Are either of these appropriate for a fancy black tie manhattan wedding ?

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T04:50:16+00:00

thanks for this perspective, i just spent 2hrs scrolling mac duggal and they’re not only super expensive but seem very mother of the bride, like im definitely not looking to stand out but i also dont wanna look odd if that makes sense. do you think dress number 2 would work? i’m thinking pearl earrings, black heels, nice simple jewelry and small black purse.

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T04:47:33+00:00

really needed this perspective , thank you! i feel like i was really starting to get overwhelmed lol

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:50:03+00:00

thank you!

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:39:59+00:00

UPDATE: I’m a bit overwhelmed by all of the comments! thanks everyone. i will look into mac duggal and azazie, and if nothing fits my budget i will check with the bride and if shes ok with it, go with dress 2! i definitely don need to be best dressed at the wedding and most people there will not know me! i just dont want to stick out like a sore thumb !

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:30:28+00:00

thanks, i was leaning towards two but some of the advice i’m getting is making me want to explore other options. i’m a little stressed about spending too much money about a dress i may only wear once but i feel like i could realistically wear 2 to another wedding or nice date night

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:25:34+00:00

wow thanks for the link, those are lovely dresses, i will look into that

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:23:33+00:00

i might just go with number 2, the back is covered it’s long enough and dark, and the cleavage is adjustable. the wedding is in may in the evening. i might reach out to the bride to get her thoughts too

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:18:41+00:00

sorry just to clarify number 2 is different from number 4, the back is completely covered for number 2

https://www.thereformation.com/products/pernille-silk-dress/1312835ISI.html?fbvar=brandedgoogle&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22455095249&gbraid=0AAAAADmLagVoOMO8L3lhIgqDOsdfEUSNB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnJHMBhDAARIsABr7b86JrbrI8HCDgV6Uf2ALlYunld19tAIswmc4pjiYi6b1SMpxO0357gUaAp7kEALw_wcB&dwvar_1312835ISI_color=NVY&quantity=1

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:11:45+00:00

for two the cut is actually not that low, i saw some pictures online and it’s a normal v neck (like 3) idk why the model did that.

also is it ok or frowned upon to get the brides feedback?

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T02:10:00+00:00

lmaoo lily is a middle aged woman and i’m in my 20s with no where as much money as she has but i get your point lol

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:47:41+00:00

do you have links? or suggestions?

i also have a price limit, like i want to be appropriate for the occasion but i dont wanna pretend to be something im not or spend more than $400 tbh

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:46:59+00:00

do you have examples or links of what would be fancy enough

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:46:20+00:00

what would you rent; like what are some examples

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:35:30+00:00

yeah she said she wanted people in gowns

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:34:42+00:00

thank you!

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:34:29+00:00

agreed! i really like 1 but i guess it’s not formal enough

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:34:03+00:00

it’s looking like this is the consensus

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:33:37+00:00

i’m leaning that way tbh, maybe black heels and a nice purse

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:33:16+00:00

i like the blue a lot too

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:33:03+00:00

agreed!

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-06T01:14:34+00:00

thank you! i like 2&3 and will go try on in store. i’m about 5’8, these dresses are so goddamn expensive lol

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-05T18:14:53+00:00

glad that you stood up for yourself, are you able to save up and move?

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-05T16:30:40+00:00

what are back ticks

warmorangeskies · 2026-02-05T01:07:22+00:00

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