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I don't see why it would be! Sounds like a great solution.
Not at all. Wear the borrowed dress and think of all the $ you just saved!!!
Uhhhh, no. Girly you can wear whatever you want! For one, how would anyone know it's a borrowed dress except for you and your friend unless you go telling people that you didn't buy it? Don't worry about it! If you love it then consider it one more thing marked off your list so you don't have to stress over a piece of clothing anymore.
Borrowing sounds like a great idea! My theory is that for weddings, there are no rules for the bride, just rules for others to follow at the bride's request 
Sounds like you really love the dress, so why not! No one has to know!
My rehearsal dinner dress was 80% off at a Dillard's clearance store. I think I got more compliments on it than tons of other dresses that I have paid full price for. It doesn't matter where you get it from or how much you spend, just find something that you love. A borrowed dress is a great way to go!
No way! I have yet to hear a rule stating that a bride has to buy a new dress for the rehearsal. Heck, brides buy used wedding gowns all the time, why would it be any different for the rehearsal?
No I think you should totally go for it!! Besides, who would know? I'm often on the 'recieving' end of this, since I have more dresses then I know what to do with and am more than happy to 'swap clothes' with friends. I'm sure she'll feel really happy to be helping out, and you have a gorgeous dress that you obviously love - and (BONUS!) it's free! I don't see why it would be a bad thing :)
Nope!! That's actually a perfect solution to not being able to find one.
Ok, yay! I don't know why I felt weird about it, but I was just convinced I had to buy something new! Thanks, bees!
I'm actually thinking of wearing something I already have.. but I'm still on the lookout for something I love. I think you should go for it!>
I think its a great solution. You get to wear a dress you love AND you don't have to spend more money!
BTW - I'm glad I'm not the only one who buys a bunch of stuff only to return it all because it isn't quite right. FI doesn't understand this at all.
If it does break any silly "rule" big deal!
Why not have a few extra bucks for your honeymoon?
IMHO the rehearsal dress doesn't matter. Just wear something you are comfortable in and feel wonderful in. No one is going to know except your friend who you borrowed it from and you. As long as you feel confident, you are good to go.
Wear it! That is super cool of your friend and a great way to save money!
I didn't have a rehearsal dinner, but my bridal shower was the day before the wedding. I was completely stressed out because there were still many other things to do. One of my friends took me into her apartment, so that I could shower (I had DIY flowers all over my own bathroom). We blew dry our hair and did make up together. Then she put me in her dress - an actual vintage that was handmade in the 1950s she got at an antique store. She also gave me her shoes. (I was completely unprepared for this part as you can tell!). My MIL gave me the pearls that her MIL had given her. I showed up at my bridal shower in a completely borrowed outfit. (Except I guess the pearls are now mine).
It was beautiful. I actually told people that EVERYTHING was borrowed - I got ton of compliments on my outfit. And I spent nothing. And it felt very special to wear something that belong to those women in my life.
I think it's a great idea! My dress is not new, either. I bought it on eBay.
its not taboo at all! its saving money! ha and no one will know or care that its borrowed! go for it!
@texasmeredith - LOL! My FI doesn't really get it either. But it's like the only way I ever shop!
@RedCactus - That's so lovely! Having little things from all the women that are close to you--how special!
I don't think so! What a great way to save money and get something beautiful!
@mrs.mdphd - thanks, it was wonderful! By the way, are you doing an MD/PhD somewhere? I ask because I am also :-)
Not at all! It sounds like you found the perfect dress & who doesn't love BCBG?! My bridesmaids are even wearing BCBG in our wedding!
Not any rules I'm aware of..but then I'm a rebel anyway ;-)
I think it earns you points for being thrifty and smart!
I would totally borrow a dress from some one.. especially if it fits you perfectly.. Go for it!!
Don't forget that most of these 'rules' are made up by people who want your money. In Australia and New Zealand most people don't have formal rehearsal dinners, and if they do, the outfit isn't a big focus. Make your own rules 
Go for it! Its hard enough finding clothes to love and feel awesome in, grab those happy oppertunities whenever you can! :)
I'm either wearing something casual to the rehearsal or the same dress that I wore to my shower. This is your time... enjoy it!
There are and shound not be any RULES for weddings!! Remember "all" ladies!! This is YOUR special day plan it according to a "budget" and make it work. Wear your favoirte jeans and T-shirt or PJ's!!! No since to spend thousands and thousands of $$$$ for material items.... it isthe memories you create that count not if you have EVERY MM/flower/place cards on the right table!!! 
HAVE FUN!!!
I agree with the girls! GO FOR IT!
1. it's going to save you some money,
2. YOU LOVE IT
3. I am sure you will LOOK AMAZING in a borrowed dress!
ps. congrats on finally finding a dress!
As long as you look great and are happy Who cares if its borrowed??? Its not like its your actual wedding dress. You will have the pics to savor. :) That is so nice of her to let you wear it. I would just be thankful to be able to save the extra cash for something more important.
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I have been through a decidedly painful search for a rehearsal dinner dress for the last 4 or 5 months and I've bought hundreds of dollars worth of dresses only to return every single one of them because they weren't right. I was complaining about this to a friend and she offered me her closet, which is chock full of dresses because she just buys and buys all the time whenever she sees something she likes. I went over and had a ball trying on everything and found a BCBG dress in one of our wedding colors and I LOVE it. Is it totally taboo for me to wear a borrowed dress for my rehearsal and rehearsal dinner? I just don't think I can stomach any more disspointing shopping.... :(