Mother-of-the-bride slammed for ‘attention-seeking’ dresses & many say she needs something more ‘modest’ & less ‘flashy’

Published on September 20, 2025 at 01:51 PM
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A MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE has been slammed after showing off dress options for her daughter’s big day.

Candice, a from the , explained that her daughter is set to say in just a few weeks time, but she is still undecided on what to .

Woman trying on a black sequined off-the-shoulder gown with sheer black overlay and straps, labeled "Option 1."A mother has been slammed for her “attention-seeking” dress options for her daughter’s big day A woman in a black and gold sequined dress with thin straps and a plunging neckline.Candice took to social media to ask for advice on what to wear for the wedding, but was told to look for something less “flashy” and “more modest”

Desperate for advice, the took to , where she showed off her options.

Alongside her video, Candice wrote: “My daughter is getting married next month. Help me choose my !!”

As well as being the , Candice acknowledged that she has a very important duty on her daughter’s big day.

She explained: “I will be walking her down the aisle, so the idea is for us to be ‘opposites’.”

Candice confirmed that her has the theme of black and rose gold.

While the bride will be wearing a rose gold dress with black detailing, Candice shared four frock options, all of which were also maxi length.

The first one, a black off-the-shoulder dress, was covered in subtle sparkles.

Following this, Candice modelled a second frock, a strappy black dress with a sparkly silver design.

The third dress was quite similar, with a lower, .

Meanwhile, the fourth and final dress was black with an eye-catching rose gold sparkle.

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Huge divide

But Candice’s clip, which she posted under the username @ candysass77 , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone and racked up 2.3 million views, 123,500 likes and 28,200 comments.

Social media users were left totally divided by the dresses – while some thought they looked “great,” others advised Candice to go for something less “” and more “age-appropriate.”

One person said: “I’m a bridal stylist! I think you’ve picked some great options! 2 is my fave. Love the art deco motif.”

Neither one, they all look like a hot mess

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Another added: “2 and 3 were my favs, you look stunning in them.”

A third commented: “I LOVE number 3 on you! It highlights your curves but doesn’t take away from her dress.”

However, at the same time, one user advised: “Continue , these will draw away from her.”

Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette

If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble.

  • Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom.
  • Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided.
  • Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream – even if it’s not.
  • Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered.
  • Wearing white is a massive no-no if you’re not the bride.

A second recommended: “Noooo something more modest perhaps.”

Someone else penned: “Too sparkly, shiny, flashy. You need plain black – less shine.”

While one user wrote: “Neither one, they all look like a hot mess. Us need more support.”

Not only this, but another stressed: “You need something more mature.”

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