IMO there's sexy and on the opposite end is slutty and/or tacky. Really don't understand why anyone would choose to look slutty on their wedding day. You can look sexy without showing all your bits above & below. Just my opinion.
Luke going in ready to mock dresses and instantly caving to empathy for the woman the second she showed vulnerability really shows you who he is deep down. Regardless of if he likes your fashion choices, he doesn't want you to feel bad. I really like that. Fashion channels shouldn't be about tearing people down 100% of the time. We stan a non-toxic king.
You saw her underwear in the sheer dress it broke the look down as a whole. I am curious how you could style a dress like that. For me it is about the right fitting on the body and it is not for everyone every dress. But to find out what fits you is a cool journey.
Not sure what that had or has to do with anything. Except of course to get a sparky dig in at Christians. You go! You loving, tolerant, all- inclusive people, you.
it's always so bizarre to me how comfortable some people are expressing strong, often borderline condescending, opinions about someone else's wedding dress. You can have an opinion and state it without acting like you're righteously offended by someone else's preference.
For the English lady, the super sheer dress didn’t give her body and definition like the third dress did. When you tell a person what looks good or not on them you have to give specific reasons not just “it looks vile” that’s an opinion not a actual reason why it doesn’t suit you. Also, sometime’s when you’re turning a page in life you wear things that reflect the new you and if people don’t like it they can look the other way.
I agree the first one did nothing for her figure. The dress looked sad and limp on her. The second sheer dress was perfect and made her figure look even better.
I left a comment saying pretty much the same thing, & only just now saw yours. That 2nd dress that was mostly sheer just didn't flatter her body shape at all. It clung in the wrong areas and the lace clashed with the flow of the tattoos. 3rd dress was definitely the best.
Well it’s all opinions rather u give valid or invalid descriptions. Imo the second dressed looked beautiful on her, and has the most potential for alterations and layering to elevate the dress.
My problem with buying my wedding dress wasn’t that I hated everything, it was that I liked everything. I have pretty broad taste. I loved my dress when I got it but about a week later I was unsure. There were a million different dresses I could’ve gone with and I think would’ve been equally happy with. The pressure to find “THE ONE” was too much.
Haha I literally fear this for whenever I get married and have to pick a dress. I've always wanted something fitted with lace and lots of jewels and gold and maybe some skin showing but I know if someone shows me a ball gown I will go for it or stuck in-between 😬 My normal style also changes a lot. I can go from goth/alt, to girly glam, to stereotypical insta baddie, to tom boy only wearing sweaters depending on the day😂
@@Heaven13420 the trick is to get a dress that fits the vibe of the wedding. If it's a summer outdoor woodsy wedding, maybe dont do a rhinestone studded princess dress. If it's a fall wedding in a dark and moody ballroom, don't do the cream crocheted style summer boho dress. But then the problem is figuring out what your wedding style will be!! lol
@@joyofcookies Haha true. All I know is I don't want a crazy stressful wedding. Idk if I want it outside on the beach or an area with good scenery or inside a decorated building.... The only thing I know for sure is I want a massive after party with dancing that possiblity occurs on a beach😐😂
love watching luke squirm to say pleasant things about all the dresses. it's not the nudity he's bothered by, it's the fashion choices but he always keeps it positive in order to not offend people.
I think it's the time and place that makes him squirm. There's nothing inherently bad about super revealing clothes, but every style has a time and place. And when a person makes a fashion choice that the majority would consider poorly suited for the occasion, it tends to look awkward in a way that makes people have that reaction. Same idea is there's nothing wrong with sweatpants, but if a lawyer wore it to court people would raise eyebrows and be confused by it. Nothing wrong with wearing white, but if you show up in a white dress at your sister's wedding, it won't be as positively received.
@@missmay713 Weddings are very personal. If you're the type to judge the way that someone else wants to get married on the only day that is all about them, I feel like maybe I just wouldn't invite you
@@cherryj1425 I think maybe you are taking my comment as an attack or judgement, as opposed to simply explaining why many people who normally don't care when clothes are revealing are raising their eyebrows at these dresses. If you think being politely startled by an extreme outfit is judgement, I don't know exactly what to say besides it's really not.
@@dolphinswilltakeover That is not what gatekeeping means. Nor did I *ever* suggest they can't wear what they want. I pointed out why people (like Luke) may squirm or be startled when they usually have nothing against revealing clothes. Because, just like the comment I'm replying to said, its the fashion choice not the nudity itself.
I got married in a church, in a christian ceremony but my dress was still low back, showing off my tattoos, plunge neckline and a slit up the leg. You do you!
it depends on the church though and it is important to be respectful of the venue. In the deep south or an orthodox church that would not be OK. Indonesia for sure that would be a no no and they wouldn't do the ceremony. You are signing up to a dress code when you pick the venue
Some non American churches literally call women out and kick them out for not having by their shoulders covered. I was in Hungary and some old man was upset that my friend and I had tank tops. So my solution would be don’t get married in a church . Outdoor wedding are better.
That last dress - when this aired it was THE dress that they put on nearly every bride. Episode after episode, so many brides bought that one it was kind of sad to hear them say they wanted something "unique" and then they would all choose the same dress.
Well unique usually means “bombastic or understatement” - so you just need to feel like you are “different”. I also know brides who wanted to be “classy” to differentiate from the tacky ones and “no effort, no money” brides (sorry for the last one). It just shows that you should really go for your OWN wishes and looks and not be like “I am so special and better than x”.
There is a thing called “peer pressure” for a reason. We can choose what we want but sometimes we don’t see clearly. Our loved ones can help us make wiser decisions so as to not make fools of ourselves.
Right?! Put her in a fitted trumpet Pnina Tornei dress and she'd be elated. Usually when the bride tries a gown on for the 2nd time, and when the dress is the one, they put the veil on her so she can see the whole look. Consultants also usually make sure to do that in cases like hers, where they've already bought dresses but are still looking. Sometimes they just need to see the whole look together to feel like a bride, and I was surprised the consultant didn't do that.
Ugh yeah that consultant really annoyed me. She had no idea what the bride wanted, and it didn’t seem like she asked her any questions to clarify When I hear Jessica rabbit I think about the tight sheath dress with the slit that had a sweetheart neckline. That can’t be hard to find at a wedding dress boutique And the bride even said she didn’t like how that one dress looked like it was the two separate prices, so the woman brought out two dresses that looked even more like that for her to try??
And always making sure to separate his own opinion in a way that shows that it is HIS opinion and not the absolute opinion. Sure every aesthetic thing on this earth has rules and a craftmansship behind it but in the end what people find aesthetic is subjective.
Say yes to the dress Lancashire with Gok Wan is my favorite! He’s so sweet and supportive and the dresses are Way prettier than ones on the other shows.
"Say Yes To The Dress" shows are one of the few reality shows where I can relax, laugh, (ironically) use as "white noise" and see beautiful dresses. A HauteLeMode commentary makes the show even more entertaining.
