March 3rd 2024.
Redditors were discussing a mother who had caused quite a stir with her choice of outfit for her daughter's upcoming wedding. The dress in question was a nude tulle gown with a rhinestone-embellished neckline, which the bride had shared on social media for others to give their opinions on. Some people seemed to think the dress was too bridal, while others thought it was too attention-grabbing for a mother-of-the-bride.
One user, ActualWheel6703, pointed out that it didn't seem like a traditional mother-of-the-bride dress and that the bride's hesitation in posting it showed that she wasn't fully comfortable with it. Another user, Admiral-Low-1829, added that the dress seemed like the mother was trying to prove she still had "it" and was seeking attention. Many other commenters compared the dress to a prom or Quinceanera dress, saying it was too youthful and accentuated the mother's chest too much.
But one user, UniversityAny755, had a different perspective. They shared that their family had a code word, "cupcake," for someone who was inappropriately dressed at a family formal event like a wedding. They suggested that the mother should wear the dress so guests could have something to snark on. Ultimately, it seemed like most people agreed that the dress was not appropriate for the occasion.
However, as we know, wearing white to a wedding is also a major faux pas. Shelley Brown, senior fashion and beauty editor at The Knot, explained that guests should avoid wearing white unless explicitly requested by the couple. She also advised running it by the couple or choosing a different outfit as a courtesy. Ultimately, the focus should be on celebrating the newlyweds, not trying to upstage them.
But there are some exceptions, as one mother of the groom proved. Jodi Jones wore a tiara and an Elsa-inspired sparkly dress to her son's wedding, which was actually part of the dress code: "upstage the bride." Her TikTok video of the outfit has gone viral, with over 2.3 million views. This was all in good fun, as the two grooms wanted to give their wedding a special twist.
While some may view this as upstaging the bride, it seems like it was all in good fun and in line with the wedding's theme. In the end, the most important thing is to respect the couple's wishes and celebrate their special day with them. And maybe avoid certain dress colors and styles to be on the safe side.
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