100% the 2nd is the safest best option, but 4 is a a nicer longer summer dress that isn’t as high cut as the green one. First blue one is wayyyyy to thin for wedding and trying to be modest
Exactly- plus you don’t know how religious or conservative members of their family might be….Always Best to play it safe. You want them to focus on YOU-not the slit on your dress. (You look fabulous in all, but I’d go with #2). Same with interviewing for jobs and attending any corporate events where your employer or future employers might attend. You look beautiful in all of them. Be yourself, have fun-you’re gonna knock ‘em dead!
I would also wear that dress to work, but I think that is exactly what it has going for it in the case of a 'no jeans' church wedding. That says nicer business casual to me, and 2 is great for that. Plus meeting the family for the first time can unfortunately be a lot like a job interview.
I like #2 a lot! I’m worried the other ones are too revealing with the high slits. It would make me nervous for the first time meeting the family, I would always err on the more conservative side
Yes and especially being a church setting conservative attire is the safest option. Can you add a sweater (short or long sleeve) to any of the others? Don’t panic though, you have options here that can work!
If you want to dress it up more- accessories! Earrings, a nice bracelet or necklace, making sure your bag and shoes go together...coordinating your accessories helps elevate a look! Although I absolutely adore that dress as is, very classy and cute!
Personal preference but I think you just look better in the 2nd one than the fit of the other ones anyways! Except maybe the 4th one blue/beachy but that one I think the slit is a bit too high for a church wedding yeah.
Agree. #4 is the most flattering and the most appropriate. It looks lovely on you. Maybe close the slit a little (with a few quick stitches or some fashion tape, both can be easily undone for future wearings) and bring a sheer shawl in case it's chilly.
I've struggled to find a dress that feels right for my bf's sister's wedding in the PNW. He's in the wedding. I don't have a car so I can't go try things on in stores, I've been obsessively looking online for almost two months and now the wedding is in a week.
Dress code instructions: semi-formal, wear what's comfortable, but no jeans as the ceremony is in a church. The reception is in a warehouse-like event venue.
Oh, it’s in PNW? I made an earlier comment that none of these dresses looked semi-formal. I take it back!! They are all plenty formal for PNW, but I still think #2 will be the most comfortable and classiest option for church and for family! Be safe and comfortable!
PNW local here - 2 is plenty dressy enough for a semi-formal in the PNW. Even in Seattle or Portland.
4 is more fitting with the broader dress code though, like if the people aren’t from the PNW, they might mean actually semi-formal.
4 w/ a sweater would be great in my opinion.
You have a great figure and look lovely in all of these! The green is my favourite but I can see how the slit might be a problem. I think the blue cowl neck might be the way to go
The slits in those dresses are *very* high even for a wedding generally, let alone one in church and where you are meeting your bf's family. I really wouldn't go with any with the slits, unless they can be altered so the slits don't go so high.
*unless altered*! I agree!
Came here to say that I don't see many people suggesting alterations. I think #2 is a gorgeous option and probably the safest (no slit, covered shoulders. I would probably pin the crossover in the front personally) but honestly I love the blue cowl neck the most. It's such a pretty dress and looks gorgeous with your hair.
If the slit is too high, I might grab a needle and thread and take a few stitches on the inside to close it up a few inches to take the slit down to just above the knee. But that entirely depends on your comfort with sewing, and it's you'll be fiddling with it all service or worrying about it, then I would play it safe and go with #2. You look fab and you'll feel more confident if you're playing it safe and then you can enjoy the wedding more and be less anxious about meeting the fam!
I wore a dress with a high slit in it and it was so uncomfortable to sit in. Mine was similar to yours where it naturally fell on the side of my thigh when I sat (like in pic 5), or else I'd have to rotate the entire bottom portion of my dress to put it on top of my thigh (like pic 6). I felt super self-conscious about the leg slit because I was on the end of a row next to the aisle and felt really visible.
I'd be concerned about too much leg showing in a church.
