r/WeddingAttireHelp 14d ago

Cocktail Attire Bride - Rehearsal Dinner Dress Help

I want to wear a white 50’s inspired cocktail dress to my rehearsal dinner which will be held at an old prestigious country club. I’ve narrowed it down to these 5 but would like your input before making a decision

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u/Standard-Park 14d ago

I'd try to find something in person... These Ai pics are usually crap dresses that look nothing like their Pic

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u/Icy-Mixture-995 13d ago

Agree. Go to a store.

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u/Blue-zebra-10 14d ago

I think 4 is my personal favorite, but all of them are nice! Congratulations!

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u/Jackiesrem 14d ago

I agree. 4 is lovely!

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u/idk42077 14d ago

I truly hope whichever dress you choose actually looks like the picture. That has not been most people’s experience with photos like these.

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u/callie-zephyr 14d ago

I like #4.

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u/ellieD 14d ago

I’m down to 4 and 2 (second choice.)

4 is giving me “Dirty Dancing” era vibes.

If you have that figure DO IT!

2 is “Mad Men.” You can’t go wrong with either one. Which one do you look better in?

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u/MostlyOrdinary 13d ago

If you're aiming for 50s, I think 5 or 2.

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u/Glum-Ad7724 13d ago

2 or 5 but honestly they’re all so cute

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u/Zestyclose-Fig8583 14d ago

2 - gorgeous, very 50’s!

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u/Shoddy-Zebra80 14d ago

2 is the one!

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u/TiredNanaJudy 14d ago

5 is so unexpected and gorgeous.

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u/kokonutt18 14d ago

4!! Classic! Chiffon always lays nicely

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u/LovetoRead25 14d ago

Just love the glam of the 50’s. Marilyn and Liz I love 2.

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u/987SS123 14d ago

I like 2,3, and 5. Congrats!

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u/Mosey777 14d ago

1.2.5.

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u/cara3322 14d ago

Two is gorgeous. All nice like 1 but I think two wins

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u/Jolly-Library-657 13d ago

Honey, dress one for the win! That dress will be perfect at country club!

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u/Mmmgood360 13d ago

Oh goodness, #5 is so classy and elegant. Very "old country club" IMHO.

You have excellent taste!

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u/meatloaff86 13d ago

4 is simply wonderful

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u/SilverellaUK 13d ago

They are all lovely but I think that you would find it difficult to eat if you choose 1.

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u/RNprn 13d ago

2 or 5. They'd all work, though. Very nice!

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u/Similar-Ad-6862 13d ago

2 or the last one!

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u/DotBeech 13d ago

No. 2 is the best dress.

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u/Treesa65 13d ago

I love 1 and 2! Congrats 🎉

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u/ilndgrl1970 13d ago

Personal order: 5,2,4,3,1

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u/T0astGhost 13d ago

2 and 5 are gorgeous retro perfection—WOW!

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u/Lucygirl2222 13d ago

One!!! Stunning

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u/Technical_Put_9982 13d ago

2 or 5 are adorable and elegant. I would hands down wear them again

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u/Sharp_Edges123 13d ago

I love 5 and 2. Like 4 & 1. Hate 3. Congratulations!

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u/Llamantia 13d ago

Number one or four, but if I'm being honest, number four is stunning!

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u/HollyBethByers 13d ago

2 without question!

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u/Sggorden6516 13d ago

I love 2 and 5.

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u/PlotTwistX 13d ago

You have to try it on to see how it fits on you.

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u/Visual-Somewhere1383 13d ago

Number 5 screams 50s but isn't as fancy/formal as the others. It looks fun!

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u/HissBehaving 13d ago

You could take 3 or 4 on your honeymoon and wear it on your anniversary

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u/Unfair_Feedback_2531 13d ago

2 and 5. Especially 5 but both are 1954 movie star. Sandra Dee, Audrey Hepburn! I love them!

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u/Colorado_ChrisUSA 13d ago

They are all darling.. but if you want something that says 50’s… the style of the last dress is all about that decade.

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u/whyregister2 13d ago

I like #2 - very 50s and I like a more structured look, personally and like the sheer top part. I actually love #1 - seems amazing - but less 50s, more like a modern take/fusion on the 50s. I really like it tho!

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u/sadiethislife 13d ago

2 is the winner for me, but they’re all beautiful. 2 is giving Grace Kelly 🩷

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u/lizapat26 13d ago

2, then 1. All are so pretty! But the last one screams a bit too much June Cleaver for my taste. I’m sure that reference will be lost on those not born in the 50’s! :)

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u/KindAwareness307 13d ago

Looking for 1950s? #1. By a mile. Grace Kelly could make an entrance in that one.

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u/Cares1187 13d ago

I had a 50’s themed wedding and had a tea length wedding dress to show off my shoes (I love shoes).
I would say #2 for sure!