Girl, it's YOUR day! You gotta do you. My family wanted me in a ballgown so bad. Dress shopping w the family was awful. Just trying on dress after dress i hated and felt like a fraud in. I am a jumpsuit girl. I'm like known to wear them everywhere. I went with bestie, found an awesome jumpsuit, had it tailored to the gawds and guess what my family is still saying 7 years later? "ICONIC". Trust your gut and do you ❤
Since there's alreay shaming comments here i just wanna throw out this: its your wedding. There's no such thing as a "too sexy" wedding dress. We don't have to pretend that we're all virgins anymore lmao. Wear as conservative or provocative of a dress that you want.
the same reasoning applies when a woman goes for a colored wedding dress - so what is she simply loves a blue dress or wants to wear a black dress? if turquoise is her favorite color? nothing wrong about it.
Totally agree, shit some people get married naked, its all whatever you want for your day and if people aren't into it they're welcome to disinvite themselves
@@melowlw8638 Agreed, just adding to you: even in Britain or Europe the tradition of wearing a white wedding dress is not *that* old. Before Queen Victoria's wedding in 1840 colourful wedding dresses were the norm and also not just worn once. Many women just used their best or sunday dresses.
It is inappropriate for a church wedding--but anywhere else seems OK. What happens in 10 years when depending on how one ages, putting the emphasis on a sexy body may no longer work.
"That's a whole lotta sheer " Well put, Luke! I appreciate your way of positive phrasing. I always learn something from you! 5 appts and 50 dresses kinda says she not only isn't ready to make a decision but she can't make a decision.
I cried at my fitting because I felt pressured into a different style that I wanted. My husband promised a dress I'd love for our 20th anniversary and I'm holding him to that!
This is exactly why I think I'll have my first appointment by myself, I'm super easily influenced by other people's opinions, but I know what looks good on me and I know the style I like so at my first appointment at least, I'm going alone hahaha
I am not Christian I'm hindu so my wedding outfit of course will be different but I am going by myself to buy it 😂 I can't take the anxiety of pleasing people on my day and at the same time not even be happy myself
Your problem is needing the approval of others then feeling disappointed afterwards when you didn't get what you want. You're doing it again the second time around by getting your husband to promise you a better dress. Just pick one you're happy with, but I suspect you still won't so you can complain about it afterward.
Sadly, the "Jessica Rabbit" dress looks like someone wrapped a sheet around the real dress. But, like Luke says, as long as she's happy ... but I do expect to see an episode where she buys dress #4.
She won’t be able to walk after she turns. Huge volume of stiff Duchess satin doesn’t flow. Think about when you turn around after the vows to exit the ceremony…..will have to have your bridesmaid run up and undo you from the cocoon so you can move. Nooooooooo.
Luke, I truly love how you give your opinion on fashion, but you're incredibly empathetic and you have a global and brand view of not just someones fashion, but also their feelings and how the garments make them feel. love the channel.
seeing luke smile makes me smile, and i hope it makes the next person smile, just a continuous smile train that anyone can ride! also love luke cus of how honest he is, love an honest king!
I loved watching this series as a child. I don't think I'd ever bring that many people if I was to shop for a wedding dress though as I'd probably be easily swayed like the second bride (and possibly regret it). I liked that the last bride was very adamant about what she wanted.
Im bad about wanting everyone to feel included 😂 like, family alone I have to bring my mom and the fiancés mom and both my sisters. Plus probably my maid of honor because i trust my best friend’s opinions but I also know she’ll hype me up and stand up for me if someone says something 😂
While I’m all for the ‘you do you’ vibe; The comment “he didn’t know where to look.” Stands out to me(in Mel’s section) For a fashion show, or a couture party the sheer dress would be great. But when I think of being at my wedding and having all my friends and family unable to look at me without feeling uncomfortable, it makes me sad. I want to feel confident and I want everyone attending to feel comfortable and the amount of dress revealing-ness should be a happy medium. 1yr later update: My initial comment didn’t well convey what actually bothered me about that bride. The short version is more “wear whatever you want, but the intentions behind her choices were kinda sus” I’m more concerned with her state of mind than her dress choices. The way it was presented in the editing of the show was that she enjoyed how uncomfortable her guy friend was when she was in a revealing dress. She reveled in the fact that he couldn’t look at her. It made her seem like she WANTED to make the people coming to her wedding feel awkward,uncomfortable and unable to look at her because of how scantily clad she was. Why does she want to treat her wedding guests like that? Aren’t these supposed to be people she cares about? It wasn’t *that* she wanted to wear something revealing that bothered me, it was *why*.
I think there's a time and place for feeling sexy and showing off your body- like going to the beach, going out for parties, heck, if you want- while errand shopping, etc. Like you mentioned, weddings are usually big events with lots of friends and family and maybe a church involved. It's weird to me for someone to want to be sexy and show off their body in a moment like that. Of all the other moments one has to do it, why does the wedding have to be it? In contrast, men aren't dressing to show off their bodies at their wedding. They aren't at the alter in muscle tees and hoochie daddy shorts. Wear what you want, but I also question why it's only been wedding dresses that have become more and more revealing.
@@arianam6430really all you should wear at a wedding is what you want to wear, if family and friends (especially father figures 🤮) can’t look at you without feeling uncomfortable because you look sexy then it’s their weird sexualisation problem? But I understand where you’re coming from, I personally wouldn’t care what anyone thought of my dress as long as I liked it aha
@logancullen9885 I don't think it's them sexualizing when you don't have nothing on. It's them trying to not to do it that renders them uncomfortable. We are always saying that it's not the way the woman dress, so keep yourself in check, but having to so that the whole duration of the wedding is asking a bit too much of everyone.
You're projecting yourself in HER situation though. You keep saying "me me me" but it's not you - this is HER wedding and she has her own mind and family. She clearly isn't sad. You need to step back and stop literally putting yourself in someone else's life because they are not you!
TBH when I was younger I was like "EW sexy wedding dresses are tacky" fast forward to when I actually got married at 35... bro I'm a grown ass woman, I'm going to wear a sexy dress because I am sexy lol. Also helps that it was blistering hot and humid on my wedding day so wearing as little clothing as possible was ideal. In the end all my photos look "old hollywood" glam and not tacky at all.
you're a grown ass woman so you can wear whatever you want. whether you want a sexy wedding dress or go for fake Elvis kitsch - as long as you like it!
@@Rin22730it sure the hell is lmao! You must live somewhere up North. In this humidity and 100 degree weather, I want to be in as little clothes as possible, and I'm a tomboy and don't enjoy looking feminine. It's just too hot for layers
Considering how expensive a good bridal dress is, if you're not going to wear a dress you actually like simply because the people have "expectations" for a more conservative dress, then might as well skip the whole wedding ceremony and just get legally married and call it a day.
That was fun! 😄 I love that you're respectful of the bride's feelings. You're right, no one need be mean even if they don't like the dress. One can be tactful.
The second dress for the first bride was probably my least favourite of the three, but I feel it can work with something like a white lace undergarment.
That was the real dress. Gok removed the satin sheath that was underlaying the lace. So not even the designer imagined her wearing it like that. So it is ok that the family was shaming the bride for this.