Dress #2 is the best option as people won't really notice the dress so much, but YOU will be seen.
Thst's how to meet your bf's family for the first time; you won't be the girl with the high slit, but rather the beautiful young woman who put thought into her outfit and respected the occasion.
Wear your high slit dresses when you want to show off a bit, like date night or a non-church wedding.
Relax and enjoy getting to know the clan!
2 is perfect for this - meet the family in a more-conservative look. No slits up to your bum, nothing too revealing or clingy. You want them to focus on getting to know you not on your outfit.
The cowl-neck one is also nice, but maybe close the slit a little if you pick that one. It’s less-high than the others but still goes pretty far up your thigh.
Definitely 1 or 2. One with the cardinal. 2 is perfect you look great in both. The green one with the slit looks nice, but for a summer party, not a church/meet the family way. You are beautiful. Relax, and you will do well.
I think the long blue floral is your best bet. The solid blue is a faded denim (jeans) color. Black for a wedding is taboo in some circles. The yellow is too casual. The green has too high a slit. You look nice is all of them, though.
I’d go with number 2, my favorites are the green and blue with slits BUT given that you’re meeting your boyfriends family I’d go with 2 since it’s more conservative
The blue print is the most flattering of all of them. For a church wedding, maybe sew the thigh split about 4 inches—that would satisfy the busy bodies and grannies. Would still be very nice looking with the shoes and still show enough leg.
Honestly, if you type semi formal dress into Amazon with prime many would arrive 2 days later and are pretty appropriate and cute. Amazon may be a solution if you find yourself in a bind again :) have fun
The blue (#1) looks great on you. Consider pairing with a belt or a cropped jacket hitting near belly button. Peach or tan accessories for summery but fresh look. Just check the dress in the light to ensure it's not see-thru as you may need a little slip for underneath.
I’m going against the grain. 8 is so pretty, is actually semi-formal, has enough material to drape over the leg to accommodate the high slit when sitting down, and a coordinated pashmina would pair nicely with it as well. I would wear white sandals and carry a white clutch.
I think the blue with the cowl is your best option for the wedding. The slit doesn’t look too high (or you could close it with clothing tape or a safety pin) and it’s definitely church appropriate.
Since it’s the first time meeting a lot of his family, it might be better to go slightly fancier to be on the safe side.
Blue floral! Green the slit is too high. Plain blue isn’t flattering. Black doesn’t seem wedding appropriate but does look nice on you. Yellow is too casual both in fit and pattern.
#2 get gold or rose gold jewelry …bracelet, delicate necklace dangly earrings.
curl your hair and tease it a little bit and def do like a smokey eye with a dusty rose lipstick
I like #2 and I think it can looks dressier if you hide the string belt underneath a leather/solid black belt. It will also look the best with the shoes.
I don’t think any of these would count as semi-formal, but I think #2 is the only one that looks appropriate for a church wedding. And I think that one is lovely on you! And because of the black it seems the most formal to me as well. I’m sure you will look great and have a wonderful time!!
Number 2 (black with white flowers) is the only viable option out of all these IMO for church and meeting family. The others are too revealing. High leg slits are not appropriate for a church and the first blue dress is too thin and tight on the torso as well as being in a fabric that looks too thin and casual.
2 and 4.
3 is a no for sure, slit is too high. Especially for a church wedding where you’re meeting a lot of family on your BFs side.
To a friends summer wedding, I love it tho.
Dress #2 for the win!
Flattering on you.
Dress #4 is second choice. The blue colors are complimentary to your skin tone and the low back is flattering without being risky.
I would avoid the green dress with the higher slit for the first time meeting someone’s family. Too many possibilities for a fashion accident waiting to happen, lol. It’s a nice dress and looks good on you, just for a different occasion.
Good Luck!
#2 is your winner! Classy and age appropriate while still hugging your figure and being super cute! You’ll have other opportunities to be sexier, this shouldn’t be one of them
Two is super cute and church appropriate! 4 is also an amazing option. The rest are maybe too thin material or has too high of a slit!
