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While white rehearsal dresses are the traditional and most popular choice, acting as a beautiful nod to your upcoming nuptials, modern fashion rules are entirely flexible

Fashion is fun, after all

Consider your height when choosing length

If you are buying instead of renting, expect to pay around $20 to $50 USD for a tailored modern Ao Dai in Hanoi or Hoi An

Image credits: Michael Kovac/Getty Images#15 Glenn Close The three-time Golden Globe winner wore a long-sleeve, black velvet dress with black gloves and heels.The outfit featured French words stitched in a manuscript style, with the "scribbles" getting more erratic around the gown's midsection

The khaki shirt had a soft collar worn with a black tie