Okay, so, my best friend asked me to be her bridesmaid, and I was like, “Heck yeah!” But then came the rehearsal dinner, and I was totally clueless about what to wear. I mean, I wanted to look nice, but not outshine the bride, you know? Plus, I didn’t want to break the bank.
So, first thing I did was to hit up Google. I typed in “rehearsal dinner dresses for bridesmaid” and scrolled through tons of articles and pictures. Some said white is okay, some said it’s a no-go. Some suggested fancy maxi dresses, others said a simple cocktail dress would do. It was all a bit confusing, to be honest.
Then, I remembered the bride mentioned the dinner would be at this cute, kinda rustic-chic restaurant. So I figured a super formal gown would be overkill. I decided to aim for something in between – classy but not too showy.
I started browsing online stores, looking for dresses that fit the vibe. I found a few options – a flowy midi dress in a soft blue, a simple white dress with lace details, and a jumpsuit that looked surprisingly elegant. I added them all to my cart and showed them to another bridesmaid to get her opinion.
Here’s what I had in my cart:
- A flowy, light blue midi dress – it seemed perfect for the venue, and the color was subtle.
- A simple white dress with some lace – it was pretty, but I was worried about the whole “wearing white” thing.
- A dark green jumpsuit – it was a bit of a wildcard, but it looked chic and comfy.
After talking to my friend and the bride, I ended up choosing the blue midi dress. It was comfortable, it fit the venue, and everyone agreed it looked great without being too much. The bride even said she loved it!
So, yeah, that’s how I navigated the whole rehearsal dinner dress dilemma. It was a bit stressful at first, but it all worked out in the end. My advice? Consider the venue, don’t be afraid to ask for opinions, and choose something you feel good in. Oh, and maybe steer clear of white unless the bride gives you the green light!