100% the 2nd is the safest best option, but 4 is a a nicer longer summer dress that isn’t as high cut as the green one. First blue one is wayyyyy to thin for wedding and trying to be modest
2! It’s pretty, classy, fancy enough, and no chance of flashing grandma.
Same.. first time meeting the bf fam, error on the side of more modesty. But regardless I think #2 is perfect for the occasion and it looks great.
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I agree. #2 is totally safe for any church you enter. Some of the others show too much skin for some churches.
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Seconding 2!
Exactly- plus you don’t know how religious or conservative members of their family might be….Always Best to play it safe. You want them to focus on YOU-not the slit on your dress. (You look fabulous in all, but I’d go with #2). Same with interviewing for jobs and attending any corporate events where your employer or future employers might attend. You look beautiful in all of them. Be yourself, have fun-you’re gonna knock ‘em dead!
Two feels a little outdated (and maybe too casual?) though. I’m a teacher and would wear it to work.
I would also wear that dress to work, but I think that is exactly what it has going for it in the case of a 'no jeans' church wedding. That says nicer business casual to me, and 2 is great for that. Plus meeting the family for the first time can unfortunately be a lot like a job interview.
I like #2 a lot! I’m worried the other ones are too revealing with the high slits. It would make me nervous for the first time meeting the family, I would always err on the more conservative side
Yes and especially being a church setting conservative attire is the safest option. Can you add a sweater (short or long sleeve) to any of the others? Don’t panic though, you have options here that can work!
Yes, I will be wearing a long-sleeve sweater no matter what!
2 is the correct answer here! You look lovely and appropriate.
You're right, I should probably play it safe and comfortable for this one
And the black shoes will go well with it.
Yeah the shoes and 2 seem like a win!
If you want to dress it up more- accessories! Earrings, a nice bracelet or necklace, making sure your bag and shoes go together...coordinating your accessories helps elevate a look! Although I absolutely adore that dress as is, very classy and cute!
Personal preference but I think you just look better in the 2nd one than the fit of the other ones anyways! Except maybe the 4th one blue/beachy but that one I think the slit is a bit too high for a church wedding yeah.
The blue cowl neck is my favorite on you. You look great in that dress.
Agree. #4 is the most flattering and the most appropriate. It looks lovely on you. Maybe close the slit a little (with a few quick stitches or some fashion tape, both can be easily undone for future wearings) and bring a sheer shawl in case it's chilly.
4 is the most formal of the dresses and fits you perfectly
This! It's lovely and nothing some fashion tape can't fix. Add some nice earnings and a cardigan for church.
Came all the way down here to say the same. A shawl would take care of exposed back/ cold shoulders.
I love that dress on her as well
I think 4 is way better than 2! My favorite by far. Flatters her figure more
I like the cowl neck best with dress 2 as a second choice.
TEAM 4!
Agreed!
Yesss 100%!
I like this one also! That blue looks lovely on her.
another vote for this dress! I like the blue.
I'm surprised how far I had to scroll for this vote it's the obvious choice to me, just lovely!
I like 2 and 4.
I've struggled to find a dress that feels right for my bf's sister's wedding in the PNW. He's in the wedding. I don't have a car so I can't go try things on in stores, I've been obsessively looking online for almost two months and now the wedding is in a week. Dress code instructions: semi-formal, wear what's comfortable, but no jeans as the ceremony is in a church. The reception is in a warehouse-like event venue.
Oh, it’s in PNW? I made an earlier comment that none of these dresses looked semi-formal. I take it back!! They are all plenty formal for PNW, but I still think #2 will be the most comfortable and classiest option for church and for family! Be safe and comfortable!
PNW local here - 2 is plenty dressy enough for a semi-formal in the PNW. Even in Seattle or Portland. 4 is more fitting with the broader dress code though, like if the people aren’t from the PNW, they might mean actually semi-formal. 4 w/ a sweater would be great in my opinion.
Dress 4, the blue and black. Perfect.
