University Graduation... a few Q's

My little brother is graduating with Honours on Wednesday and has invited me (along with my parents and his gf) to attend. I'm really excited as I was away when he graduated from his Bach degree.

Now, I have a couple of questions...

1) what do I wear? I was thinking a black and grey striped top, black skirt, heels and some red accessories. Is that too dressy??

We're heading out to dinner on Wed night, so was thinking I could change into jeans for tea.

2) should we buy him a gift? Or maybe offer to pay for dinner?

TIA
Nic xo

I think that outfit should be fine...people tend to dress up a little, a slight step up from neat casual if that makes sense?. Is it in the evening?
I reckon getting him a little gift is really nice, a little more thoughtful than just paying for his dinner.

I never went to my graduation so can't answer the dress question (DD was 6 weeks old and I lived in a different State to the ceremony). But in terms of gifts, could you get something related to the degree? When I graduated, I got a fob (nurses watch) with an inscription and a new stethoscope. A friend who did a business degree got a really nice pen with an inscription and a REALLY nice breifcase. Another friend got a wrist watch with an inscription.

HTH

MG

Sounds like the right thing to wear. Unless you are wearing a ballgown, I don't think you can be too dressed up. Personally I would just wear the same outfit to dinner as well, rather then changing into jeans.

As for a present; a nice graduation photo frame or album, A gradutaion certificate holder, an engraved pen, a flask, anything keepsake.

Thanks girls. I really appreciate your help.

I just spoke to Mum and she said she's organising a pressie, so I told her we'd pay for dinner.

Ta, Nic xo