Cheaper dress options? (Cocktail formal—dress already bride-approved)

Love this reformation dress but looking for something cheaper than $400 in a similar style. Budget is $200-250. Already tried poshmark but it’s not available in my size. Thank you for any ideas!

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Appropriate?

The DC is Cocktail / Semi-Formal, would this dress be appropriate for a spring wedding?

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This dress for "formal" is it ok or does it read as "attention seeking"/tacky? Please see comments!

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Could this work for Black Tie preferred?

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Is this acceptable as a wedding guest dress?

I think there’s enough of a pattern for it to be okay but wanting other opinions please!

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This is a no go for a “formal” wedding, right?

I very very very stupidly didn’t realize that a wedding I’m going to TONIGHT has a dress code of “formal”. In my defense I’m 8 weeks pregnant and the first trimester has been kicking my ass for the last month 😂 This is what I was planning to wear, but am I right in thinking this isn’t going to fly? I have a very stressful day of shopping ahead of me 🥲

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Is this dress with tights ok for a black tie wedding?

Last minute realized the wedding I'm going to as a plus one is black tie. This is dress I have, it's in Ireland and will probably be chilly so was going to wear tights. Think it will be ok?

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Would this be acceptable for a November wedding?

Location is a modern barn. Dress code says cocktail. I know cocktail is usually knee length but I was hoping to wear a longer dress in case it's cold that day.

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Is this dress okay? Semi-formal wedding in midwest, indoors, not at a church

A friend from college is getting married next weekend, and i’m running out of options and time.. the dress i planned on wearing doesn’t fit me like it used to… i thrifted this dress yesterday, is it okay? or do i need to go out and try again. not sure if the conservative-ness of the crowd, but given it’s not at a church i’d say it isn’t a problem.

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Is this floral pattern awful for a fall wedding ?

It's for a late September wedding, dress code is semi-formal, and couple is fairly chill. The structural shape/material (silk blend)/length are spot on for the dress code, but the floral pattern worries me - even though it's still 90 degrees in VA. Im on unpaid paretal leave with a tight budget, and this is what I believe to be my best option out of what I have - is it going to seem weird? (Also I'm freshly postpartum and cry very easily right now so please be kind if I'm totally off the mark !)

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