@RosetteAckesson Why am I the weird one? The designer wanted it with the lining. The family and friends wanted it with the lining. The only one that wants it without is the bride. I don't personally care what she wears. But the bride is being very selfish, wanting to make her family uncomfortable. Imagine what is going to happen with a roomful of guests? The bride is excited to make everyone uncomfortable. That tells me that her whole point of the wedding is not to marry her fiancé but to flaunt her bits in public even if they don't want to see them. And yeah, shaming is the old-fashioned way to keep people inside social constructs. What else do you want to do? Shaming THIS bride reminds her that there are public decency laws to be mindful of.
I used to work at a couture bridal shop and it’s so interesting watching say yes to dress now and knowing the brands! The first dress 3:22 looks like it’s from Enzoani! Gorgeous brand!
the way some people phrase things is awful, like if you dislike the dress make sure it's clear you're commenting on the dress! some of these people's 'friends' just sound like they're brutally insulting them Also, why were kleinfelds unable to find something sexy and slinky for that last bride? Like it's not a particularly wild idea- slinky fabric, low back, high slit and a sweetheart neckline but they kept pulling really bulky gowns
You were so spot on with many of your comments! I'm sure some of it's for the drama of TV, but it makes me feel so bad for the poor bride who loves the dress and has the confidence, to watch her get torn down. I also get annoyed at the consultants sometimes (more than just Gok) because they know that the entourage is going to react that way, but also put them in the line of fire to show them 'this is why you don't want to go this route'. It really eats at me!
Sexy is subjective, but I prefer sexy that doesn't distract from the bride herself. Some of the dresses are so over the top sexy that the wedding guests will be looking at the dress and not how beautiful and happy the bride looks on the wedding day.
I feel like bride number two’s dress was that Pnina Tornai dress. She loved it and her group tore her down while she wore it. If she had that dress and a bolero for the church ceremony, I think that would work.
These videos always make me happy, Lukes takes on the dresses and the family reactions resonate with me so deeply. Everyone should just wear what they want to wear. Ofc your loved ones can voice their opinions, but there’s no reason to be vile
Gok is the best in the biz. I will find a way to get my daughter to Gok when she is ready to pick a dress! And you, Sir HauteLeMode, are absolutely darling - kind, thoughtful and on point with your fashion critiques. This is a lovely video, thank you.
In the 1960's, grandma's used to knit toilet roll covers that involved a fashion doll wearing a knit dress with a super full skirt that covered the toilet roll. That hated dress of Stephanie's immediately reminded me of one of those dolls, lol.
The #1 rule of fashion and weddings is to put on what makes you happy. There is an art to balancing your “edge” with social expectation. Some are better at it than others, and some just don’t care to balance at all which I honestly respect. Personally, I think a bit of nudity is a fabulous choice if it’s purposeful. That being said, the purpose of bringing an entourage is to get an idea of people’s reaction to your dress. If you can hear your future MIL tell you she hates it but you still are brave enough to wear it, then girlie it’s the dress for you!
Im thinking the third bride reneged on the dress. I think she wanted to be on TV and she should have tried on some of the 1st brides choices if she was looking for sexy. The dress she chose looked like they had wrapped a curtain around her hips AND Jessica Rabbit had a specific dress - just get it made in white if that is what you want.
if she had gone with a strapless, fully beaded or shimmery, body con dress and elbow gloves, it would have been a great Jessica Rabbit dress! But the one she chose.... didnt she say another dress looked like it was 2 mismatched dresses and that's what she hated about it??? Because it looked like two different dresses hastily attached together without cohesion
I was married in 1987. I picked a gown my Dad did not like. It was beautiful and I was very thin so it looked perfect on me. My late husband said it was the happiest day of his life. In the end it’s celebrating the love and commitment of 2 people. ❤ we were married 31 years and had a beautiful family. I still have the dress😢
True. I think that some times....SOME of these brides just want to try on deesses, and they never decide. They keep coming back, but find something wrong with every dress. One bride was there 5 times already, and she still walked out with no dress. I had a feelimg she already HAD a dress, and was just "playing" dress up, to get on TV. It didnt make any sense.
I’m from a Catholic majority country and it’s common to have sexy wedding dresses as long as you have some kind of jacket or shawl to cover your shoulders doing the actual ceremony, the only one that wouldn’t cut it is the very sheer one the English girl tried on second.
The very sheer one really wasn't the whole dress. Gok removed the satin underlayment because the bride wanted to increase the sex appeal to the nth degree. I personally think it was appropriate for the friends and family to be aghast because it was so sheer that she would have had to do a Brazilian to look good for the wedding. To me, that is outrageous.
It's not shaming people. It's reminding them that it is a wedding and not a "look at me" show of one. She is only one half of the wedding. And she literally wants people to be embarrassed and feel uncomfortable to be there. If giving her a dose of reality is "shaming" then that's ok too. Remember that we are talking about a wedding here. Not going clubbing. If her friends and family exemplify the wedding guests, then it is rather selfish and rude for the bride to throw that in their faces like that. Reality is reality. We cannot always do whatever we want to do without any boundaries. We live in a world full of adults. If her wedding was for nudists, perhaps it would be different. But the reality is that her family is extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed. She would be spitting on the faces of people who are there to celebration her marriage. You don't think that behavior needs shaming?
This is my first time watching one of your videos and I have to say, I LOVE YOU! You put out such a positive energy and it’s so nice to hear someone affirming other peoples choices even if they aren’t your personal style. Gold star!
My dislike for very sheer wedding dresses stems from a single thing: I can't concentrate on the bride's face in them (and I'm a heterosexual woman). I personally feel that these dresses take away the focus from the person getting married, showcasing a mere body instead. As if it didn't matter who's in front of the altar as long as they're hot. Again, this is just a personal opinion, and I also believe that it's possible to find something sexy but not overly revealing (like the first or third dresses. I LOVED those.), but for me, completelly sheer is just too much. Of course if someone wants to wear a sheer dress for their wedding, it's their wedding, so go for it!
@@jlina that's such a gross mindset to me. like.. do you want your kids to actually be happy or do you want to hold money over their heads to get them to behave as puppets in your fantasy?
Bless you Luke you such lovely soul your compassion for someone being belittled by their so called loved ones is such a joy, plus your expressions & words always puts a smile on my face. I think the second dress had its merits the top looked lovely, but I don’t think the bottom suited their body frame & as you say, you take what works & what doesn’t & use that to find what suits them. Glad I found your channel I’m learning a lot about fabric & design, it’s a beautiful expression of self.
