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OG Gretchen
Super June 2018

Can i wear the same dress to 2 weddings?

OG Gretchen, on July 7, 2018 at 9:01 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 25

I went to a wedding June 6. I only knew the couple getting married and another couple. The other couple I knew from that is getting married tonight and the bride from last month will be a guest. Do you think anyone would notice if I wear the same dress tonight? It's a solid navy dress, so it doesn't strike me as "memorable", but the bride getting married tonight did tell me she loved my dress last month. I was thinking I will wear different shoes and accessories? Or that the bride last month was so busy getting married that she probably didn't notice and the bride tonight won't notice what I'm wearing at her wedding. I'm positive that I'm overthinking, but it should be fine, right?

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Latest activity by Ka-Rina, on July 11, 2018 at 1:07 PM
  • Sarah
    Master June 2016
    Sarah ·
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    Totally fine! I have worn the same dress to two weddings close together that had a few overlapping guests and no one said anything.
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  • Kelly
    Devoted August 2018
    Kelly ·
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    I think you can totally wear the same dress again. I've worn the same dress to the last 3 family weddings and no one said anything, or even noticed.
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  • C
    Master January 2019
    Cassidy ·
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    I think it's ok maybe accessorize different like you said. Have fun!!
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  • Jessica
    VIP October 2018
    Jessica ·
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    Even if they notice, nobody really cares. And if they do, then pull your inner Anna and Elsa and sing along: let it gooooo let it gooooooo
    Dresses are too expensive to be worn only once lol
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  • Allie
    Super September 2018
    Allie ·
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    I dont see any issue with re-wearing the dress! Go for it! Smiley smile

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  • T
    Super December 2018
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    I wear the same dress to events all the time, especially if there is little likelihood of seeing the same guests. I would simply avoid sharing too many photos with so quick a turnaround between events. I'm sure everything will be fine.
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  • rica
    VIP September 2018
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    Absolutely! We have 4 weddings this fall. I'm definitely not buying 4 dresses. I was thinking of reusing one from last year, borrowing one from a friend, and buying a new one for the other two.

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  • firstoneat56
    Master August 2017
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    Of course it’s fine. I don’t know why women worry about this as no one expects to buy clothing and only wear it once (except for a wedding dress). A man would never think that he couldn’t wear the same suit to 2 events.
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  • OG Gretchen
    Super June 2018
    OG Gretchen ·
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    That's a good point. I feel like my husband recycles about 3 outfits for weddings, depending on the formality. Nobody has ever said "Didn't you wear that to Tom and Jessica's wedding too?"

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  • Sara
    Expert October 2018
    Sara ·
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    I think it's fine. I have 3 or 4 dresses I wear to weddings and have worn one to back to back weddings because it was the best one for the weather.
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  • B
    Super May 2019
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    Totally fine! We had a span of 6 months (August to December) with 10 weddings we attended. I definitely wore the same few dresses since I wasn’t about to buy 10 different dresses! Maybe add different accessories or shoes if you want it to look a little different!
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  • caitlin
    Super May 2017
    caitlin ·
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    100% fine! i have done this many times with a basic black dress--i switch up my accessories and sometimes wear a different pashmina or cardigan, totally doable.

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  • J
    Dedicated August 2018
    Julie ·
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    Absolutely! Nobody will notice or care I am sure. We all do it don’t we?
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  • K
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    Katie ·
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    No shame in that! Go for it girl
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  • J
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    Judith ·
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    Of course it is fine! The only thing you are frowned on for doing is wearing the same wedding dress and marrying three different guys in a few months! And the dress itself is not the problem there 😆
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  • Vanessasaurus
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    Vanessasaurus ·
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    It's totally fine. I actually buy dressses on super clearance when I see them so I can wear them just once as a wedding guest because I think like you do too! Most people don't care or notice though!

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  • Heather
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    Heather ·
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    I can't imagine anyone would think anything of it. It is a shame not to wear beautiful dresses more than once.
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  • StephanieLuna
    Devoted December 2018
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    Yeah girl I would accessorize differently and add a shawl. No one will notice hehhehe
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  • MrsPreach2018
    Master August 2018
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    You're fine! Wear different accessories and shoes, and not a big deal. Have fun!
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  • Joanna
    Devoted February 2016
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    Why on Earth not?

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