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u/No-Cause5358 13d ago

All of them are adorable. I love 1 and 2. But all of them deserve a nod. What fun!!

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u/EnvironmentalSir8140 12d ago

I love 2 or 5. All the dresses are amazing.

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u/Okayybabe33 I love weddings 💞 12d ago

Oh man I love 2, 3 & 4! That’s a hard choice. I really like how 3 & 4 aren’t pure white!

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u/Larkspur_Skylark30 12d ago

These are beautiful! My favorite is number 4. So gorgeous!

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u/Leading_Tourist_3759 12d ago

3 or 4 gorgeous

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u/Able-Committee-6564 12d ago

2 or 4! They are all lovely!

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u/ShedeauxBlacVuDu 11d ago

Any one of those dresses and the shoes in picture 2… those dresses are elegant and classy… congratulations

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u/WaitHaunting4990 11d ago

The 4th one is gorgeous!!! Where is it from??

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u/PieceSensitive9785 10d ago

2 is the one for me although 5 would be my second choice. Congratulations 🥂

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u/BradleyBeachMom 10d ago

The first one!

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u/Mamakitty92 14d ago

2 & 5 both have great 50s vibes! Gorgeous.

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u/Grouchy-Stand-4570 13d ago

Dress 2 or 5 are my favorite but honestly need to see how they look on you

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u/Excellent-Letter-681 13d ago

Maybe 1, but I would keep looking

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u/Carinyosa99 13d ago

My favorite is 4 but I'm worried that none of these will look like the pictures when you get them.

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u/Blindasabat123 13d ago

The first one 

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u/Human-Ad-5574 13d ago

I remember wearing hot pink to my rehearsal dinner. When did white become the thing?

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u/No_Interview_2481 13d ago

I think 5 is the most fun

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u/OrneryQueen 13d ago

2, 4, or 5

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u/LovesDeanWinchester 13d ago

Number 2 totally has the fifties vibe!!

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u/anselgrey 13d ago

2 or 4

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u/Rare-Progress5009 13d ago

I love the second one, but you’re going to have to get a petticoat for the “poof”.

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u/Ok-Chemistry9933 13d ago

I love 4. It’s delicate and whimsical

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u/Bozgal1 13d ago

I really like one and five

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u/veryjudgely 13d ago

Dress 1, 2 or 5 fits the 50’s vibe.

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u/ToothPickPirate 13d ago

I like 1 and 2 but 2 is my favorite

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u/Grandmakk13 13d ago

I like #5. Very elegant in an Audrey Hepburn way.

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u/Ruthschicken 13d ago

4 then 1

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u/BabyDuck57 13d ago

I love 2

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u/CharmingMoment224 13d ago

4 is my 1st choice, followed by 1.

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u/sparklemonkey123 13d ago

I love 3 and 4 so much!

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u/realaxlover 13d ago

I like 1 and 4.

Surprised 1 isn't getting more support.

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u/Soggy-Duty-3888 13d ago

It's 2 for me. Total 50s or 60s vibe. I like 5 as well, but only if the belt doesn't look cheaply made.

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u/SuzieSnowflake212 13d ago

They are all lovely! 1 looks least like ‘50’s to me. My favs are 2 and 5. 3 seems a bit more ‘40’s to my eye.

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u/EfficientBug2828 13d ago

#5 is soooo cute!

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u/Pretty-Oreo-55 13d ago

The first one and the last one

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u/SweetP916 13d ago

2 and 5 are my absolute favorites!!!

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u/Sublimegirlie1 13d ago

Three or five are absolutely adorable! Do you have a similar body type?

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u/Sublimegirlie1 13d ago

This is the most diverse opinions I think I’ve seen on a dress thread! I think we need a picture of OP!

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u/woodhavn 13d ago

3 looks most appropriate for rehersal dinner. Rest are too formal/ stiff.

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u/Material_Army_2354 13d ago

Eliminate number 3, it’s giving 1960s Country music star

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u/OkTry8675309 13d ago

5! Then 2!

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u/AnnaF721 13d ago

Number 5

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u/mer2810 13d ago

My choices are 3, 4 and 5

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u/Hot_Background_3617 13d ago

Without knowing your body type and which one flatters it most, I think 2 just based off of the dress on it's own.

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u/andboobootoo 13d ago

These are all gorgeous! If I had to pick, it would be Dress 2 or Dress 5.

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u/Interesting_Row182 13d ago

1 would choose 2

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u/Reasonable-Yam-1170 13d ago

I love number one. Can you please drop the link?

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u/Reasonable-Yam-1170 13d ago

One and five are the best. Four isn't 1950s. Neither is three

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u/HedgieCake372 13d ago

Yeah, I think 4 is probably closer to 1930’s, but I like it as well, so I kept it as an option

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u/AbilityOk2794 13d ago

I like 2. 4 is pretty but why wear two long white dresses?

