What You Should Really Wear to Your High School Reunion

High school reunions tend to be loaded events, where a mix of nostalgia, heightened expectations, and past anxieties all converge. Sounds potentially messy, doesn't it? Well, it doesn't have to be. If you feel totally confident in your ensemble, that's one less thing to worry about when it comes time to reuniting with your past.

See, selecting the right outfit will lend itself to the right attitude: confident, upbeat, and comfortable. It's a surefire way to feel more at ease among old flames, one-time frenemies, or your least favorite AP teacher. The key is to turn it up a notch—given the occasion's dress code, of course—without overdoing it. Check out what we mean with the three outfit options below that are each a mix of polished and fashion-forward pieces. Keep scrolling to shop them out.

Wrap Top + Denim + Pointed-Toe Slides

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Midi Dress + Cardigan + Strappy Sandals

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Pant Suit + Mules + Mini Bag

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This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Gina Marinelli.

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