Size Guide
Find Your Perfect Stole Every Time
Exact stole dimensions, fabric details, color-accuracy notes, and care instructions for every product we make — Graduation Stoles, Religious Stoles, Custom Graduation Stoles, and Blank Graduation Stoles — so you order the right size the first time.
Standard Lengths
50", 62", and 72" stoles built for every age, from preschool to graduate school.
Constant Width
Every stole length is cut to the same 5-inch width for a consistent, flattering drape.
Shiny Satin
Lightweight, hand-sewn satin construction across our entire stole collection.
Color Options
From Black and Royal Blue to Lavender and Antique Gold, with matching trim choices.
On This Page
Why Sizing Accuracy Matters
A graduation stole is worn for only a few hours, but it appears in every photograph of one of the biggest days of a graduate's life. This guide gives you exact, real measurements pulled directly from our own product specifications — not rounded estimates — so that whether you're outfitting a preschooler for a moving-up ceremony or an entire graduating class of seniors, the stole you order drapes the way you expect.
This Size Guide is issued by HRV Enterprises INC LLC, doing business as MyGradStoles ("MyGradStoles," "we," "us," or "our"), and applies to every stole sold through mygradstoles.com to customers in the United States and Canada. It works alongside — and does not replace — our Returns & Refund Policy, Shipping Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
Every measurement in this guide is taken directly from the specification sheet used on our product pages and by our production team, so the numbers you read here are the same numbers used to cut every stole we make.
Products Covered by This Guide
Every stole across our four product lines is built from the same base measurements and fabric described in this guide. Finish style, embroidery, or printing changes the look — not the underlying size chart.
Custom Graduation Stoles
Personalized with embroidered or printed names, class years, crests, and Greek letters. Available in our 62" and 72" adult sizes. Shop Custom Graduation Stoles →
Religious Stoles
Baptism and Choir stoles sized to fit babies, toddlers, and adults, following the same age-based size chart used for our graduation lines. Shop Religious Stoles →
Blank Graduation Stoles
Ready-made, undecorated honor stoles most commonly stocked in our 72" length, fully lined and finished with the same satin fabric as our custom line. Shop Blank Graduation Stoles →
Shop-By-Color Stoles
All color-specific pages (black, blue, gold, maroon, purple, and more) are the same construction and sizing described in this guide — only the base color changes.
Standard Stole Dimensions
A stole is draped around the neck so that two equal-length panels hang down the front of the body. "Total length" below is the full stole measured tip to tip across both shoulders; "each side" is how far a single panel hangs down your front, from the back of the neck to the tip.
| Stole Size | Total Length | Each Side (Neck to Tip) | Width | Typically Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50" | 50 inches | Approx. 25 inches per side | 5 inches | Preschool & Kindergarten, younger Elementary students |
| 62" | 62 inches | 31 inches per side | 5 inches | Adult fit, shorter — Elementary/Middle, High School, petite adults |
| 72" | 72 inches | 36 inches per side | 5 inches | Adult fit, longer — High School, University/College, taller adults |
Every stole we manufacture, at every length, is cut to a consistent 5-inch width. This keeps embroidery, printing, and trim proportions identical across sizes, so a name or crest looks the same whether it's placed on a 50", 62", or 72" stole.
The 50-inch panel length is calculated the same way our 62" and 72" stoles are constructed (each side is exactly half of the total length). If your order needs a confirmed exact figure for an institutional spec sheet, contact us and we will verify it in writing before you order.
Finding Your Size by Grade & Age
Use this as a starting point, then always confirm with your school, chapter, or ceremony organizer — some institutions specify one exact length for their entire graduating class.
Preschool & Kindergarten
Recommended: 50" or 62". Younger children generally sit better in the shorter 50" length; some preschool ceremonies use 62" for a fuller drape over a gown.
Elementary & Middle School
Recommended: 50", 62", or 72". Sizing depends heavily on the individual student's height — taller middle schoolers often prefer 62" or 72".
High School & University
Recommended: 62" or 72". Most adult wearers choose 72" for the fullest drape over a graduation gown; petite adults often prefer 62".
A slightly longer stole photographs and drapes well; a stole that is too short can ride up during a ceremony. If a wearer is between two sizes, we generally recommend choosing the longer of the two.
How to Measure Yourself at Home
If you'd rather confirm your fit than rely on the age chart alone, a soft measuring tape and two minutes are all you need.
Put on your graduation gown or the outfit you plan to wear
Stoles are draped over outerwear, so measure with your gown or robe on for the most accurate result.
Drape a ribbon or soft tape around your neck
Let both ends hang down the front of your body evenly, the way a stole naturally sits.
Mark your preferred end point
Most wearers like the tips to land between the waist and hip. Measure from the back of the neck down to that point on one side.
Compare your measurement to Section 3
Match your "each side" measurement to the closest column in the dimensions table — 25", 31", or 36" per side.
