Sending positive vibes to you. I am personally loving 4,5,6

I hope everything goes smoothly with your defense! I'm leaning towards the options in 6 as a good balance between formality and academia.

Have you tried the topper of the blue linen suit with the navy sheath? Or is it the topper that's too tight as well as the dress? Obviously comfort comes first.

Best of luck... its such a relief to get to this stage so well done! I like the dress and soft jacket look to cover all bases... cute shoes too! G L xx

Congratulations! My favorites are #5 (more formal) and #6 (less formal).

Best of luck! Sure you'll do great!

I think my favorite is the teal blazer and navy dress. It's very flattering and looks streamlined and professional, but not overly formal. I also think the wrap dresses in #2 could work, especially the purple one since the color is more subdued.

I like the navy sheath (#4) with the dark fuschia topper.

Also, I liked your coordinating hair towels

Good luck on your dissertation!