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Originally posted by Drolefille
One of the professors at my commencement was wearing regalia that must have come from Shakespearean England. All a burgundy red, instead of a full robe he had a cape and something like knickers and a top that matched and the hat was even crazier:
Imagine a platter with a big thing of padding in the middle. Cover it with burgundy red felt/velvet and tie a gold cord at the base of the padding so that it stands up and has some shape.
No tassel, just the gold cord....
If anyone knows what/where/when (he was old) you get your degree to dress like this.. let me know! 
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It sounds like what our dean had on at my graduation for grad school. He's Australian, and pretty young (maybe 50?). It was pretty awesome.
We just had the typical Master's gown with the pointed sleeves. There is dispute over what color to give Architecture, so we avoid it altogether.