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Toni Braxton Is Going Viral For The "Inappropriate" Outfit She Wore To Her Son's Graduation

One critic said, "This was so not appropriate at a graduation, for your child especially!!!"

What would you wear to a college graduation? A skirt and blouse? A blazer and pants? A tailored midi dress? What about Toni Braxton's outfit for her son's graduation?

Toni Braxton wearing a blazer and layered necklaces, gently touching her hair, at a celebrity event

Last weekend, Toni's son Diezel graduated from Howard University, and Toni posted exciting footage of the moment on Instagram. "I got the best Mother's Day gift!" she wrote. "My son is officially a HOWARD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE!!"

Toni Braxton in a sleek outfit with a coat and cap, wearing an accented top, as she poses at a celebrity event with others in the background

In the comments, many celebrated Diezel on his achievement.

Social media comments congratulating Diezel Braxton for graduating from college

While others wondered "what in the holy moly" was Toni wearing.

Social media comment asking, "What in the holy moly is that she's wearing"

For the event, Tori wore a sheer button-up blouse that exposed her stomach with a see-through lace skirt, a wide-brimmed hat, and large sunglasses.

People had VERY strong opinions on it.

Comment about Toni Braxton's outfit at a graduation, humorously described as inappropriate, with a sad emoji

One person said, "This was so not appropriate at a graduation, for your child especially!!!"

Comment criticizing an action at a graduation, expressing disapproval with two frowning emojis

Another said, "Ain't no way you wore that shit to his big day dressed like it's a pimps funeral."

Comment criticizing Toni Braxton's outfit at her son's graduation

Even fans were stunned.

Social media comment questioning Toni Braxton’s attire at her son’s graduation, expressing respect for her

"You was wrong for this," a fifth person wrote.

Comment questioning Toni Braxton's graduation outfit, mentioning BabyFace and Lisa Stansfield

So far, Toni hasn't responded to the backlash, but some fans defended her in the comments, with one person saying critics were focused on the wrong thing.

Comment discussing an outfit at a graduation, mentioning focus on joy and emotion, and critiquing misconceptions about HBCU graduations

What do you all make of the look? Is it graduation appropriate? Let me know in the comments below.