Rehearsal dinner dress concern

For most people there are certain silhouettes that fit and flatter them best. If it works, don't try to fix it. Add to that the fact that every season tends to feature certain styles and it's not surprising you'd like something with a similar line. There's no reason you can't wear white, ivory etc. but if you want something different from your wedding gown you could go with another color. I doubt anyone would even notice, especially in a cocktail length dress.

Wearing white to the shower, rehearsal dinner, etc. does not seem to be a thing at the wedding events I attend, though there's certainly nothing wrong with it either. It does, however, limit choices, especially in an already limited plus size inventory, and does not serve to resemble the wedding dress less if that's the goal.

The best advice here is to just go with YOUR gut. What do YOU feel most comfortable doing and wearing?

Nevermind other people and what they are choosing.

It's best to focus on the venue first and go with that. If you are one who prefers not overdressing or underdressing. As for your "over thinking" of which direction to go in steming from the wedding gown's style, that too- is just what your gut tells you to do! Get past the indecision and questioning, what is your first instict? To stay with the similar styles that of your gown? To ROCK the once in a lifetime always get away with wearing white look? Color? Your gut will scream it to you, trust it.

I chose to go opposite direction of my wedding gown for our Welcome Dinner. Fiance found such a handsome suit in a bright blue color, chose a light blue dress shirt and came across a tie that is the same color as his suit, WITH our wedding flower of choice printed on it. The floral print is in the same color as his dress shirt. He did all the finding and picking, and in regard to the tie he found- was so excited he came across it, accidentally, it was THE ONLY one too. So cute. I love him and his cheeky go with the flow, his excitement over his finds and the fact he is such a good sport. (Sorry, tangent. He gets props) Anyways- we are usually the "match each other type" of couple. We dig that. I am wearing a dress that is the same color as his dress shirt he is wearing. (A powder light blue) It is the opposite of my wedding gown entirely. It is MINI, has long sheer sleeves, a higher neckline and well, is blue.) My wedding gown is long, sweetheart low neckline, sleeveless and... Ivory. The only similarities between the two is the fit. Both are form fitting!! I wanted the shock factor (not in white the day before) and in style for my fiancé.

Your choice. I was over thinking it at one point too then he bought that suit and that dress shirt with that lucky find of a tie and I knew what I wanted to do.

I am also keeping up with the "choosing different" when it comes to my reception gown.

The only reason I am getting one is because my wedding gown has a LOT of buttons that need to be DONE and UNDONE with a crochet needle. SO. I am getting something else with A ZIPPER (easy for the fiancé, for sure LOL) for the reception's last two hours as I will have the help of my wonderful ladies to get me out of that sucker. That will be in a flowy-er silhouette. Possibly an A Line if not a .... Tutu. LOL.

Good luck with your decision. Go with your gut. There is nothing wrong with whatever route you decide to go!

Your wedding dress is stunning! I agree I don’t think you need to dress fancier because some of the guests are. You wear what you feel good in. Best of luck to you!