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Little white dresses: help me decide on one for wedding-related events!

So my bachelorette weekend is in a few weeks, and I just ordered a couple of dresses from Lulu's for the occasion. I like them both for various reasons and can't decide between them! I'd love to know which y'all like better on me. Here they are.

Part of me wants to keep them both and use one for the rehearsal dinner, but I already bought this one last month from ASOS, and it's too late to return it, though I think I like the Lulu's dresses better. Should I swallow the $50 and replace it with one of the Lulu's dresses anyway? If so, which for bachelorette and which for rehearsal? Or maybe just hem the ASOS dress (the length/slit is the thing I like least)?

Posted Jul 26, 2017, 5:09 PM UTC · edited

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sorrythankyouno•

Personal preference obviously, but of all the dresses you linked, I definitely liked the first one the best! The one you bought originally could definitely be worn out though!

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

You don't think the first one makes me look boxy from the front? Like I have no waist or boobs? I do really love it otherwise!

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sorrythankyouno•

I don't think so! I think it fits very well, and has a nice bridal look to it. You look great in it!

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

Thanks!

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BasicBride2018•

I love one and two. Personally two feels more "going out" to me. If you like the Lulu's better (both) then I think you should stick with them and either resell the ASOS one or save it for an anniversary dress.

On a related note, I have been worried that Lulu's dresses might be too short for me but they look appropriate length on you. Did they look shorter online than in person?

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

That makes sense! The front of #1 is more conservative and of thicker material so it's easier for me to imagine wearing that to a rehearsal dinner or brunch or something.

I think the dresses do look slightly shorter on the Lulu's site, but I think it's probably just because the models are tall so the dresses actually are shorter on them. I do like that Lulu's lists the models' stats (height and bust/waist/hip measurements) on all their items! I'm between S and XS on their size chart and it helped me decide about which size would be right on various pieces. If it helps, I'm 5'5.5" and the #1 is a S and the #2 is an XS.

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nouveaucirque•

I love the asos one as a bachelorette dress, and you could definitely just hem it if that's all that bothers you.
And I like the first Lulu's dress better too, for rehearsal or for the party.

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moonlightracer•

I like the first Lulu's for the rehearsal dinner and the ASOS one for the bachelorette. I think it says "sexy" more than either of Lulu dresses.

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kalichibunnyFebruary 2018 Michigan•

Rehearsal: the first Lulu's dress (lacy, cap sleeves). I just think it's so classic and pretty! Bachelorette: ASOS. For me it's a little too sexy for a rehearsal dinner, but would be spot on for going out!

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

It's funny, I think just because of the length I thought of the ASOS as more conservative, but I can see what everyone is saying about it being further towards the sexy end - the straps and tightness do push it that way. I might get it hemmed and make it a bachelorette dress. Thanks!

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shakennotstirred449.30.17 | Western MA•

I like the 2nd Lulus dress best!

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bgg1810.13.18 | Massachusetts•

I LOVE the first Lulu's dress. I think it would be nice for the rehearsal dinner. The one you originally bought would be nice for going out for your bachelorette, it is fun and spicyyy!

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jazzberryjammAugust 5, 2017 // Colorado•

1st for rehearsal and 2nd for bachelorette. I saw on another comment you were worried about you looking too boxy and if you feel that way I'd just take it too a tailor and see if they can bring it in around your waist area to give it more fit. I love them both though!

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I was also considering exchanging #1 for a size down, as I'm between XS and S on their charts and ordered S since it said the dress ran small. But now I think maybe the XS would give me more shape. Tailoring for a dress like this feels a little excessive to me, especially if I'm losing money on the ASOS one.

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58_weasels7.22.17 | NJ•

What if you threw on a skinny sparkly belt? Or like a silver one? That would cinch the waist and make it definitely not boxy.

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bkwrm860Married! 09/17/16, Chicago, IL•

I love dress #2! Maybe wear one to the rehearsal (1 or 2), the ASOS one for your bachelorette (looks so cute for that occassion) and how about use the last one if you're going out after the wedding? I changed after our wedding and put on a cute dress and was so relieved to not have the weight of my wedding dress on.

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

That's an idea! My wedding dress is pretty comfy and light, though. I'll think about it!

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ToppokiJune 2018 | Destination | Hawaii•

First dress is perfect for rehearsal dinner. The other 2 dresses seem both more casual to me, the halter one seems like a day dress you'd wear out for errands. The ASOS one would prob work well for a bachelorette dress like others have said.

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

Ha wow, you must look way nicer running errands than I do - I'm generally in spandex or sweats for that. Thanks for the feedback!

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doggydancer•

I love the first LuLu dress!!! I think it would do well for the rehearsal like others are saying. I like the ASOS one too though!

Are you having a bridal shower? If so, you could definitely wear the second LuLu's dress for that!

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chromebicycle9/10/17 | New Haven, CT•

Email ASOS customer service. They make exceptions!!! Especially for bride stuff.

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textrovertOPOctober 14, 2017 | Michigan | Botanical Gardens Conservatory•

I just might! Thanks!

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gettingmeowied5.5.2018 Philadelphia•

To me, the ASOS one is the most "bachelorette party" and the all-lace Lulu's one is the most "rehearsal dinner." I am not a huge fan of the other Lulu's one. It's pretty, but I just don't like it as much as the other two.

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imboredsoimhere•

I really like the ASOS dress! Be careful getting it hemmed though with the slit. I messed up a dress doing the same thing. It just made the proportions off.

I think the sleeveless one (2nd dress) is more fun for bachelorette!! Could you wear the 1st dress to a bridal shower? They're all great!!

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