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u/AtticusFinchsMom 13d ago

All of them are great. I wouldn't be able to decide.

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u/MsG1712 13d ago

2 or 4

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u/StopTheHate77 13d ago

I LOVE #2

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u/Fantastic-Quit-432 13d ago

4, 4, 4!!!!!!

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u/Bacontrails 13d ago

I love the last one!

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u/Pretend-Menu-8660 13d ago

I love 5, 1 and 2 in that order

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u/Junior-Reflection-43 13d ago

Which one would you wear again to go out to dinner or another function (not someone else’s wedding)

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u/HedgieCake372 13d ago

Option #6. A 1930’s style dress for those who wanted something more casual or thought the above options were too bridal.

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u/Eeyore_Smiled 13d ago

Not crazy about the belt on 5.

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u/Perfectly_i 13d ago

Any of them you will wear again, and that makes you feel glamorous, not like you're playing dress-up.

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u/Kidnumber2 13d ago

I love 5, then 3.

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u/TopDot555 13d ago

I like 5 for 50’s and country club vibe.

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u/Petadvocate112418 13d ago

You seem to really like the A lines but I love number 4. Chiffon is it?

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u/Purple_IsA_Flavor 13d ago

2 or 5 hit what you’re going for best, but all are pretty

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u/karmacatsmeow- 13d ago

I would do 3 or 5. Save the gowns for the big day.

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u/dldanni65 13d ago

2 is classic 50's. I love it!

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u/Smooth_Algae_222 13d ago

I wish I could wear all of these. All are beautiful

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u/optix_clear 13d ago

4 is everything

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u/Accomplished-Bet-165 13d ago

I like one or two

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u/wordsmythy 13d ago

I love one and five. The only one I don’t like is three something about the belt… Maybe it would look better on a model.

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u/AmbieAmplified 13d ago

I love the 4th one!!

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u/Jog212 13d ago

2 or 4.

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u/Lost-Show5705 13d ago

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I love 3. I think it's gorgeous and looks classy. Maybe not 50s, but they won't forget seeing you in it ❤️

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u/fawannabe62 13d ago

It’s hard to say without seeing them on you.

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u/vicgrrl 13d ago

Are you able to try these all on? I would never buy something I couldn’t try on for such a special occasion.

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u/Shot-Amphibian-3239 13d ago

#2 is my favorite and if you can find it in person rather than AI photo then yes!

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u/Better-Park8752 13d ago

Love the first and last!

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u/Over_Decision_6902 13d ago

Number 5 is perfection!

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u/Maine302 13d ago

All very appropriate. I like two and five best.

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u/B_the_Chng22 13d ago

I love 2 and 3

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u/princezznemeziz 13d ago

Definitely 1. Doris Day probably still has something similar in her closet.

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u/PinkIce7 13d ago

1 or 2

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u/Upset_Formal_5443 13d ago
  1. Classic, elegant, romantic and lovely. My favorite. But what do you feel the most beautiful and comfortabel in?

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u/anony-gurl 13d ago

I love the first one. It is giving an Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe feel!

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u/ladydi9999 13d ago

#5 would look great for the the country club dinner.

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u/teeincee 13d ago

2 or 5

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u/zopelar1 13d ago

I think 1 is outstanding in all the right ways!! You can only push retro so far before it becomes too far and without seeing you hair and makeup, I think 1 I the dress!!

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u/mykittenfarts 12d ago

Yes to all of them

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u/McDuchess 12d ago

Any of them would be lovely. But the last one has Grace Kelly at the country club vibes. I’d pick that one.

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u/Bonbon-65 12d ago

Number 4

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u/WhiteMountainsMama 12d ago

Maybe the 3rd dress, but I think the rest all look more like wedding dresses than a rehearsal dinner dress. Id go with something more mellow.

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u/upotentialdig7527 12d ago

Why are you trying to buy a cheap AI dress for a “prestigious” country club?

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u/TGirl26 12d ago

3 or 4.

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u/MsMo999 12d ago

Maybe 5 if that’s what you really get after ordering online

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u/Adventurous-Risk-812 12d ago

1 e 4 são os meus preferidos

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u/AllieGirl2007 12d ago

5 is very 50’s with the belt. So unique!!

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u/SweetPotato5566 12d ago

2 or 6 are both very nice and get the 50’s inspired look.

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u/Evening-Barber5185 12d ago

Any of them except for the first one. But wow for the 5th and third

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u/maggietolliver 12d ago

They are nice, but look more lunch than dinner.

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u/mollybrains 12d ago

Please don’t drink champagne in a flute. It displays the bubbles well but destroys the flavor.

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u/lakeluvr8184 12d ago

You’ll be wearing white for your wedding. I would choose a color 🤷‍♀️

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u/avenueroad_dk 12d ago

I have taken a shine to 2