'Skirt Looks Trashy': Non-traditional Sheer Wedding Gown Reignites Age-Old Debate over Women's Dressing
The viral clip has shed light on the enduring conflict between brides and their maternal figures when selecting the perfect wedding dress. The contentious issue revolves around a captivating and daring lace bridal gown, igniting a fierce debate within the bridal community.
Controversy surrounds a video posted by Virginia Bridal Boutique featuring a redheaded woman confidently striding in a sheer wedding gown. The video has sparked a renewed discussion on whether mothers should have the final say in their daughters' wedding attire. The video's title notes, "All jokes aside - it's your day, your way."
Opinions are divided, with some advocating for a bride's autonomy and self-expression, while others believe a mother's guidance is crucial in ensuring elegance and grace on a particular day.
Woman in a wedding dress | Source: instagram.com/celebrationbridalandtux
One woman insists that choosing her wedding attire is the bride's prerogative unequivocally. Still, she cautions that the bride should be prepared to cover the expenses herself if her mother disapproves, "Make sure you can pay for yourself if your mom doesn't approve," she advised.
Another woman staunchly asserted that the ultimate decision rests solely on the individual wearing the dress, "Doesn't matter if the one paying is MOB or the bride herself, only the bride gets final say."
Woman in a wedding dress and woman with bouquet of flowers | Source: instagram.com/celebrationbridalandtux
One of the mothers shared her experience, revealing that she had financed her daughter's wedding dress. However, she had refrained from trying on the dress, "Her leading choice for a while was a dress I thought was horrible, only when she found the perfect dress and we paid for it, I told her I didn't like her previous choice," says the mother.
"I told her I didn't like her previous choice. She got angry that I didn't tell her before. If she had pick the dress I didn't like, I'd have gone to my grave with that opinion," continues she.
A redheaded woman walks through a boutique | Source: instagram.com/celebrationbridalandtux
However, some people were more critical and expressive in their opinions, "Little girls trying exert their independence but still need mommy to pay how cute," said the grandma with the nickname paulyy_geee. The user with the handle muzikgal1 even called the dress "trashy."
On the other hand, some people held divergent opinions. One user, identified as tallspruce64, contended that the idea of the person who footed the bill for the dress should carry weight and be considered.
The redheaded woman is supported by a friend | Source: instagram.com/celebrationbridalandtux
A user with the nickname xbl8421 even called it manipulation, "Can't stand people like that, it's not your wedding so it's really not your choice." There is even a person who has expressed a complaint about her stride, "She's walking so awkwardly."
The woman, using the nickname "trippydeadgirl," shared her deeply personal story, "This is the exact dress I chose when I was due to marry the father of my child, long story short we didn't marry and now I'm single and thriving and this dress is sitting in my closet about to be given to my best friend because she fell in love with it and ik it'll make her wedding one to remember.cannot wait to give it to her here in a couple days!!"
With most people, the decision to choose a wedding dress is left to the bride, as it is her special day, and she should feel confident and beautiful in the outfit she chooses. Nevertheless, it is always important to consider the input and support of the mother, as her experience and guidance can help find a dress that fits the bride's vision and respects family traditions.