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100 Celebration-Ready Shoes for Graduation

Make a statement walking across the graduation stage in showstopping shoes that are perfect for your big day.

By Casey Lewis and Nicole Forte

May 1, 2012

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Diane von Furstenberg Rehani High Heel Sandals, 325. shopbop.com.

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Topshop Lassie Stacked Platform Sandals, $110. topshop.com.
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Unlisted Closing Act Evening Sandals, $49. Macys.com.

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Kate Spade New York Pumps Charm Glitter, $325. bloomingdales.com.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Suede and Leather Wedge Sandals, $350. net-a-porter.com.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Cherry Embellished Suede Sandals, $395. net-a-porter.com.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Mirrored Leather Wedge Sandals, $260. net-a-porter.com.

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Topshop Larna Double Platform Sandals, $130. topshop.com.
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Topshop Reim Skinny Strap Sandals, $90. topshop.com.

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Caparros Zone Evening Sandals, $79. Macys.com.
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E! Live From the Red Carpet Evening Sandals, $109. Macys.com.

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Topshop Loud Slingback Platform Sandals, $170. topshop.com.
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Topshop Roar Flame Side Detail Sandals, $110. topshop.com.

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Unlisted Carry Away Paltform Sandals, $69. Macys.com.
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Zara Peep Toe Sandals, $50. zara.com.

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Zara Ankle Strap Sandals, $70. zara.com.
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Topshop Raver Perspex Mix Sandals, $110. topshop.com.

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Caparros Wright Evening Sandals, $69. macys.com.
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Charlotte Russe Neon Trim Square Metallic Heel, $36. charlotterusse.com.

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Zara Glitter Sandals, $100. zara.com.
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Bright
Valentino Velvet Sandals, $695. net-a-porter.com.

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Bright
Jean-Michel Cazabat Lennoz Suede Platform Pumps, $275. shopbop.com.
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Bright
Pierre Hardy Two-Tone Pointed Suede Pumps, $695. net-a-porter.com.

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Kate Spade New York Cecelia Sandals, $350. bloomingdales.com.
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Giuseppe Zanotti Color-block Patent Leather Sandals, $695. net-a-porter.com.

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Mulberry Gems Embellished Suede Pumps, $660. net-a-porter.com.
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Bright
Bottega Veneta Three Tone Leather Sandals, $680. net-a-porter.com.

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Bright
Zara Platform Sandal with Ankle Strap, $80. zara.com.
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Bright
Yves Saint Laurent Opyum Suede Pointed Pumps, $665. net-a-porter.com.

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Bright
Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100 Patent Leather Pumps, $625. net-a-porter.com.
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Christian Louboutin Ron Ron 85 Patent Leather Pumps, $625. net-a-porter.com.

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Bright
Miu Miu Suede Pumps, $580. net-a-porter.com.
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Bright
Modern Vintage Shoes 60’s T-Strap Pumps, $295. shopbop.com.

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Carven Suede Slingbacks, $595. net-a-porter.com.
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Bright
DKNY Marcey Suede Sandals, $255. net-a-porter.com.

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L.A.M.B. Idna Platform Pumps, $325. shopbop.com.
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Topshop Game Pointed Court Shoes, $96. topshop.com.

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Zara High Heel Sandals, $90. zara.com.
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Pour La Victoire Neysa Two Tone Sandals, $265. shopbop.com.

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Bright
Topshop Super Skinny Sandals, $90. topshop.com.
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Flats
Carven Linen and Patent Leather Slingbacks, $625. net-a-porter.com.

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Flats
Lanvin Metallic Leather Ballet Flats, $575. net-a-porter.com.
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Flats
Giuseppe Zanotti Spiked Nappa Leather Ballet Flats, $550. net-a-porter.com.

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Giuseppe Zanotti Neon Lace Covered Metallic Leather Ballet Flats, $550. net-a-porter.com.
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Flats
Belle Sigerson Morrison Andromeda Laser Cut Patent Leather Ballet Flats, $225. net-a-porter.com.

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Flats
Bloch Patent Leather Ballet Flats, $130. net-a-porter.com.
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Flats
Church’s Anna Two Tone Leather Ballet Flats, $355. net-a-porter.com.

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See by Chloe Sequined Leather and Canvas Ballet Flats, $250. net-a-porter.com.
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McQ Alexander McQueen Flame Applique Leather Flats, $375. net-a-porter.com.

