It's graduation time for colleges and high schools; an exciting time for everyone involved.  Fresh beginnings for young people is so exciting, as they begin a new phase of their lives.

Of course, there are older graduates who also are stoked to begin a new chapter on their journey with newly acquired skills and knowledge.

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No matter the age or gender of the graduate, Google and Karen Millen have come up with a list of the most popular graduation colors for attire to the life-changing event.

What do you think the most popular color for graduation dress is in Massachusetts?  What did you wear for your graduation?  Do you remember? Did you wear something totally against the trends, or did you go with the popular look at the time?  Do you regret the color you wore when looking back on graduation photos?

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Ok, here are the results.

The #1 color for graduation dress is white.  White is timeless and always in style, but more importantly a confident color that symbolizes fresh beginnings, a new start, and hope.

The second most popular color for graduation day is black.  I know it seems morbid, but it's not.  Black is a classic color that you can't go wrong with for almost any occasion, plus you can wear almost any color shoes with black.

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If you want to make a bold statement, the third most popular color for grads is pink.  Pink is popular with more formal degrees to say adios to the grind of books and papers.

Red ties are a sign of power, as is the 4th most popular color for graduation.  Red is a confident color, and definitely makes a statement.

And finally, the fifth most popular color for graduation garb is gold.  This sends a message of sophistication and luxury.  As Karen Millen says, "paired with a black graduation robe, the color combination will create a luxurious aesthetic."

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No matter what you wear under the grad gown, exude confidence on a job completed and well done.  Get ready to face the world in a bold way. Change is good.

Congratulations, graduates.

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