Too much cleavage?

I'm trying to say this as nicely as possible, but the color of the dress almost makes it look like you aren't really even wearing a dress as it matches your skin tone so much. I do think it is rather low cut and depending on the positions I would worry about falling out. If it were me, I would pick a different dress in a different color.

View Quoted Comment She does have a point- it is really close to your skin tone. Will you be getting a tan? Does that dress come in another color? It does show a lot of cleavage...

View Quoted Comment Yes, I will be more than. The color is not a concern for me. The photographer wanted light colors.

I think it’s a little too much if you want a variety of angles or variety of photos. It’s just that little extra v dip that kinda makes it too much. Maybe compromise and add a fabric to that little v dip to cover up a little more. Whatever makes you happy though!

View Quoted Comment Then I think it’ll work since you’ll be darker. Can’t wait to see the pics!

I would not feel comfortable wearing that especially for engagement pictures.

Wear what you are comfortable in that you regularly wear.

View Quoted Comment I think light and nude coare too very different things, but if that's the look you are going for then okay. I was just giving my opinion.

View Quoted Comment The color was somewhat dulled when these the website compressed the pictures during upload. It is actually blush pink.

Too much on display!

Since your engagement pictures are just for you, there are no rules about what to wear or not wear. But you want to be comfortable (I don't mean wearing sweats comfortable [although that would be fine, too! ], but feeling good about yourself comfortable) and since you aren't, then this isn't the right dress for you/the occasion.

I would wear something you like and feel 100% comfortable in. Anything that you have even a doubt about needs to be put back in the closet

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Okay! I think the fact you are questioning the dress and what positions would be good would be enough to tell me that you shouldn't wear. It you will want to wear something that you are comfortable in and aren't worried about positioning. I can tell you from experience that I hate what I wore in my engagement photos. I also only had like a couple days to decide on an outfit because my photographer had to travel for our photos and she was only available to travel during a limited period of time.

I wouldn’t ask on a forum where strangers have very different views on modesty. If you love the dress go for it!! It doesn’t look bad at all

If you like the dress, it’s your engagement photo. It depends on how conservative or liberal you are. Me personally, I’m pretty conservative, so I would cover up more for my own photos,

I think the dress is flattering however, personally for me it’s a bit to much cleavage esp for an engagement shoot. It would be a super cute date night dress!

I love the color, and the dress itself is very pretty, but the low cut will end up being a focal point — whether that bothers you or not is personal preference.


You don’t want your clothing to dictate what kind of poses/shots you’ll be doing. Since you mentioned hoping your photographer will pose you in ways to conceal the front a bit, I think that’s maybe a sign to go for a different dress.
We had a lot of pictures from the front — and side, walking, twirling, lifts, etc. You definitely don’t want to be worrying about your wardrobe in the moment!

I have to agree with other posters here, I think you would be better off choosing another dress for your photos. I am not conservative by any means, and I’ve never shied away from showing some cleavage, but I think this dress is going to really limit your photos. I know when we did our engagement pictures there was tons of arms raised or out, FH picking me up, twirling around, etc. and if I were wearing that dress “the girls” would have fallen out multiple times. I would highly suggest finding something that you are comfortable in and don’t need to constantly worry about for your photos. Save this dress for a romantic night out with your fiancé where you can sit and look great and not worry about a wardrobe malfunction.

You could always get a clip in cami like they had back in the 2000s. If that makes sense or maybe just a wrap or shawl to play with in some of the shots? I think you look great, and it could be really sweet. I also think covering the shoulders could help tone down the cleavage by showing less skin in a way.

Maybe run the dress by your photographer? I am sure they have done a range of engagement photos. I bet they would also know if they can touch up or edit well with that color. Another solid opinion would be your SO or whomever else is close to you.

That’s a beautiful dress on you but unless you drape a scarf across the top I’d be concerned you might get negative comments on your engagement photos. I agree with another poster that your cleavage is the focal point.

Personally I don’t think so. You should happily feel sexy and beautiful in your engagement photos! So long as you’re comfortable in that dress you’re good.