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- A woman who recently attended her close friend’s “very informal” wedding is “upset” because the groom criticized her gown, saying it looked like she “left half of her dress at home”
- Being the only person singled out has led the woman to feel “insecure and sad,” especially because there have been other rude remarks from the groom about her personal and professional life
- Redditors told the woman to “distance” herself from the bride and groom due to their negativity
A woman is second-guessing her wedding guest attire after the groom’s comment about her dress choice left her feeling “insecure.”
In a recent post on Reddit’s “Am I Overreacting” forum, the wedding guest, 25, wrote that she’s questioning whether or not her dress was inappropriate for the occasion. Sharing the groom’s negative remark as well as front and back photos of her gown, the woman asked Redditors how she should handle the situation and if her “upset” feelings are justified.
At the wedding, the bride informed her “really good friend” and “unofficial bridesmaid” that the groom told her that it looked like she “left half of her dress at home.”
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“She said it completely seriously, and she didn’t defend me or say he was kidding (I know he was not joking because I know how he is and his standards for my friend) nor did she say anything about my dress like ‘it’s pretty’ or ‘it’s good’ or ‘fine,’ ” the Redditor noted.
The woman’s red dress was floor-length with a cowl neckline. The only skin exposed was her arms and a small cutout in the back, which was mostly covered by her long hair.
While the woman understands that “the groom is religious and from a country near the Middle East with more conservative cultural expectations around modesty and clothing,” she’s confused why she was the only guest singled out for their attire.
“Other guests that attended were wearing long dresses without sleeves, short tight dresses, long tight dresses, etc.,” she said. “It wasn’t a super conservative reception at all, very informal and fun — drinking, partying, etc.”
She added, “I felt really insecure and sad after, and I’m just wondering why she would even say this to me.”
The woman also revealed that the groom had previously disparaged her, claiming she “only got her job” due to her “attractive” looks. Now, she wonders if she should address the issue or “brush it off.”
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Most Redditors commented that there was nothing wrong with the poster’s dress. They questioned why the bride didn’t keep the negative comment to herself.
“I’m not sure why she felt the need to share that with you, but I’d shake that off because that’s her husband, not yours, and you rocked that dress,” the top comment reads.
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Several people believe that the groom is attracted to the guest based on his repeated remarks about her physical appearance. If this is the case, they suggested it could explain why the bride didn’t defend her friend, arguing that she didn’t do so because she’s “jealous.”
“He is mad at himself for being attracted to you so he takes it out as criticism of you,” someone wrote. “She is mad at him being attracted to you and she does the same.”
Overall, the majority of Redditors encouraged the poster to “distance” herself from the couple because they don’t seem to be “supportive” friends.
