YES TO THE DRESS? Bride faces criticism from trolls after dyeing her wedding dress pink for reuse at a formal event.

Bride Receives Backlash for Dyeing Wedding Dress for Sustainability Efforts

Immy, a UK-based bride, received criticism from online trolls after she decided to dye her second-hand wedding dress for reuse. Immy is passionate about sustainability and wanted to give her wedding dress a new lease of life. However, trolls slammed her efforts, claiming that the dress looked like a nightgown. Despite the negative feedback, Immy stands by her decision and encourages others to consider sustainable options for their own wedding dresses. Her commitment to sustainability is commendable and deserves recognition.
Immy wanted to wear her wedding dress again

She decided to dye her dress to give it a new lease of lifeCredit: TikTok/@sustainablyvegan

She dyed it a dark crimson red but trolls were quick to say it looked like a nightgownCredit: TikTok/@sustainablyvegan

Bride Upcycles Second-Hand Wedding Dress for Sustainability, Shares Process on TikTok

Immy, who goes by @sustainablyvegan on TikTok, shared her process of dyeing her second-hand wedding dress on the platform. She explained that she wanted to make a sustainable choice and opted to upcycle the dress instead of selling it. The ivory silk dress had lace panelling around the bust and a flowy skirt, making it a perfect candidate for dyeing. Immy bought the dress second hand to save money and reduce waste, and decided to give it a new lease of life. Her efforts towards sustainability are inspiring and showcase the importance of conscious choices when it comes to fashion.

Immy continued: “I kind of hate the idea of wearing something once and then letting it sit in my closet just getting dusty.

“I decided, instead of being safe, to go with a bold colour and honestly, the colour is looking so beautiful.”

The bride decided to dye her wedding dress a deep crimson red, and she clearly loved the results.

“My friend dyed her converse brown and gave me the inspo to finally dye my wedding dress,” she captioned the post revealing where she got her inspiration from.

Bride’s Upcycled Wedding Dress Goes Viral on TikTok, Receives Mixed Reactions

Immy’s TikTok videos showcasing her upcycled wedding dress garnered over 3.5 million views and 200k likes, with mixed reactions from viewers. While some praised her sustainable efforts and thought the dress looked stunning, others criticized it, claiming it looked more like a nightgown than a wedding gown. Despite the negative comments, Immy was clearly pleased with the results and blew a kiss to the camera in one of the videos. Her commitment to sustainability and creative approach to fashion are inspiring and showcase the potential of upcycling and reuse in the industry.

Someone else commented: “That is soo gorgeous.”