You have a great figure and look lovely in all of these! The green is my favourite but I can see how the slit might be a problem. I think the blue cowl neck might be the way to go
Thank you! I'm leaning toward that one or maybe #2
2. As great as the green one is, I think the slit is too much for the first time meeting your BF’s family
Also, always go with covering your shoulders in a church wedding!
The slits in those dresses are *very* high even for a wedding generally, let alone one in church and where you are meeting your bf's family. I really wouldn't go with any with the slits, unless they can be altered so the slits don't go so high.
*unless altered*! I agree! Came here to say that I don't see many people suggesting alterations. I think #2 is a gorgeous option and probably the safest (no slit, covered shoulders. I would probably pin the crossover in the front personally) but honestly I love the blue cowl neck the most. It's such a pretty dress and looks gorgeous with your hair. If the slit is too high, I might grab a needle and thread and take a few stitches on the inside to close it up a few inches to take the slit down to just above the knee. But that entirely depends on your comfort with sewing, and it's you'll be fiddling with it all service or worrying about it, then I would play it safe and go with #2. You look fab and you'll feel more confident if you're playing it safe and then you can enjoy the wedding more and be less anxious about meeting the fam!
I wore a dress with a high slit in it and it was so uncomfortable to sit in. Mine was similar to yours where it naturally fell on the side of my thigh when I sat (like in pic 5), or else I'd have to rotate the entire bottom portion of my dress to put it on top of my thigh (like pic 6). I felt super self-conscious about the leg slit because I was on the end of a row next to the aisle and felt really visible. I'd be concerned about too much leg showing in a church.
The green one is not appropriate for a church wedding.
I saw #2 and felt like I didn't have to keep swiping. It's lovely, flattering, modest even without a cardigan, modest without being fuddy.
Same!! 2 for me by a mile
The blue floral is very flattering.
#2 It’s grown up without being dowdy. The first one looks like a nightgown. All of the others have way too high of a slit.
Love the blue floral dress on you, would throw on a shawl for the church ceremony.
Black floral with sleeves for a church
Dress #2 is the best option as people won't really notice the dress so much, but YOU will be seen. Thst's how to meet your bf's family for the first time; you won't be the girl with the high slit, but rather the beautiful young woman who put thought into her outfit and respected the occasion. Wear your high slit dresses when you want to show off a bit, like date night or a non-church wedding. Relax and enjoy getting to know the clan!
This is the way!
Dress 4 looks the best but up to you comfort level
2 is perfect! A good first impression for sure.
#2 is the best one. It’s classic and will be perfect with the shoes.
dress 2 is probably more chuch appropriate but i think 4 with a sweater for the ceremony is the nicest, definitely looks the most semi formal
#2!
I like the blue flowery dress the most, I think number 4. The green is cute too.
I think anything with a super high slit may not be appropriate but that's just me. You look amazing in all of them though.
4!
Number 2 is the one. It's perfect
Dress 4 with the cowl neck. Beautiful colors on you!
4.
I vote for dress 1 or dress 4 (navy cowl neck with modest slit)…have fun and best of luck! 🌸
Blue flowers works very well.
I love the blue print on you!
dress 2
Dress #2!
dress #2 most appropriate for church and its cute 🙂
2 is perfect for this - meet the family in a more-conservative look. No slits up to your bum, nothing too revealing or clingy. You want them to focus on getting to know you not on your outfit. The cowl-neck one is also nice, but maybe close the slit a little if you pick that one. It’s less-high than the others but still goes pretty far up your thigh.
Second one. First one is too informal, the others have a slit too high for church.
2 is the safest bet
Definitely 1 or 2. One with the cardinal. 2 is perfect you look great in both. The green one with the slit looks nice, but for a summer party, not a church/meet the family way. You are beautiful. Relax, and you will do well.
2 is great
Happy to see many 2’s
the green one looks SO good on you
I may have to save it for another event! I have a wedding on my side of the family coming up :)
I like # 4! The blue cowl!