Still unsure? Ask us before you order
Send us your height and grade level at contact@mygradstoles.com or call +1 (361) 228-4910, and we'll recommend a size.
Fabric & Material Information
Every stole in our catalog — graduation, religious, custom, or blank — is built from the same core materials and construction methods.
Shell Fabric
A lightweight, shiny satin fabric gives our stoles their signature sheen and smooth drape. The exact fiber content (for example, 100% polyester) is stated on the individual product listing and on the sewn-in fiber-content label attached to every stole, as required by federal textile labeling law (see Section 14).
Construction
Stoles are hand-sewn and, on our Blank Graduation Stoles, fully lined throughout for structure and a clean finish on both the front and reverse side. The fabric is shaped to comfortably fit a wide range of body types.
Personalization Layer
Names, dates, crests, and logos are added by embroidery (raised, stitched thread) or DTF/direct printing (flat, ink-based). Our team can advise which method best suits your artwork and fabric color.
Weight & Feel
The satin is intentionally lightweight so the stole drapes naturally over a gown rather than pulling at the shoulders or neck, even for young children.
Finish Styles & Trim Options
The tip of your stole can be finished in four different shapes. This is a styling choice and does not change the total length or width listed in Section 3.
Plain Finish
A clean, straight-across cut at the tip. Simple and traditional.
Angled Finish
The tip is cut at an approximately 30-degree slant for a modern look.
Classic Finish
A V-shaped point at the tip — our most popular finish among graduates.
Tapered Finish
The stole narrows gradually along the last several inches to a slender tip.
A contrasting-color trim can be added along the outer edge of most finishes — for example, a Hunter Green stole with a Gold trim. Trim is a color/decoration option selected on the product page and does not add to the stole's overall length or width.
Color Accuracy: Screen vs. Reality
We photograph every color under consistent studio lighting and use accurate digital swatches, but a few honest, unavoidable factors can cause a small difference between what you see on screen and what arrives at your door.
What can cause a slight color shift
- Monitor, phone, and tablet screens are calibrated differently and can render the same color slightly warmer, cooler, brighter, or darker.
- Satin's natural sheen reflects light, so a color can look slightly different in direct sun, indoor lighting, or camera flash.
- Fabric is produced in dye lots, so there can be very minor shade variation between production runs, especially on large bulk orders placed months apart.
For institutional programs matching a specific school color, or any order where an exact shade is critical, we recommend ordering a sample product first (Section 11) or requesting a physical swatch before placing a large order. For personalized items, your free digital proof reflects the design layout accurately, but final in-hand satin color can still shift slightly under different lighting, as described above.
Care Instructions
Because a stole is a keepsake, not an everyday garment, gentle care keeps the satin shining and the embroidery or printing crisp for years.
Washing
- Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, or take it to a professional dry cleaner — this is our recommended method for every stole we sell.
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Agitation and heat can dull the satin's sheen and distort embroidery.
- Avoid bleach or harsh stain removers, which can discolor satin and printed artwork.
Ironing & Storage
- If ironing is needed, use the lowest heat setting with a pressing cloth between the iron and the satin, and never iron directly over embroidery or printed text.
- Hang on a padded hanger or lay flat between uses to prevent sharp creases.
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent fading and mildew over long-term keepsake storage.
In line with federal care-labeling requirements (Section 14), each stole includes a permanent fabric label with official washing, drying, and ironing symbols. Always follow the sewn-in label first if it differs from this general guidance.
Sizing for Custom & Personalized Orders
Stole size is one of the specification choices you make at checkout alongside color, text, and artwork, and it becomes part of the free digital proof we send you for approval before production begins.
- Confirm your selected size matches Sections 3 and 4 of this guide before checking out.
- Your digital proof will reflect the size you selected; double-check it during your review, the same way you check spelling and color.
- A size change requested before you approve your proof is treated as a standard revision at no charge.
- Once you approve your proof and production begins, the approved size is locked in as part of your specifications. If you later discover the size doesn't fit as expected, contact us — this situation is handled under the sizing exchange guidance in Section 18.
Full detail on the proof-and-approval process, revision limits, and what happens once production begins is in our Custom Graduation Stoles policy materials — this Size Guide simply supplies the dimensions referenced there.
Bulk & Institutional Sizing
Schools, universities, honor societies, and student organizations ordering for a whole class or chapter can mix sizes within a single bulk order at the same wholesale pricing tier.
- Submit a roster spreadsheet listing each student's name alongside their chosen stole size — this reduces both spelling errors and sizing mix-ups.
- For a uniform look across an entire graduating class photo, most schools standardize on a single size (commonly 62" or 72" for high school and university).
- For K-8 programs spanning a wide age range, we recommend collecting individual sizes per student rather than standardizing, since a 50" stole and a 72" stole can both belong to the same graduating group.
