November Rehearsal Dinner Dress

November Rehearsal Dinner Dress

September 10th, 2009 @ 1:28 pm by Mrs. Moonbeam

The dress in the picture is too big, so I ordered a smaller size. Unfortunately, even that size was too big on top, and since that doesn’t work with a strapless dress, it had to be returned. I did love the architectural pleating and the warm gray color, but if it doesn’t fit and it’s over $200, it goes back to the store.

After taking it back, I did a little more shopping and found this other Calvin Klein number and bought it at Nordstrom’s big anniversary sale for $80. I really love it in general, but when I looked at the photo later, I looked pregnant. I might have ’wobbly bits’, but they’re generally not in the belly area.

I was thinking of wearing some great yellow heels with it. I just like yellow and purple. Some might say it clashes, but I can only reply that I was born in the ’80s. So, this might become a shower dress, but I’ve already worn it twice (with yellow heels) since I bought it, therefore it’s still a good dress.

In short, the search for a rehearsal dress continues.

How many dresses did you buy before you found the one for your rehearsal dinner? Did you keep most of them, or return them all until you found the one?

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14 Responses to “November Rehearsal Dinner Dress”

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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message) 507 posts, Busy bee

I’m tempted to buy the dress my bridesmaids are wearing in a different color to wear to the reception. Is that just plain weird?!?

9/10/09 @ 1:33 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

I only bought two and the second one was it… thank goodness it was in the same shopping trip so I could quickly take the other one back. Good luck finding your dress, and I love those yellow shoes!

9/10/09 @ 1:33 pm (reply)

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flamingred (message) 463 posts, Helper bee

I LOVE yellow and purple too!

9/10/09 @ 1:38 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,120 posts, Honey bee

the yellow shoes are super cute! It took me three shopping trips and only one return before finding the right dresses for showers and rehearsal dinner. But I found ones I really love weeks after the events! oh well.

9/10/09 @ 1:55 pm (reply)

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susan wilder

I love the yellow and purple heels. I don’t consider myself to be still stuck in the 80’s, but my daughter keeps telling me otherwise. I say go for it.

9/10/09 @ 2:14 pm (reply)

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bethanyleigh (message) 57 posts, Worker bee

I love love love your first dress, but there’s not much you can do if it doesn’t fit! Good luck with the rest of your search. I’m still looking for a rehearsal dress myself!

9/10/09 @ 2:21 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,656 posts, Sugar bee

haha, i know some lsu fans who would argue that those colors DON’T clash one bit!

9/10/09 @ 2:23 pm (reply)

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honeymyheart (message) 763 posts, Busy bee

purple and yellow are so complementary they’re my wedding colors.

9/10/09 @ 2:33 pm (reply)

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fanatic888 (message) 175 posts, Blushing bee

What about finding a cute belt to cinch in the waist? I love that dress!

9/10/09 @ 3:58 pm (reply)

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mariavvisa (message) 116 posts, Blushing bee

I agree with @fanatic888–you can put either a yellow or a cognac colored belt where the empire seam falls… it would be great with that dress!

9/10/09 @ 4:33 pm (reply)

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I LOVE the shoes! had to order myself a pair!

9/10/09 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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nickishoe (message) 5 posts, Newbee

I love both dresses and the shoes! too bad the first one didn’t fit. I’m still working on choosing a rehearsal dinner location, so i’m not quite onto the dress-buying yet. I hope that’s more fun!

9/10/09 @ 6:46 pm (reply)

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