled Finish:

Highly chic and with a perfect balance of style and finesse, the angled finish stoles are the ideal solution for graduates looking for an alternative to the classic V-tip. The slant tip beautifully adds a sense of movement and oomph to the stole. For a funky effect, you can go with bright colors like navy blues, lime green, red, pink, and even cyan. Feel free to select a color as per your taste, these are just guidelines.

Elevating The Look of Your Stoles With A Trim

Single-hued stoles are great on their own. However, consider adding a trim to them for added contrast and depth. A trim is essentially a decorative border on the edges of the stole, especially in a different color than the stole's. Many students have their trim color as per their field of study. For example, engineering graduates can add an orange border over a white or a black stole, similarly, students from the education field like teachers and professors can add a blue trim to a white or other stole. Students can highlight academic honors like magna cum laude and summa cum laude by opting for a gold trim. Also, you can create a great-looking stole by mixing and matching ideas. Look for color palettes online for inspiration.

Do Not Let This Chance Slip Away At Your Convocation

If you have been thinking about not attending the ceremony we highly recommend against it. Graduations are a gateway to new connections and networks. Dignitaries, local chief guests, alumni, and university professors usually attend the program. You can meet and greet them and let them know about your achievements. Getting their cards, taking their phone numbers, or connecting with them on LinkedIn can help you get jobs or recommendations. Also, you are briefly aware of various designs and styles of graduation stoles. Along with your accomplishments, including your name, university name and logo, and class of 2025, to create a one-of-kind stole. We hope you enjoyed reading this, thank you for your attention, and congrats on your journey!