It took me a bit to figure out what my issue with bride No 1’s second dress was but I think I figured it out: to me it feels like half a dress, like it’s just the lace overlay and it makes it feel either unfinished or like a very expensive nightgown bc of the missing structure in it. I think there would’ve been a way to use that super sheer concept but still make it feel like an actually finished dress imo. But I absolutely loved the third dress on her! Bride no 2 I’m so sorry for her entourage bc they aren’t in her corner at all and are just telling her what her parents wouldn’t approve of as if she doesn’t know that herself. I actually really liked the bodice of the second dress on her (the one with the fufu skirt), but I wasn’t a fan of the skirt bc to me it distracted from the bodice too much? I think that bodice with a different skirt could actually look really elegant. Also I’ve been to many church weddings and if the top part was “too sexy” it’s not unusual to just have a short jacket styled on top that covers the shoulders for the ceremony 🤷
It was half a dress. Literally. Gok removed the satin sheath underlay that was included with the dress. So not even the designer would have agreed for her to wear the dress as she did.
Gok is great. Seeing his return after various uplifting shows of his, like How To Look Good Naked (which featured numerous people who were not thin and/or didn’t fit the "beauty standard" at the time of release feeling good about themselves) and his cooking shows has been a delight.
He doesn't actually work there. He is a member of the SYTTD host franchise like David Emmanuel. Gok has actually hosted some SYTTD Poland episodes. Lancashire also has a different cinematography vibe than the other ones (especially the UK one) where the sparkles and lace really stand out more. It makes the dresses look more like you would see them in real life rather than be all washed out. And Lancashire episodes are usually the newer ones with the newest in bridal fashion. Bridal changes really quickly.
I love how these videos are almost never about roasting the women's preferences. Every now and then someone will try something that just doesn't work for her, and even then you just observe the problems with the dress as kindly and objectively as possible. It's never about ridiculing or belittling people for not being fashion experts and I love that ♥️
I’ve been to 5 traditional church weddings and none of them had strict rules… and if one of the churches does just use the veil as cover ffs it’s not that serious and you’re not disrespectful when trying to respect god by marrying in his house.
Tattoos are great if you choose to get them. I am a breast cancer survivor, I have several tracking tattoos. I never wanted them, I hate them and am very careful to cover them and my scars up. Congrats to those who chose to get them. Enjoy them.
I did not understand Mel's obsession with exposing herself until i heard her mother talk. If the most important ppl in my life were that negative i would also oppose them as radically.
When the last lady said Jessica Rabbit I immediately expected a slinky, fitted dress, with a strapless sweetheart neckline, a slit (maybe not as high as the original dress), and covered in sequins and crystals. None of the dresses she tried on came even remotely close to what Jessica Rabbit wore.
the second dress does make me uncomfortable. i'm a big believer of wear what you want on your wedding, but i think you should take into account what that not everyone in the room is going to consent to seeing you in basically just lace and your underwear.
I don't know which was the best dress, but in my opinion the worst dress was the second one on the tattooed bride. The second worst one was Jessica Rabbit's pick. I agree with Luke about the draping: I didn't like that hard horizontal line, but what totally ruined the dress for me were these sheer triangular shapes oddly placed on the hips just above the draping. They don't look intentional, they just look like the bodice was meant to go with another bottom, it didn't work out, they didn't want to waste an entire bodice so they _almost_ covered up their mistake with the horizontal draping. But again, not my wedding, not my choices.
Loved this episode! I picked something that would make everyone happy. It was fine for the day and my budget, but nothing like these dresses! Mel’s was definitely the best pick.
while I personally am not a fan of showing off the body too much, it's ultimately the decision of the one wearing the dress and her partner (as their clothes should compliment each other). so even if only the bride and her partner like the dress, as long as they're fine with it, it's all good.
Regarding Mel's second dress- it's not my style. Then again, I'm a 52 year old obese woman... so it would look like crap on me. Good thing I got to pick a wedding dress that was my style, right? She's going to walk down this particular aisle once... why not do it in her dream dress? It's her wedding, not mine!
6:54 same, it happens all the time but the most recent was when I saw the bew Galga Dot movie on Netflix and she's wearing a white short dress with an opened back, I didn't see a problem with it, but everyone in the movie said it wasn't appropriate and I just couldn't get why 😂😂
To me, the second bride's friend's "classy" comments are especially annoying when she's talking about dresses that are 8-11 THOUSAND dollars. We're not talking about cheap plastic bling here. All the dresses were gorgeous and high-end and equally "classy".
7:55 denise is probably the reason why the bride feels self conscious. She has the most negative sentiment in the crowd. I can easily see how if that's all you ever hear from your closed ones, that's what you'll end up believing.
Not true. One of the problems with today is people can't deal with truth or criticism. Shame is a useful tool and teaches lessons quickly. People used to accept it, buck up and continue on without it being made to seem it was the end of the world. It was clear that they had all discussed dress design before ever going to the Shop so it wasn't a surprise to Mel that her mother felt that way. Also, keep in mind, that's a TV program and it's produced by it's creators to illicit a response from viewers.
@@retiredleo3577calling your daughter vile is not constructive in any way. Yes this is a tv program, and we are commenting on denise's appearance on this show. Not her character in real life. We don't know her irl. But here, in this scene, she's very destructive. If denise is concerned about how the other guests would judge her in that dress, she can do so with a little compassion rather than straight up insulting her.
She didn't call her daughter vile. She called the dress vile. Otherwise, she would have called all the dresses that, right? Otherwise she would not have gone to the appointment, right? Otherwise she wouldn't have liked the last dress, right? Not everyone is toxic just because they have opinions. Mel knew her mother would not approve of that dress, because they talked about it before the appointment (they both alluded to it). Mel took pride in embarrassing her male entourage. Why would someone prefer to embarrass her wedding guests? Taking pride in one's new body is different than highlighting that the bride made her Brazilian wax appointment before the wedding are two different things. A wedding should be about the bride and groom, not discussion of the bride's crotch tattoo that is on show. A bride who wants to simply shock the wedding attendees is having the wedding for the wrong reasons.
Denise is probably already upset that the daughter she raised now looks like somebody else and is covered with awful scribblings. She probably would have liked to have "all that" covered up.
Love this! I’m always excited when you do SYTD videos especially as an up-and-coming bridal designer myself , I love seeing your reaction to the dresses ❤❤❤.
One thing I thought we (you and I) agreed on is that horizontal waists, or even a drop waist that is horizontal, rather than something that has angles and flow, are not flattering. In this video, more than once you commented on liking dresses that had absolutely horizontal elements. That final dress -- the not so Jessica Rabbit number -- had that horizontal drape right around the largest part of the hips. For me, it destroyed an otherwise beautiful gown! But this was fun to watch! Thanks!
I’m all for wearing what makes you happy. I myself wore an 18th century style with a green tartan top and white skirt. But why anybody thinks it’s appropriate to walk down that church aisle essentially naked in a transparent gown before God and giving an eyefull to all your loved ones, friends and family… The women in the shops would say to me, “we CAN put a lining in to the dress IF YOU WANT.” Like girl, yes I’d want. Only all the dresses they offered were strapless and felt like lingerie. I decided to sew my own.
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"people are tacky. god makes tacky people, it's fine." i died
That needs to be on a haute le mode merch t shirt!
IMO there's sexy and on the opposite end is slutty and/or tacky. Really don't understand why anyone would choose to look slutty on their wedding day. You can look sexy without showing all your bits above & below. Just my opinion.