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Repetto BB Animal Print Leather Ballet Flats, $360. net-a-porter.com.
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Jimmy Choo Whirl Glitter and Suede Ballet Flats, $375. net-a-porter.com.

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Chloe Metallic Textured Leather Ballet Flats, $450. net-a-porter.com.
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Chloe Metallic Leather Ballet Flats, $450. net-a-porter.com.

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Steven by Steve Madden Eternal Pointed Toe Flat, $119. macys.com.
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Flats
Dolce Vita Nalla Specchio Tasseled Loafers, $156. shopbop.com.

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Flats
Marni Printed Leather Ballet Flats, $470. net-a-porter.com.
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Jimmy Choo Whirl Watersnake and Patent Leather Ballet Flat, $475. net-a-porter.com.

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Topshop Frenchie Glitter Sole Sandals, $100. topshop.com.
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Topshop Felix Silver Glitter Sandals, $80. topshop.com.

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Topshop Magpie Toecap Pointed Shoes, $56. topshop.com.
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Wedge
Miu Miu Metallic Trimmed Wedge Sandals, $690. net-a-porter.com.

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Wedge
Gucci Suede and Metallic Wedge Sandals, $675. net-a-porter.com.
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**E! Live from the Red Carpet ** Platform Wedges, $99. macys.com.

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Wedge
Marni Printed Leather Wedge Sandals, $655. net-a-porter.com.
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Wedge
Alexandre Birman Python Wedge Sandals, $625. net-a-porter.com.

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Wedge
Chloe Cutout Leather Wedges, $595. net-a-porter.com.
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DKNY Printed Canvas Wedge Sandals, $275. net-a-porter.com.

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L.A.M.B. Iowa Printed Wedge Sandals, $295. shopbop.com.
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Topshop Wynna Glitter Wooden Wedges , $110. topshop.com.

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Topshop Whoopido Glitter Stud Wedges, $156. topshop.com.
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Zara Fashion Wooden Wedge, $100. zara.com.

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Topshop Wowza Metallic Wood Heel Wedges, $130. topshop.com.
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Zara Wooden Wedge Heel with Straps, $129. zara.com.

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Zara T-Bar Wedge, $50. zara.com.
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Zara Lined Wedge, $70. zara.com.

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Madewell Suede Postcript Peep Toe Wedge, $188. madewell.com.
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Messeca Coraline Tie Dye Wedge Shoes, $373. asos.com.

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Dolce Vita Julie Platform Criss Cross Wedges , $273. asos.com.
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Messeca Carlie Metallic Wedge Sandals, $378. asos.com.

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Jimmy Choo Biel Patent Leather Wedges, $595. net-a-porter.com.
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Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski Crystal Embellished Printed Satin Pumps, $695. net-a-porter.com.

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Stella McCartney Faux Python Slingbacks, $690. net-a-porter.com.
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Gucci Zebra Print Calf Hair Pumps, $695. net-a-porter.com.

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Miu Miu Gingham Taffeta Slingbacks, $595. net-a-porter.com.
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Jean-Michel Cazabat Saga Wedge Pumps, $265. shopbop.com.

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Sam Edelman Evelyn Polka Dot Sandals, $175. farfetch.com.
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Kate Spade New York Stella Sandals, $328. bloomingdales.com.

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RED Valentino Daisy Platform Sandals, $450. shopbop.com.
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B Store Mila 3 Liberty Print Heeled Sandals, $618. asos.com.

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Preen ALDO Rise Exclusive Giffee Printed Heeled Sandals, $245. asos.com.
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Asos Heidi High Sandals, $91. asos.com.

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Asos Prop Pointed Platform Court Shoes, $91. asos.com.
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Carvela Arbour Printed Pointed Court Shoes, $182. asos.com.

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Asos Playtime Heart Print Point Court Shoes, $82. asos.com.
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Asos Sidney Point Court Shoes with Metal Toe Cap, $82. asos.com.

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Asos Hatch Heel Sandals, $73. asos.com.
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Asos Huey Heeled Sandals, $64. asos.com.

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J.Crew Valentina Leopard Print Calf Hair Pumps, $325. net-a-porter.com.
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Asos Paris Point Court Shoes, $40. asos.com.

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Asos Passion Peep Toe Platforms, $33. asos.com.

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