bachelor's gown

Commencement ceremony attire

A bachelor's gown is the academic robe worn by recipients of a bachelor's degree during graduation ceremonies and other formal university occasions.

It typically features long, pointed sleeves and falls to about knee length.

The gown is usually black regardless of the institution, though some universities use their school colors: She rented a bachelor's gown for commencement.

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