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Anastasia
Devoted April 2016

Can I wear this dress to my rehearsal dinner?

Anastasia, on January 7, 2016 at 8:48 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 39

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...

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.

39 Comments

  • OG Ruth
    Master October 2015
    OG Ruth ·
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    I say wear it!

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  • FutureMrsM
    Super July 2018
    FutureMrsM ·
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    Oooooo. Yaaaass. RD dress!

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  • Beth
    Master May 2015
    Beth ·
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    That dress is gorgeous! Another vote for RD dress here.

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  • Jenja
    Super January 2016
    Jenja ·
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    That's such a beautiful dress. Definitely wear it. As the bride to be, I don't see a problem with being "too fancy".

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  • LCya
    VIP September 2016
    LCya ·
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    I say wear it!

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  • Kaylie
    Master May 2016
    Kaylie ·
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    It doesn't scream wedding dress to me, meaning I think it would be great for the RD! It's classy and elegant, but not necessarily formal like if you wore your ballgown to the RD.

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  • N
    Master November 2015
    NenaBear ·
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    Wear it! You're the bride, you get to do what ever you want. It's gorgeous!!

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  • Adoretamm
    Master May 2016
    Adoretamm ·
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    I say RD dress. Very pretty

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  • Angel
    VIP October 2016
    Angel ·
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    Wear it! It's gorgeous!!

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  • Christine
    Dedicated August 2016
    Christine ·
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    Wear it, it's beautiful! You won't be able to wear that to many other functions. You're the bride!!

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  • Anastasia
    Devoted April 2016
    Anastasia ·
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    Yay, thank you, guys. I'm going to do it.

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  • Hollyberry
    VIP October 2016
    Hollyberry ·
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    Rehearsal! It's beautiful, and maxi dresses are in, it looks like a bridal maxi dress. Yes!

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  • JBach
    VIP September 2016
    JBach ·
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    OMG wear it! It's beautiful and you look stunning!

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  • CareBear
    VIP March 2016
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    Wear it, it would be perfect for a rehearsal dress. I dont think it even looks like a wedding dress.

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  • Kristy
    Master November 2015
    Kristy ·
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    Its gorgeous! go for it!!!

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  • thejadecoast
    Super June 2016
    thejadecoast ·
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    Oh yea, wear it. It is beautiful.

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  • Brooklynbride
    VIP October 2015
    Brooklynbride ·
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    Love it!! It must be worn..either at RD or as a second dress for wedding. I changed three times at wedding so I could wear more dresses...so go for it!

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  • Brandee
    Expert June 2016
    Brandee ·
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    It's gorgeous! I say wear it for the RD!

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  • KitandKaboodle
    Master November 2016
    KitandKaboodle ·
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    I absolutely love it!! Wear it at the dinner and the reception. That dress is too pretty to hang in the closet.

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