High School Cap & Gown Sets, Traditional

Our “Traditional” Style Cap and Gown Sets
are made of a 100% woven polyester fabric which comes in 14 lustrous colors and has the look of more expensive fabrics. While it is possible to find very inexpensive caps and gowns made from cheaper and thinner fabrics such as acetate, cotton blends or lower grade polyesters (like a Halloween costume), we do not believe you would be satisfied with them. This fabric is much nicer looking and less "see-through" than lower grade polyesters or cotton blends.

It is important to us to offer you a fabric that is washable and very durable. It will serve your family through multiple graduations, if you choose to reuse it. A number of our customers and homeschool group leaders have complimented the quality of the construction on these gowns, as well. They are made in the U.S.A. and are neither a "matte" finish nor a "super shiny" finish. We have avoided carrying those with an extremely shiny, "coated" finish because they seem to "snag" so easily. Our cap and gown sets have quite a bit of sheen, as shown, but are also quite durable. We feel they are a nice product for a reasonable price. We do carry a matte gown as well, and we also have a chart comparing the two styles.

Labeling and Care:
Not too long ago, our supplier changed their label. The label now reads "Single use; washing or dry cleaning not recommended." The cap and gown is the same set that we have been selling for 8 years and has not changed at all, but this labeling is now very common industry-wide, to discourage schools from reusing the gowns. Polyester is a completely washable fabric, and the seams are overcast (serged) to help prevent raveling. We've washed these gowns ourselves a number of times with no problems, and the feedback from customers on the durability and washability has been very positive. We recommend that you hand wash in cool water and hang to dry. The caps, however, are NOT washable or dry-cleanable.

Ironing Instructions for the Gown:
Use your iron's lowest heat setting (the setting for synthetic fabric or polyester), and test a small area first to be sure that the iron is not too hot. An iron that is too hot will melt the fabric. We have had best results by ironing from the inside of the gown. (Turn it inside-out first.) To store for future use, be sure to wash before storing. Once gown is completely dry, store away from light in an area with good ventilation.

Traditional Apparel with 2012 Tassels

Traditional Cap & Gown Sets with 2012 Tassels - $33.99

Traditional Red Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. You'll stand out in a crowd in red! The red apparel is a true red, not orange or burgundy. It looks great with the traditional gold honor stoles and cords, and we have a number of tassels to choose from that will coordinate with the red apparel.

See Size Chart Below.

Traditional Black Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. Black is one of the most traditional colors for graduation apparel. You can wear any tassel color you want with black, and we have a large selection. For the graduation photos taken after the ceremony, a black gown will look good on anyone!

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Forest Green Cap & Gown with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. This is a rich, deep green, not a bright, emerald color. Forest Green is a more subdued color than Red or Royal Blue, but not as dark as Black. It is a deep, rich color popular with both male and female graduates. Our Dark Green Tassels are a nice match - we have Dark Green & Gold, Dark Green & White and Dark Green & Silver.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Royal Blue Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. Royal Blue is bright and fun! It's a color for celebration, and looks great with either gold or silver accessories. Royal Blue has been one of our best sellers over the years -- popular with a Royal & Silver tassel and Silver Honor Cords.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Navy Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. Navy Blue is one of our most popular gown colors... very traditional, yet not as dark as black. It's a flattering color on anyone! Navy and silver tassels are a top seller with navy gowns. The photo shows a Gold Honor Stole and a set of Navy & Gold Honor Cords, which are sold separately.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Maroon Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. Maroon is also called "Burgundy" or "Wine." Nice with gold or silver accents, and popular with both male and female graduates, we also carry maroon diploma covers.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional White Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. White looks nice with a gold honor stole and a gold tassel. You can also add some color by using any of the tassel colors that are combined with white, like the rose and white, or gold and white. This is a popular color for girls, especially in a group graduation where the boys are wearing a dark or bright color. Be sure to wear white or light colored clothes beneath the white gowns because there is some show-through with polyester.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Purple Cap & Gown Set with 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. Because purple is a very difficult color to display correctly, your computer's monitor might make the gown in the photo look "blue" or it might look "pink," but our purple is neither! It is a true, royal purple, appropriate for both male and female graduates.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Rose Cap & Gown Set With 2012 Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Set includes 2012 Tassel. Not as bright as "fuchsia," but not a " pale pink," Rose is a very pretty choice. Not something you would see at a public school graduation... but a homeschool graduate has the freedom to choose what she likes and looks good in! We have Rose & White and Rose & Black Tassels. The collar shown here is sold separately.

