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Is this dress too low cut for the rehearsal dinner?

posted 11 months ago in Dress
  • poll: Which dress would be better?
    #1: V-neck : (68 votes)
    62 %
    #2: Strapless with cardigan : (42 votes)
    38 %
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    shushu1208    June 18, 2011  

    I found this dress, but I'm worried that it may be too low cut for the rehearsal dinner.  My parents are a little more reserved and always think my tops are too low cut (even though they aren't, I promise!).  Or would the second dress be better with a cardigan?  Any opinions are appreciated! Smile

    #1: V-neck

    Is this dress too low cut for the rehearsal dinner? :  wedding P1000582a

    #2: Strapless

    Is this dress too low cut for the rehearsal dinner? :  wedding P1000585a

     
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    SuperKate    May 28, 2011   Missouri / Playa del Carmen, Mexico

    I don't think the first dress is too low at all. I also don't think the second needs a cardigan. I'd just go with whichever dress you like more. 

     
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    RR    October 2012  

    Both look great on you.  You can always safety pin the "v" from the inside of the 1st dress a little bit so it's a little more closed in case when you are moving around or bending over nothing gets exposed too much : )  I voted the 2nd dress for some reason, I just love it on you.

     
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    pink.sequins    October 1, 2011   NorCal

    They both look great on you! If you are going to be self-conscious in it, maybe add a lace camisole under dress #1 to give you more coverage. If you choose dress #2, I say no cardi :)

     
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    UpstateCait    October 7, 2011   Upstate, NY

    It's a little low cut but I certainly don't think it's inappropriate. I second pink.sequins suggestion for the lace cami. 

    ETA: I voted #1 but I think both look great. 

     
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    napabridekelsey    August 13, 2011   Live in Corvallis, OR/Wedding in Napa, CA

    I don't think #1 is too low at all. I also think it's a little more formal, so if that's what you're going for, I say wear it! :)

     
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    2ndtime    April 16, 2011  

    I like both dresses.  The 1st one is a tiny bit low but not suggestive.  If you're truly concerned with your parents' opinion, wear the 2nd dress with the cardigan to be safe. 

     
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    Sschaf    September 2, 2011   Michigan

    I really think either dress would be fine, and wouldnt consider the first dress too low cut at all. Just choose the one you feel most comfortable in.

     
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    mwitter80    December 11, 2010   Connecticut

    I like the first one. The second one gives you a little bit of uni-boob (tight in bust?)

     
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    kperry3    January 1, 1991  

    The strapless one is so cute! But I think the first one would be fine, not extremely low cut IMO. It looks tasteful because it's covering most of your girls :)

     
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    bcgirls    September 16, 2011   Tulsa, Oklahoma

    I love both but think #2 is my favorite because you have nice shoulders.  Show them off!  Laughing

     
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    brideatbeach    June 4, 2011  

    I think the first dress is completely appropriate and looks really cute.

    However, if you feel more comfortable in the strapless one, I think it would be good, too. Is it from J. Crew? I think I have it in black... lol.

     

     
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    cvbee    August 13, 2010   canada

    I think in a dress low cut is more normal than with a t or tank.....i am a bit conservative, so low cut sometimes ruffles my feathers, but never on a dress

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    The first dress looks great on your figure!

     
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    joy2011    October 22, 2011   NE Ohio

    I think that this is one night in your life when you can really just respect your parents and what they are comfortable with. I mean, why not? Both dresses are nice! Wear something that you won't have to worry about their disapproving! 

     
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    mistyeyes    August 18, 2012  

    Ilike the first one. If you were to pin it just a smidge I think it would satisfy your parents and still look great.

     
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    bestbuddies    June 6, 2010   Chicago, Illinois

    honestly, I think the vneck is inappropriate. Do you have a nice cami you could add under it? I voted dress two because one is too low cut but if you add a cami to one I prefer it. Good luck

     
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    Ree723    July 9, 2011   Australia

    I think the first one looks great and is definitely not too low cut.  The second one is cute too but honestly, I think the first one is the more conservative one if that's what you're looking for.  Both are cute though!

     
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    amnystik    April 9, 2011   Texas

    I would say go with the 2nd.

    Normally if you have to wonder if something is too low then it's safe to just say it is... especially if you're concerned about certain company aka conservative/reserved parents

    Plus... it's not showy with you standing BUT once you're sitting and maybe elbows on the table... you're likely to be able to see right down it.

    eek =S

     
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    peacockchris    March 17, 2012   Live in Dallas, TX, wedding in Puerto Rico, where I am from

    The V-neck please!! It is not too low at all. The strapless just look like an everyday dress. Ilove the color though. But final vote on Vneck definitely

     
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    MapleBecky    July 9, 2011   Canada

    I think the second dress is perfect!

     
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    ms.walter    June 1, 2011   st louis, mo

    I like both dresses but I would go with the strapless but without a cardigan!

     
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    katie914    July 14, 2012   St. Louis, wedding in Nebraska

    Both are pretty, but I think the first one is more flattering and I love the color! Although I wouldn't wear that dress to work, it's perfect for a rehearsal dinner.

     
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    SoupyCat    February 6, 2010  

    I think the first one complements your figure more, and not too low cut.

     
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    pengoala    September 4, 2011  

    It's a tough call - I loove both dresses! I voted for #1 because I'm a fan of jewel tones more than the pastels.  But you can't go wrong!

     
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    Evie19    January 21, 2012  

    I like the V-neck, but you are standing in the picture- when you sit down, more cleavage will show, so I would put a lace cami inside just for a little extra coverage.

     

     
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    beautifulweddingdress    October 1, 2011  

    I like the frist one more than the second one.Just choose the one you feel most comfortable in.

     
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    lawgirl12    March 10, 2012  

    Number 1 is not too low cut, very pretty, and looks classier than the 2nd one imo. 

     
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    Cori14    June 9, 2012   Sydney, Australia

    imo I like the first one, its a little more formal which I think is better for a rehearsal dinner. I would probably pin it though and maybe even hollywood tape it to your chest to avoid it gaping when you sit down.

     
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    AmeliaBedelia    March 3, 2012   Georgia

    Like everyone's saying - I don't think 1 is too low-cut (though my standards could be different, lol) and they are both cute and nice dresses. Wear whichever you want! I like the idea mentioned about wearing a lace cami underneath if it would make you feel more comfortable with the first.

     
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    boombacha       Des Moines, IA

    I prefer the design and color of the first, but this is a matter of promiscuity. If you have doubts, I would suggest against it. It is definitely a LOW CUT dress. There is no question about that. Some might consider it less inappropriate because of your more modest chest size. It looks great, but that wasn't the question, etiher. I would say that if you go with the first without any alterations, you might be walking around feeling uncomfortable and checking your girls to see that they are tucked away from your parents, which sounds like a bit of a headache. The cami idea is nice, but you could also wear a really fun, cute blazer that might be slightly covering the goods. My vote is for the first with slight accomodations. :)

     
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    shushu1208    June 18, 2011  

    Thank you ladies for all your advice!  They are very greatly appreciated!  I will update you soon on which one I picked... After all the rehearsal dinner is this Friday, eek!  I love aspects of both, so I might bring them both home and decide last minute :-)

    @brideatbeach: Yes, it is from J. Crew actually haha. 

     
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    Beluga    July 16, 2011  

    I think they both look great. If you're worried that the v-neck is borderline, why not employ a safety pin or a couple of stitches to prevent - ahem - unflattering slippage? I'm a slightly busty gal and I do that to a few of my deeper v-necks when I'm lunching with great auntie or something like that. Then you won't be nervous or pulling at your dress all night. 

     

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