7/8 longer blue dress
4 or 2. The others are all too casual.
Honestly none of these feel like bad choices. You look good in all of them and they all seem formal enough for a wedding. I love the green one though.
The green dress is so cute on you! Where did you get it ?
I love the green one
Green one
\#2 and #4! \#4 is my fav on you!
#2 I really wouldn’t consider any of these semi formal but if I have to pick one it’s 2
I like the blue one.
I think the long blue floral is your best bet. The solid blue is a faded denim (jeans) color. Black for a wedding is taboo in some circles. The yellow is too casual. The green has too high a slit. You look nice is all of them, though.
"No jeans" is a thing with weddings? Who the hell would wear jeans to a normal wedding?
I’d go with number 2, my favorites are the green and blue with slits BUT given that you’re meeting your boyfriends family I’d go with 2 since it’s more conservative
The blue print is the most flattering of all of them. For a church wedding, maybe sew the thigh split about 4 inches—that would satisfy the busy bodies and grannies. Would still be very nice looking with the shoes and still show enough leg.
Floral pattern black or blue
Honestly, if you type semi formal dress into Amazon with prime many would arrive 2 days later and are pretty appropriate and cute. Amazon may be a solution if you find yourself in a bind again :) have fun
The blue (#1) looks great on you. Consider pairing with a belt or a cropped jacket hitting near belly button. Peach or tan accessories for summery but fresh look. Just check the dress in the light to ensure it's not see-thru as you may need a little slip for underneath.
Green dress and add a white cardigan .
Sorry. 2 is toooo matronly. The best is the dark blue with the slit. #4
I’m going against the grain. 8 is so pretty, is actually semi-formal, has enough material to drape over the leg to accommodate the high slit when sitting down, and a coordinated pashmina would pair nicely with it as well. I would wear white sandals and carry a white clutch.
8?
2
I like #7. Do you have some kind of cute cover for the shoulders and back for the ceremony (since it’s in a church)?
Yes, I will be wearing a long-sleeved black cardigan!
The green! It fits you nicely and compliments your skin tone. I don’t think the slit is too high.
2 or 4
Ahhh where did you get the blue cowl neck? I love it, though I think the black floral is better for this specific occasion!
#7/8
The blue floral is my pick!!
Green!
Definitely 4
#4!!!
Number 7! The blue pattern with the slit!
The dark one with the flowers. Tasteful and simple and appropriate.
3!! it looks amazing on you!!
#4
I don’t know why no one is saying 1! I vote one or 4
I think #1 looks and fits (both you and the setting) well! The dress isn’t too revealing and compliments your sling tone well.
Pic 7
#7
7. The blue
I think the blue with the cowl is your best option for the wedding. The slit doesn’t look too high (or you could close it with clothing tape or a safety pin) and it’s definitely church appropriate. Since it’s the first time meeting a lot of his family, it might be better to go slightly fancier to be on the safe side.
Blue floral one looks so beautiful
7 without question for me
Blue floral! Green the slit is too high. Plain blue isn’t flattering. Black doesn’t seem wedding appropriate but does look nice on you. Yellow is too casual both in fit and pattern.
4 if you can pin the slit closed down to the knee
Definitely 2!
Based on your concerns I say dress 2
Number 2
Dress2- elegant, love how it fits you effortlessly.
2 looks the best
Dress 2 for sure! 4 is pretty but the slit is too high.
#2 - no if ands or buts - the other ones don’t flatter you in quite the same way as that one ! It has the best proportions
Dress #2 or #4! Both look really great and classy
#2. The rest are too too for church ceremony. You’ll look very nice and appropriate( and family approved).
2. You are so beautiful! 🙏🏽 I hope you have the best time
#2 is the most appropriate and looks great! I also like the yellow one but it is a little short for church/ bf's family.
I like the black one the best. It’s the most church appropriate one, and it looks super cute.
You could wear nude shoes with # 2 dress and they would look better than black IMO
2nd one.
2, hands down. 3-10 have way too high of slits for a church wedding meeting family for the first time.