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Tacky people make themselves tacky. Don't blame God.
Did he lie tho? 😂
Luke going in ready to mock dresses and instantly caving to empathy for the woman the second she showed vulnerability really shows you who he is deep down. Regardless of if he likes your fashion choices, he doesn't want you to feel bad. I really like that. Fashion channels shouldn't be about tearing people down 100% of the time. We stan a non-toxic king.
I don't think Luke goes in ready to mock dresses. Like the rest of us, we always hope for the best.
EXACTLY he’s not personal, he attacks bad style
I don't mind the sheer dress, but the first one looked gorgeous on Mel. It fit her body so well and it made her the focus without being simple.
I agree. But the one she chose was gorgeous on her as well. Either one of those would have been amazing. Glad she didn’t get the super-sheer one.
tbh for the price I would never go with the sheer one. One misstep and you'd rip it and there'd be no way to fix it.
You saw her underwear in the sheer dress it broke the look down as a whole. I am curious how you could style a dress like that. For me it is about the right fitting on the body and it is not for everyone every dress. But to find out what fits you is a cool journey.
Yes the sheer one doesn't fit her very well and doesn't highlight her tats or boob job. Showing things doesn't necessarily mean they're highlighted
I totally agree! I liked the one she ended up choosing, but I thought the first one was _it._
"I'm not a Christian nationalist so I have a skewed view of what is appropriate" 😂 happy member of the skewed views club here too
I'm a Christian but not a nationalist.
Your view is skewed.
I’m neither, but even I know what’s tasteless and tacky.
@@kimclarke1519 same :D
Not sure what that had or has to do with anything. Except of course to get a sparky dig in at Christians. You go! You loving, tolerant, all- inclusive people, you.
it's always so bizarre to me how comfortable some people are expressing strong, often borderline condescending, opinions about someone else's wedding dress. You can have an opinion and state it without acting like you're righteously offended by someone else's preference.
Yes! And these are peoples best friends and family. Wow
They're probably hungry 😋
Not if you choose to present yourself on national TV. You want fame, you might get famous for the wrong reason.
omg yes! more ppl need to understand this
I would just try to be honest and kind at the same time.
For the English lady, the super sheer dress didn’t give her body and definition like the third dress did. When you tell a person what looks good or not on them you have to give specific reasons not just “it looks vile” that’s an opinion not a actual reason why it doesn’t suit you. Also, sometime’s when you’re turning a page in life you wear things that reflect the new you and if people don’t like it they can look the other way.
I agree- it did nothing to enhance her gorgeous body. Her ‘OO’s looked droopy. No shape. The one she chose made her look like a goddess.
I agree the first one did nothing for her figure. The dress looked sad and limp on her. The second sheer dress was perfect and made her figure look even better.
I left a comment saying pretty much the same thing, & only just now saw yours. That 2nd dress that was mostly sheer just didn't flatter her body shape at all. It clung in the wrong areas and the lace clashed with the flow of the tattoos. 3rd dress was definitely the best.
Well it’s all opinions rather u give valid or invalid descriptions. Imo the second dressed looked beautiful on her, and has the most potential for alterations and layering to elevate the dress.
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Her breast look droopy ? Have u seen a woman’s chest without a bra irl ? How is it droopy if it’s just her breast ?
My problem with buying my wedding dress wasn’t that I hated everything, it was that I liked everything. I have pretty broad taste. I loved my dress when I got it but about a week later I was unsure. There were a million different dresses I could’ve gone with and I think would’ve been equally happy with. The pressure to find “THE ONE” was too much.
Haha I literally fear this for whenever I get married and have to pick a dress. I've always wanted something fitted with lace and lots of jewels and gold and maybe some skin showing but I know if someone shows me a ball gown I will go for it or stuck in-between 😬 My normal style also changes a lot. I can go from goth/alt, to girly glam, to stereotypical insta baddie, to tom boy only wearing sweaters depending on the day😂
@@Heaven13420 the trick is to get a dress that fits the vibe of the wedding. If it's a summer outdoor woodsy wedding, maybe dont do a rhinestone studded princess dress. If it's a fall wedding in a dark and moody ballroom, don't do the cream crocheted style summer boho dress. But then the problem is figuring out what your wedding style will be!! lol
@@joyofcookies Haha true. All I know is I don't want a crazy stressful wedding. Idk if I want it outside on the beach or an area with good scenery or inside a decorated building.... The only thing I know for sure is I want a massive after party with dancing that possiblity occurs on a beach😐😂
love watching luke squirm to say pleasant things about all the dresses. it's not the nudity he's bothered by, it's the fashion choices but he always keeps it positive in order to not offend people.
I think it's the time and place that makes him squirm. There's nothing inherently bad about super revealing clothes, but every style has a time and place. And when a person makes a fashion choice that the majority would consider poorly suited for the occasion, it tends to look awkward in a way that makes people have that reaction. Same idea is there's nothing wrong with sweatpants, but if a lawyer wore it to court people would raise eyebrows and be confused by it. Nothing wrong with wearing white, but if you show up in a white dress at your sister's wedding, it won't be as positively received.
@@missmay713 Weddings are very personal. If you're the type to judge the way that someone else wants to get married on the only day that is all about them, I feel like maybe I just wouldn't invite you
@@cherryj1425 I think maybe you are taking my comment as an attack or judgement, as opposed to simply explaining why many people who normally don't care when clothes are revealing are raising their eyebrows at these dresses. If you think being politely startled by an extreme outfit is judgement, I don't know exactly what to say besides it's really not.
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U can’t gatekeep other people’s weddings. They can dress how they want to their event, u just probably won’t be invited.
@@dolphinswilltakeover That is not what gatekeeping means. Nor did I *ever* suggest they can't wear what they want. I pointed out why people (like Luke) may squirm or be startled when they usually have nothing against revealing clothes. Because, just like the comment I'm replying to said, its the fashion choice not the nudity itself.
I got married in a church, in a christian ceremony but my dress was still low back, showing off my tattoos, plunge neckline and a slit up the leg. You do you!
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@@waldi7080what?
it depends on the church though and it is important to be respectful of the venue. In the deep south or an orthodox church that would not be OK. Indonesia for sure that would be a no no and they wouldn't do the ceremony. You are signing up to a dress code when you pick the venue
Some non American churches literally call women out and kick them out for not having by their shoulders covered. I was in Hungary and some old man was upset that my friend and I had tank tops. So my solution would be don’t get married in a church . Outdoor wedding are better.
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That last dress - when this aired it was THE dress that they put on nearly every bride. Episode after episode, so many brides bought that one it was kind of sad to hear them say they wanted something "unique" and then they would all choose the same dress.
Well unique usually means “bombastic or understatement” - so you just need to feel like you are “different”. I also know brides who wanted to be “classy” to differentiate from the tacky ones and “no effort, no money” brides (sorry for the last one). It just shows that you should really go for your OWN wishes and looks and not be like “I am so special and better than x”.
omg why would they put anyone in that mess much less multiple women yikes
Anyone who chooses to dress as they please, especially on the wedding day so heavy with other peoples expectations, should be applauded
There is a thing called “peer pressure” for a reason.
