What would you do?

[~me~]

I'd probably go with the two friends opinion. My DH is not great in the fashion stakes so really I have mine and my friends judgement only.
Has he been right in the past?
I think your and your friends opinion is right on the money
Woo Hoo on your Birthday!!

[Tinks]

I don't know. Are the friends they type of friends who would tell you if the dress looked horrible even if you loved it?

I'd probably keep looking around and if I found something I liked as much as that dress I'd exchange it then, if not, wear it to the party.

[Beach Mama]

Aww that sucks babe It would depend on what he has been like in the past, but TBH if that was me, I would be looking for something else unless you absolutely love it yourself and won't feel conscious in it. If you think you will be self conscious because of what he has said, then I would be looking for another one. If you don't find something, then you have it as a back up I guess- are your friends totally honest?? I only have one gf who is completely honest with me when shopping which I love because she won't say it looks ok even if she knows it is something I love.

Good luck hun xoxoxox