I wore a £27 second-hand wedding dress on my big day and loved it

A BRIDE has been criticised after altering the vintage wedding dress she found in her sister’s wardrobe.

The woman made a slight change in her style, but people told her it looked better before.

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In her viral videoTikTok user Emma Frances (@emmafranceslev) said she came across the look by chance when trying on her family’s wedding dresses.

She explained that her sister had picked up the vintage dress for £27 to wear on a photoshoot.

Emma saw the dress when she tried on her mother and grandmother’s dress.

The TikToker tried the look out of curiosity and was shocked by how much she liked it.

“Wait, if I add any more structure, I’m not kidding, this is exactly what I had in mind,” she said.

Emma said the dress had all the elements she was hoping for, including a dropped waist, pearls, delicate lace detailing and a midi length.

She explained that she had to add boning to the bodice to give it more structure.

However, it was a temporary change that caused a stir among her viewers.

Emma admitted the flowy, off-the-shoulder sleeves weren’t her style.

She decided to have a seamstress tuck them into the bodice so that it looked like the sleeves were empty.

While the change was made with her sister’s approval and could easily be undone, TikTok users were less than impressed with the move.

“ARE YOU KIDDING? The sleeves were the BEST PART,” said one follower.

“I think the sleeves are so beautiful and they give the dress an extra dimension,” wrote another TikToker.

“Honestly, it looks like a cute dress without the sleeves, but there’s nothing wrong with it for a wedding. The sleeves help give it a leg up in the wedding dress category,” a third person noted.

“The sleeves were the moment,” said another viewer.

Wedding Dress Trends 2024

Sophie Creed, bridal designer and founder of bridal brand e&w Couture, shared this year’s most popular wedding dress designs.

Sustainable Chic

Bridal fashion in 2024 will see a strong shift towards sustainability, with brides paying close attention to the fabrics they use to make their dresses.

Many brides also want to wear a second-hand dress or a vintage one.

Boho bliss

The bohemian aesthetic is effortless and laid-back elegance – ideal for relaxed weddings. Whether it’s in a garden, on a beach or under the stars, the boho trend is also great for nature-inspired weddings.

Couples opting for outdoor locations and bohemian-inspired dresses with flowing silhouettes, floral lace and whimsical details that blend in with the natural surroundings. It’s all about bringing the romance of the outdoors into the bridal wardrobe.

Bohemian-style dresses often feature vintage-inspired lace, flowy sleeves and airy details that will stand the test of time.

Satin elegance

Satin wedding dresses are winning the hearts of brides who appreciate the combination of modern simplicity and classic luxury.

This trend is suitable for weddings where an elegant, refined aesthetic is preferred. It is therefore an ideal choice for formal occasions, chic city weddings or other occasions where the bride wants to see herself in a dress that exudes sophistication and grace.

Daring romance

Oversized and daring modern models show a shift in bridal fashion.

This trend is for the bride who dares to be different, who breaks with tradition and embraces a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic on the most important day of her life.

“Whattt? I loved the sleeves!” wrote one commenter.

“No, it’s really the sleeves that make the dress,” someone else noted.

“I never expected you to do SUCH A BRUTALITY but still nice,” said one follower.

“Wait, you left off the sleeves? I’m so glad you got your actual dream dress, but the sleeves were so pretty,” another viewer commented.

“You blew it but congrats,” one TikTok user said.

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