USC's white graduation dress tradition: A Trojan ritual Graduation Dresses Club L London USA What To Wear Under Your Graduation Gown Why Are Graduation Dresses White A Look at the Meaning Behind the Trad Lace Dress Lulus Graduation Dresses Valeria White Lace Strapless Bustier Maxi Dress History Lesson on the White Grad Dress: The tradition of wearing white dresses to graduation can be traced back to the 19th century when women achieving academic milestones were a huge deal.