We can choose what we want but sometimes we don’t see clearly.
Our loved ones can help us make wiser decisions so as to not make fools of ourselves.
Not if it’s hideous and tacky
I know, screw their parents’ feelings. Who cares about other people.
The second bride was so adorable when she was talking about her partner, so cute!
The 3rd bride wanted a fitted trumpet mermaid dress. Kleinfelds has those, why they didn't show her that, I have no idea?
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Right?! Put her in a fitted trumpet Pnina Tornei dress and she'd be elated. Usually when the bride tries a gown on for the 2nd time, and when the dress is the one, they put the veil on her so she can see the whole look. Consultants also usually make sure to do that in cases like hers, where they've already bought dresses but are still looking. Sometimes they just need to see the whole look together to feel like a bride, and I was surprised the consultant didn't do that.
Thank you! I was a little frustrated with the assistant ngl
I watched a vid on the truth about ‘say yes’ and I have never watched another episode 😢😢
Ugh yeah that consultant really annoyed me. She had no idea what the bride wanted, and it didn’t seem like she asked her any questions to clarify
When I hear Jessica rabbit I think about the tight sheath dress with the slit that had a sweetheart neckline. That can’t be hard to find at a wedding dress boutique
And the bride even said she didn’t like how that one dress looked like it was the two separate prices, so the woman brought out two dresses that looked even more like that for her to try??
What a great video, Luke is always so supportive of the brides without being fake about it.
And always making sure to separate his own opinion in a way that shows that it is HIS opinion and not the absolute opinion. Sure every aesthetic thing on this earth has rules and a craftmansship behind it but in the end what people find aesthetic is subjective.
Say yes to the dress Lancashire with Gok Wan is my favorite! He’s so sweet and supportive and the dresses are Way prettier than ones on the other shows.
I feel really uncomfortable with most locations because they pressure and judge so much, but I really enjoy him.
"Say Yes To The Dress" shows are one of the few reality shows where I can relax, laugh, (ironically) use as "white noise" and see beautiful dresses. A HauteLeMode commentary makes the show even more entertaining.
We need a bookshelf tour , and see every fashion book that you have 🥰
Agreed. I keep trying to read the titles on the books behind him.
"Jessica Rabbit in white" - Assistant is like "SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT SHE WANTS!!!!"
We needed a high slit, very low sweetheart neckline and some bridal gloves!!!!
Girl, it's YOUR day! You gotta do you. My family wanted me in a ballgown so bad. Dress shopping w the family was awful. Just trying on dress after dress i hated and felt like a fraud in. I am a jumpsuit girl. I'm like known to wear them everywhere. I went with bestie, found an awesome jumpsuit, had it tailored to the gawds and guess what my family is still saying 7 years later? "ICONIC". Trust your gut and do you ❤
Since there's alreay shaming comments here i just wanna throw out this: its your wedding. There's no such thing as a "too sexy" wedding dress. We don't have to pretend that we're all virgins anymore lmao. Wear as conservative or provocative of a dress that you want.
the same reasoning applies when a woman goes for a colored wedding dress - so what is she simply loves a blue dress or wants to wear a black dress? if turquoise is her favorite color? nothing wrong about it.
@@benzaiten933 exactly especially since depending on what culture ure familiar with u will know that "wedding appropriate" colours r different
Totally agree, shit some people get married naked, its all whatever you want for your day and if people aren't into it they're welcome to disinvite themselves
@@melowlw8638 Agreed, just adding to you: even in Britain or Europe the tradition of wearing a white wedding dress is not *that* old. Before Queen Victoria's wedding in 1840 colourful wedding dresses were the norm and also not just worn once. Many women just used their best or sunday dresses.
It is inappropriate for a church wedding--but anywhere else seems OK. What happens in 10 years when depending on how one ages, putting the emphasis on a sexy body may no longer work.
"That's a whole lotta sheer " Well put, Luke! I appreciate your way of positive phrasing. I always learn something from you! 5 appts and 50 dresses kinda says she not only isn't ready to make a decision but she can't make a decision.
I cried at my fitting because I felt pressured into a different style that I wanted. My husband promised a dress I'd love for our 20th anniversary and I'm holding him to that!
This is exactly why I think I'll have my first appointment by myself, I'm super easily influenced by other people's opinions, but I know what looks good on me and I know the style I like so at my first appointment at least, I'm going alone hahaha
I am not Christian I'm hindu so my wedding outfit of course will be different but I am going by myself to buy it 😂 I can't take the anxiety of pleasing people on my day and at the same time not even be happy myself
Your problem is needing the approval of others then feeling disappointed afterwards when you didn't get what you want. You're doing it again the second time around by getting your husband to promise you a better dress. Just pick one you're happy with, but I suspect you still won't so you can complain about it afterward.
@@letitbeenow wow, did my mom create a throw away account? So much for 'let it be,' huh? 😂
@@Sandy-gg7toWait why is your husband choosing your dresses??? Or am I missing something 😅
Sadly, the "Jessica Rabbit" dress looks like someone wrapped a sheet around the real dress. But, like Luke says, as long as she's happy ... but I do expect to see an episode where she buys dress #4.
She won’t be able to walk after she turns. Huge volume of stiff Duchess satin doesn’t flow. Think about when you turn around after the vows to exit the ceremony…..will have to have your bridesmaid run up and undo you from the cocoon so you can move. Nooooooooo.
Yep, dress #4 is a near-certainty.
Luke, I truly love how you give your opinion on fashion, but you're incredibly empathetic and you have a global and brand view of not just someones fashion, but also their feelings and how the garments make them feel. love the channel.
seeing luke smile makes me smile, and i hope it makes the next person smile, just a continuous smile train that anyone can ride! also love luke cus of how honest he is, love an honest king!
I loved watching this series as a child. I don't think I'd ever bring that many people if I was to shop for a wedding dress though as I'd probably be easily swayed like the second bride (and possibly regret it). I liked that the last bride was very adamant about what she wanted.
Im bad about wanting everyone to feel included 😂 like, family alone I have to bring my mom and the fiancés mom and both my sisters. Plus probably my maid of honor because i trust my best friend’s opinions but I also know she’ll hype me up and stand up for me if someone says something 😂
i actually LOVED stephanie’s 1st dress that they deemed too sexy 😭 it was gorgeous
While I’m all for the ‘you do you’ vibe; The comment “he didn’t know where to look.” Stands out to me(in Mel’s section) For a fashion show, or a couture party the sheer dress would be great. But when I think of being at my wedding and having all my friends and family unable to look at me without feeling uncomfortable, it makes me sad. I want to feel confident and I want everyone attending to feel comfortable and the amount of dress revealing-ness should be a happy medium.
1yr later update: My initial comment didn’t well convey what actually bothered me about that bride. The short version is more “wear whatever you want, but the intentions behind her choices were kinda sus” I’m more concerned with her state of mind than her dress choices.
