academic robes

Scholar's ceremonial dress

Academic robes are the formal garments worn at university ceremonies—graduation, convocation, and other official occasions.

The ensemble typically includes a gown, hood, and cap (mortarboard or tam).

Colors, cuts, and hood linings indicate the wearer's degree level, field of study, and institution: The doctoral candidates processed in their academic robes.

Opposites
formality of attire

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Informal, comfortable clothing

street clothes · sweatpants · athleisure · loungewear · streetwear

institutional vs. everyday context

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Relaxed professional attire

lab coat · work uniform

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G