Long story short, I snagged this $2k Catherine Deane wedding gown on ebay for $50 when looking for a rehearsal dinner dress. It was too pretty not to bid and it was SO CHEAP. I received it and it is genuine and brand new.
Now my questions is: where the heck can I wear it? The rehearsal dinner is relatively casual, a dinner being held at my FMIL’s house. Will I look like a dummy wearing this dress? My MOH says go for it, but I’m not sure. Another option is to use this as my dress to change into on the wedding day when I’m tired of trying to dance in my ballgown/ for the after party. Could I use it for both? I think my FH would also appreciate seeing me in something “slinkier”. I just don’t want to look like an idiot for wearing such a fancy dress.
WW is being difficult and not letting me post with pictures, so I'll post in comments.