The way it was presented in the editing of the show was that she enjoyed how uncomfortable her guy friend was when she was in a revealing dress. She reveled in the fact that he couldn’t look at her. It made her seem like she WANTED to make the people coming to her wedding feel awkward,uncomfortable and unable to look at her because of how scantily clad she was. Why does she want to treat her wedding guests like that? Aren’t these supposed to be people she cares about? It wasn’t *that* she wanted to wear something revealing that bothered me, it was *why*.
I think there's a time and place for feeling sexy and showing off your body- like going to the beach, going out for parties, heck, if you want- while errand shopping, etc. Like you mentioned, weddings are usually big events with lots of friends and family and maybe a church involved. It's weird to me for someone to want to be sexy and show off their body in a moment like that. Of all the other moments one has to do it, why does the wedding have to be it? In contrast, men aren't dressing to show off their bodies at their wedding. They aren't at the alter in muscle tees and hoochie daddy shorts. Wear what you want, but I also question why it's only been wedding dresses that have become more and more revealing.
@@arianam6430really all you should wear at a wedding is what you want to wear, if family and friends (especially father figures 🤮) can’t look at you without feeling uncomfortable because you look sexy then it’s their weird sexualisation problem? But I understand where you’re coming from, I personally wouldn’t care what anyone thought of my dress as long as I liked it aha
@logancullen9885 I don't think it's them sexualizing when you don't have nothing on. It's them trying to not to do it that renders them uncomfortable. We are always saying that it's not the way the woman dress, so keep yourself in check, but having to so that the whole duration of the wedding is asking a bit too much of everyone.
Okay. You do you. I wouldn't feel uncomfortable, I would feel like a damn Venus, I would feel uncomfortable and ugly in some prude dress
You're projecting yourself in HER situation though. You keep saying "me me me" but it's not you - this is HER wedding and she has her own mind and family. She clearly isn't sad. You need to step back and stop literally putting yourself in someone else's life because they are not you!
TBH when I was younger I was like "EW sexy wedding dresses are tacky" fast forward to when I actually got married at 35... bro I'm a grown ass woman, I'm going to wear a sexy dress because I am sexy lol. Also helps that it was blistering hot and humid on my wedding day so wearing as little clothing as possible was ideal. In the end all my photos look "old hollywood" glam and not tacky at all.
Now I wanna see 🫣
you're a grown ass woman so you can wear whatever you want. whether you want a sexy wedding dress or go for fake Elvis kitsch - as long as you like it!
@@Ann-dt6pthah me too
Heat really isn't a reason to show it all off, don't lie. 🤣
@@Rin22730it sure the hell is lmao! You must live somewhere up North. In this humidity and 100 degree weather, I want to be in as little clothes as possible, and I'm a tomboy and don't enjoy looking feminine. It's just too hot for layers
‘I leave it on the field’ one of the many many reasons I admire and respect you Luke xxxx
Considering how expensive a good bridal dress is, if you're not going to wear a dress you actually like simply because the people have "expectations" for a more conservative dress, then might as well skip the whole wedding ceremony and just get legally married and call it a day.
That was fun! 😄 I love that you're respectful of the bride's feelings. You're right, no one need be mean even if they don't like the dress. One can be tactful.
The second dress for the first bride was probably my least favourite of the three, but I feel it can work with something like a white lace undergarment.
That was the real dress. Gok removed the satin sheath that was underlaying the lace. So not even the designer imagined her wearing it like that. So it is ok that the family was shaming the bride for this.
@@catladyfromky4142yeah no there was no reason to shame the bride. you can give your opinion respectfully dont shame🙄
@@catladyfromky4142 you are so weird for this!
@RosetteAckesson Why am I the weird one? The designer wanted it with the lining. The family and friends wanted it with the lining. The only one that wants it without is the bride.
I don't personally care what she wears. But the bride is being very selfish, wanting to make her family uncomfortable. Imagine what is going to happen with a roomful of guests?
The bride is excited to make everyone uncomfortable. That tells me that her whole point of the wedding is not to marry her fiancé but to flaunt her bits in public even if they don't want to see them.
And yeah, shaming is the old-fashioned way to keep people inside social constructs. What else do you want to do? Shaming THIS bride reminds her that there are public decency laws to be mindful of.
@@catladyfromky4142It's her day???? Wtf?? If you feel uncomfortable with the bride's decisions it doesn't fucking matter because it's not about YOU.
The first bride...It's not that I care that it's sheer, it just doesn't look good lol. I still like the first one better.
I love your genuine tolerance.
That’s why I am paying for my own dress - I might not have a 8.000€ budget - but I will get the dress I want
Mel’s 3rd dress was beautiful, I loved it and it looked amazing on her.
I just love Say Yes to the Dress and I love your commentary on it even more.
My daughter had a Jessica Rabbit red dress for her prom. As a curvy tall girl she rocked it.
I used to work at a couture bridal shop and it’s so interesting watching say yes to dress now and knowing the brands! The first dress 3:22 looks like it’s from Enzoani! Gorgeous brand!
I love Enzoani. And Lazarro. To me, you can't go wrong for a romantic feel with either of those.
the way some people phrase things is awful, like if you dislike the dress make sure it's clear you're commenting on the dress! some of these people's 'friends' just sound like they're brutally insulting them
Also, why were kleinfelds unable to find something sexy and slinky for that last bride? Like it's not a particularly wild idea- slinky fabric, low back, high slit and a sweetheart neckline but they kept pulling really bulky gowns
You were so spot on with many of your comments! I'm sure some of it's for the drama of TV, but it makes me feel so bad for the poor bride who loves the dress and has the confidence, to watch her get torn down. I also get annoyed at the consultants sometimes (more than just Gok) because they know that the entourage is going to react that way, but also put them in the line of fire to show them 'this is why you don't want to go this route'. It really eats at me!
Sexy is subjective, but I prefer sexy that doesn't distract from the bride herself. Some of the dresses are so over the top sexy that the wedding guests will be looking at the dress and not how beautiful and happy the bride looks on the wedding day.
I love the Goks edition. He really care about girls and the dresses are stunning.
I feel like bride number two’s dress was that Pnina Tornai dress. She loved it and her group tore her down while she wore it. If she had that dress and a bolero for the church ceremony, I think that would work.
These videos always make me happy, Lukes takes on the dresses and the family reactions resonate with me so deeply. Everyone should just wear what they want to wear. Ofc your loved ones can voice their opinions, but there’s no reason to be vile
Gok is the best in the biz. I will find a way to get my daughter to Gok when she is ready to pick a dress! And you, Sir HauteLeMode, are absolutely darling - kind, thoughtful and on point with your fashion critiques. This is a lovely video, thank you.
In the 1960's, grandma's used to knit toilet roll covers that involved a fashion doll wearing a knit dress with a super full skirt that covered the toilet roll. That hated dress of Stephanie's immediately reminded me of one of those dolls, lol.
The #1 rule of fashion and weddings is to put on what makes you happy. There is an art to balancing your “edge” with social expectation. Some are better at it than others, and some just don’t care to balance at all which I honestly respect. Personally, I think a bit of nudity is a fabulous choice if it’s purposeful.