- Our team is happy to review your roster and flag any size selections that look unusual for the stated grade level before production begins. Visit our Bulk Order page to get started.
Country of Origin & Manufacturing Transparency
We believe transparency about how and where a product is made is part of accurate sizing and material information, not separate from it.
Who we are
MyGradStoles is operated by HRV Enterprises INC LLC, a company registered and headquartered in Illinois, United States. All orders, customer service, and production oversight are managed through our U.S. business.
Where stoles are made
Our stoles are manufactured overseas in India and imported into the United States for distribution to U.S. and Canadian customers. Each unit carries the country-of-origin marking required by U.S. Customs regulations (19 U.S.C. § 1304) and, for shipments into Canada, the equivalent Canadian textile labelling requirements described in Section 16.
Overseas manufacturing paired with U.S.-based distribution and customer service is standard and lawful for apparel sold in North America. It has no bearing on the accuracy of the measurements in this guide, your consumer protections under U.S. or Canadian law (Sections 14–17), or your ability to reach a real person at HRV Enterprises INC LLC with a question. If your school or institution needs origin documentation for procurement purposes, contact us and we will provide it.
Children's Sizing & Product Safety
Because our 50" size and many 62" orders are worn by young children in Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary ceremonies, we take the additional U.S. federal requirements for children's wearing apparel seriously.
As with any lightweight satin garment, keep children's stoles away from candles, stage lighting equipment, and other open-flame or high-heat sources during ceremonies and photography.
U.S. Consumer Protection & Labeling Laws
This Size Guide is written to comply with — and to help you understand — the federal and state laws that govern how apparel sizing, materials, and care instructions must be described and labeled in the United States.
U.S. State-by-State Consumer Protection Reference
Every U.S. state and the District of Columbia has its own consumer protection ("UDAP") statute requiring that advertised product descriptions — including sizing, material, and color — accurately match what a customer receives. Use the search box to find your state.
| State | Governing Consumer Protection Statute | What It Protects |
|---|
Canadian Labelling & Consumer Protection
Canadian customers are protected by federal textile labelling and advertising law, plus the consumer protection statute of their own province or territory. We design our sizing, material, and care information to meet both.
Canada Province & Territory Consumer Protection Reference
| Province / Territory | Governing Consumer Protection Statute | What It Protects |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Consumer Protection Act (Alberta) | Accurate disclosure of product description, including size and material |
| British Columbia | Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act | Prohibits misleading representations about product characteristics |
| Manitoba | Consumer Protection Act (Manitoba) | Distance-sale disclosure requirements apply to size/material claims |
| New Brunswick | Consumer Product Warranty and Liability Act / Business Practices Act | Implied warranty that goods match their description |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act | Prohibits false or misleading product claims |
| Nova Scotia | Consumer Protection Act (Nova Scotia) | Requires accurate disclosure of price, materials, and delivery terms |
| Ontario | Consumer Protection Act, 2002 | Internet agreement disclosure rules apply to product descriptions |
| Prince Edward Island | Business Practices Act (PEI) | General unfair-practices protection; implied warranty always preserved |
| Québec | Consumer Protection Act (CQLR c. P-40.1) | Distance-contract disclosure & French-language rights — see Section 16 |
| Saskatchewan | Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act | Requires accurate description of goods sold at a distance |
| Northwest Territories | Consumer Protection Act (NWT) | General unfair-practices and warranty protections apply |
| Nunavut | Consumer Protection Act (Nunavut) | General unfair-practices and warranty protections apply |
| Yukon | Consumer Protection Act (Yukon) | General unfair-practices and warranty protections apply |
This table is provided for general informational transparency and is not legal advice. Statute names may be updated by provincial legislatures; consult your provincial consumer affairs office for the current, authoritative text of your province's law.
Sizing Exchanges, Returns & Corrections
What happens if a stole doesn't fit the way you expected depends on whether the item is a stock product or a made-to-order custom piece.
| Situation | Product Type | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| We shipped the wrong size due to a fulfillment error | Any product | Free correction shipment or full refund — this is our error, always covered |
| Customer selected the wrong size at checkout | Blank/stock stole (not personalized) | Covered under our standard Returns & Refund Policy exchange window |
| Customer approved a digital proof showing the size later found not to fit | Custom/personalized stole | Not eligible for a free resize once production has started, since the item was made to the approved specification — contact us to discuss a paid alteration or new order |
| Finished stole's measurements don't match the size ordered and approved | Any product | Manufacturing error — free correction or full refund |
To report a sizing discrepancy, contact us within 7 days of receiving your order with your order number and a photo of the stole next to a tape measure. Full return timelines and processes are in our Returns & Refund Policy.
Changes to This Guide
We may update this Size Guide from time to time to reflect changes in our product specifications, materials, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. If a measurement changes for a product you've already ordered, the specification in effect at the time of your order continues to apply to that order.
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