See Size Chart Below

Traditional Apparel WITHOUT Tassels

Traditional Cap & Gown Sets WITHOUT Tassels - $29.25

Traditional Black Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Black is one of the most traditional colors for graduation apparel. You can wear any tassel color you want with black, and we have a large selection. For the graduation photos taken after the ceremony, a black gown will look good on anyone!

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Forest Green Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

This is a deep green, not a bright, emerald color. Forest Green is a more subdued color than Red or Royal Blue, but not as dark as Black. It is a deep, rich color popular with both male and female graduates. Our Dark Green Tassels are a nice match - we have Dark Green & Gold, Dark Green & White and Dark Green & Silver.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Rose Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Not as bright as "fuchsia," but not a " pale pink," Rose is a very pretty choice. Not something you would see at a public school graduation... but a homeschool graduate has the freedom to choose what she likes and looks good in! We have Rose & White and Rose & Black Tassels. The collar shown here is sold separately.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Navy Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Navy Blue is our best-selling gown color... very traditional, yet not as dark as black. It's a flattering color on anyone! Navy and silver tassels are our best seller with navy gowns. The photo shows a Gold Honor Stole and a set of Navy & Gold Honor Cords, which are sold separately.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Purple Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Because purple is a very difficult color to display correctly, your computer's monitor might make the gown in the photo look "blue" or it might look "pink," but our purple is neither! It is a true, royal purple, appropriate for both male and female graduates.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Royal Blue Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Royal Blue is bright and fun! It's a color for celebration, and looks great with either gold or silver accessories. Royal Blue has been one of our best sellers over the years -- popular with a Royal & Silver tassel and Silver Honor Cords.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Maroon Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

Maroon is also called "Burgundy" or "Wine." Nice with gold or silver accents, and popular with both male and female graduates, we also carry maroon diploma covers.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Traditional Red Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

You'll stand out in a crowd in red! The red apparel is a true red, not orange or burgundy. It looks great with the traditional gold honor stoles and cords, and we have a number of tassels to choose from that will coordinate with the red apparel.

See Size Chart Below.

Price: $29.25

Traditional White Cap & Gown Set Without Tassel

CODE: CAPGWN

White looks nice with a gold honor stole and a gold tassel. You can also add some color by using any of the tassel colors that are combined with white, like the rose and white, or gold and white. This is a popular color for girls, especially in a group graduation where the boys are wearing a dark or bright color. Be sure to wear white or light colored clothes beneath the white gowns because there is some show-through with polyester.

See Size Chart Below

Price: $29.25

Size Chart for Traditional Apparel

Size chart for gowns:

Height chart for sizing on gowns:
Height	Size	Full Fit suggested if...
4' 9" to 4' 11"	42	over 135 lb.
5'0" to 5"2"	45	over 165 lb.
5'3" to 5'5"	48	over 195 lb.
5'6" to 5'8"	51	over 225 lb.
5'9" to 5'11"	54	over 255 lb.
6'0" to 6'2"	57	over 295 lb.
6'3" to 6'5"	60	over 300 lb.
6'6" to 6'8"	63	over 300 lb.

Sizing the Gown:

Gowns are cut so they fall 8 to 10 inches from the floor. If a longer gown or sleeve length is desired, order one size larger than what would be normal for your height. Be sure to measure the student's height with the shoes they will wear for the ceremony. The size listed is the actual length of the gown from the back neck to the hem.

Determine whether you need a Regular fit
or a Full fit gown:

Regular size gowns have a fair amount of extra fabric and are sized to look good on those with slender to moderately heavy builds. All others should order a full fit gown, an additional $5.00. We recommend the full fit gown if the student's weight is over the range shown for their height.Young men who are broad-shouldered may also find that they need the “full fit” gown even if their weight is not over that shown on the chart.

Caps are not sized:

The caps have small elastic panels on the sides which allow them to work with any head size. We do not require a head measurement, only a gown size.