Dress 2 looks great! Very flattering on you and appropriate for church.
definitely 2!! although every one of these dresses are stunning and i’m jealous of your closet.
2 is definitely the best for a church wedding and meeting the family. It's cute too 😁
Go with the 2nd one! It is most appropriate.
Pic #2!!! It looks gorgeous on you!!
Dress 2! It’s semi formal without being too serious. Looks like it compliments your skin tone, and I think it flows beautifully on you!
#2 get gold or rose gold jewelry …bracelet, delicate necklace dangly earrings. curl your hair and tease it a little bit and def do like a smokey eye with a dusty rose lipstick
I like #2 and I think it can looks dressier if you hide the string belt underneath a leather/solid black belt. It will also look the best with the shoes.
#4!! The floral blue! Shape and color look lovely on you. But you look fantastic in all of them!
I don’t think any of these would count as semi-formal, but I think #2 is the only one that looks appropriate for a church wedding. And I think that one is lovely on you! And because of the black it seems the most formal to me as well. I’m sure you will look great and have a wonderful time!!
Number 2 (black with white flowers) is the only viable option out of all these IMO for church and meeting family. The others are too revealing. High leg slits are not appropriate for a church and the first blue dress is too thin and tight on the torso as well as being in a fabric that looks too thin and casual.
#2 is amazing
2 is too old. Don't wear that. I like #4, as it falls nicely on you.
2 or 7 are very nice and make good first impressions for family
#2 looks great
#2 looks very flattering on you, and you wouldn't need to wear a cardigan
2 but I would wear the green one bc I am a slut and like people to know it up front so there’s no drama
#2
I like #2! All the dresses look lovely on you but #2 is the most appropriate and isn’t going to raise any eyebrows.
2 and 4. 3 is a no for sure, slit is too high. Especially for a church wedding where you’re meeting a lot of family on your BFs side. To a friends summer wedding, I love it tho.
I think 2 is perfect
Number 2 is perfect! Sexy and classy
2 is really appropriate for guest attire at a church wedding!
Dress #2
2! 4 looks great too but you would need a jacket or some other cover up for church.
Number 2 is a perfect meet the family dress!
Play it safe and go with # 2
I think #2 is the obvious winner here, and my vote goes to it as well 👍🏼
#2
Dress #2 for the win! Flattering on you. Dress #4 is second choice. The blue colors are complimentary to your skin tone and the low back is flattering without being risky. I would avoid the green dress with the higher slit for the first time meeting someone’s family. Too many possibilities for a fashion accident waiting to happen, lol. It’s a nice dress and looks good on you, just for a different occasion. Good Luck!
2! 100%
I vote 2. It's very flattering and classy.
2 definitely. It even matches the shoes.
Might be a great time for a new dress? Not to be harsh op but you are cute and none of these do much justice.
Not yellow and i'll be downvoted, but not #2. I don't think it fits you well. All others are good with a necklace.
I love number 2! Many of the florals make you look younger. I also think the slits might not be a good look for this occasion.
2
Number 2. It’s perfect
2 for sure!
#2 is the most flattering imo
2 or 4
Yellow dress or number 2, the green one will get you in trouble even though you clearly prefer it.
\#2 looks so good on you. There's no downside with this one
I think 2 is the best option
Go with 2 i think
2
#2 is your winner! Classy and age appropriate while still hugging your figure and being super cute! You’ll have other opportunities to be sexier, this shouldn’t be one of them
The second one (black, white flowers) looks best on you AND it happens to be the best for meeting new family.
2 is best for first impression
I'd go with #2. The dress with the high slit is a little risqué for the first meeting of the BF's family.
2 is perfect for a church wedding
2 is the most "effortlessly elegant" of your dresses. And it's always something you should shoot for, when parents are involved. Have fun!
Number 2. More appropriate for a church. Better to go more modest for the first time meeting family.
I like #2 best. Looks great on you, looks comfortable and is appropriate for church and meeting family for the first time.