That being said, the purpose of bringing an entourage is to get an idea of people’s reaction to your dress. If you can hear your future MIL tell you she hates it but you still are brave enough to wear it, then girlie it’s the dress for you!
Love series with GOK because he really works with each women ,.. love you covering it
Im thinking the third bride reneged on the dress. I think she wanted to be on TV and she should have tried on some of the 1st brides choices if she was looking for sexy. The dress she chose looked like they had wrapped a curtain around her hips AND Jessica Rabbit had a specific dress - just get it made in white if that is what you want.
I loved the dress she chose, but god she looked so miserable it totally ruined my enjoyment of the dress
if she had gone with a strapless, fully beaded or shimmery, body con dress and elbow gloves, it would have been a great Jessica Rabbit dress! But the one she chose.... didnt she say another dress looked like it was 2 mismatched dresses and that's what she hated about it??? Because it looked like two different dresses hastily attached together without cohesion
I was married in 1987. I picked a gown my Dad did not like. It was beautiful and I was very thin so it looked perfect on me. My late husband said it was the happiest day of his life. In the end it’s celebrating the love and commitment of 2 people. ❤ we were married 31 years and had a beautiful family. I still have the dress😢
I felt sorry for the last bride. That dress looked like she wrapped a sheet around her bum. And she didn't seem excited, more like resigned.
❤ Fan from the UK, just here to say, Gok Wan is a truly underappreciated name in the uk fashion industry. I Stan. ❤
What you said about being smart selfish... it takes a lot of wisdom to speak like that, and that's amazing.
The second bride is having a hard time picking a dress because she’s not picking the dress she likes.
True. I think that some times....SOME of these brides just want to try on deesses, and they never decide. They keep coming back, but find something wrong with every dress. One bride was there 5 times already, and she still walked out with no dress. I had a feelimg she already HAD a dress, and was just "playing" dress up, to get on TV. It didnt make any sense.
I’m from a Catholic majority country and it’s common to have sexy wedding dresses as long as you have some kind of jacket or shawl to cover your shoulders doing the actual ceremony, the only one that wouldn’t cut it is the very sheer one the English girl tried on second.
The very sheer one really wasn't the whole dress. Gok removed the satin underlayment because the bride wanted to increase the sex appeal to the nth degree. I personally think it was appropriate for the friends and family to be aghast because it was so sheer that she would have had to do a Brazilian to look good for the wedding. To me, that is outrageous.
@@catladyfromky4142damn you really have a thing for encouraging shaming people :/
It's not shaming people. It's reminding them that it is a wedding and not a "look at me" show of one. She is only one half of the wedding. And she literally wants people to be embarrassed and feel uncomfortable to be there.
If giving her a dose of reality is "shaming" then that's ok too. Remember that we are talking about a wedding here. Not going clubbing. If her friends and family exemplify the wedding guests, then it is rather selfish and rude for the bride to throw that in their faces like that.
Reality is reality. We cannot always do whatever we want to do without any boundaries. We live in a world full of adults. If her wedding was for nudists, perhaps it would be different. But the reality is that her family is extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed. She would be spitting on the faces of people who are there to celebration her marriage. You don't think that behavior needs shaming?
You have so many books on your shelf. I’d love to see you make a video showing off your favorite fashion books!
This is my first time watching one of your videos and I have to say, I LOVE YOU! You put out such a positive energy and it’s so nice to hear someone affirming other peoples choices even if they aren’t your personal style.
Gold star!
My dislike for very sheer wedding dresses stems from a single thing: I can't concentrate on the bride's face in them (and I'm a heterosexual woman). I personally feel that these dresses take away the focus from the person getting married, showcasing a mere body instead. As if it didn't matter who's in front of the altar as long as they're hot. Again, this is just a personal opinion, and I also believe that it's possible to find something sexy but not overly revealing (like the first or third dresses. I LOVED those.), but for me, completelly sheer is just too much. Of course if someone wants to wear a sheer dress for their wedding, it's their wedding, so go for it!
i just can't believe that was the best dress they got for miss jessica rabbit
Poor Stephanie 😢 she needs to ditch those "friends" of hers. I don't trust they have her best interest at heart.
Seriously! She clearly had different idea of what she wanted but everyone pressured her, couldn’t stop talking about her parents 😒 no support at all
@@sierotkamarysia4199it felt like they were there to support her parents wishes and not hers.
it also sucks to feel like your parent's wishes matter more than yours on your freaking wedding day
@@addangelnot if they're paying for it.
@@jlina that's such a gross mindset to me. like.. do you want your kids to actually be happy or do you want to hold money over their heads to get them to behave as puppets in your fantasy?
Your say yes to the dress reactions are honestly my favourite
Bless you Luke you such lovely soul your compassion for someone being belittled by their so called loved ones is such a joy, plus your expressions & words always puts a smile on my face. I think the second dress had its merits the top looked lovely, but I don’t think the bottom suited their body frame & as you say, you take what works & what doesn’t & use that to find what suits them. Glad I found your channel I’m learning a lot about fabric & design, it’s a beautiful expression of self.
"You look like a Vegas girl" on the poofy skirt with sheer bodice. Lmao 🤣
It took me a bit to figure out what my issue with bride No 1’s second dress was but I think I figured it out: to me it feels like half a dress, like it’s just the lace overlay and it makes it feel either unfinished or like a very expensive nightgown bc of the missing structure in it. I think there would’ve been a way to use that super sheer concept but still make it feel like an actually finished dress imo. But I absolutely loved the third dress on her!
Bride no 2 I’m so sorry for her entourage bc they aren’t in her corner at all and are just telling her what her parents wouldn’t approve of as if she doesn’t know that herself.
I actually really liked the bodice of the second dress on her (the one with the fufu skirt), but I wasn’t a fan of the skirt bc to me it distracted from the bodice too much? I think that bodice with a different skirt could actually look really elegant. Also I’ve been to many church weddings and if the top part was “too sexy” it’s not unusual to just have a short jacket styled on top that covers the shoulders for the ceremony 🤷
It was half a dress. Literally. Gok removed the satin sheath underlay that was included with the dress. So not even the designer would have agreed for her to wear the dress as she did.
Yes, it just didn‘t look like a dress but like a curtain.
It wasn‘t too sexy it just wasn‘t a dress.
17:08 the comments about the shrug… “it looks like an oysterrrr…” killed me
Gok is absolutely the best. And the dresses in his shop are stunning.
Gok is great. Seeing his return after various uplifting shows of his, like How To Look Good Naked (which featured numerous people who were not thin and/or didn’t fit the "beauty standard" at the time of release feeling good about themselves) and his cooking shows has been a delight.
He doesn't actually work there. He is a member of the SYTTD host franchise like David Emmanuel. Gok has actually hosted some SYTTD Poland episodes.
Lancashire also has a different cinematography vibe than the other ones (especially the UK one) where the sparkles and lace really stand out more. It makes the dresses look more like you would see them in real life rather than be all washed out.
And Lancashire episodes are usually the newer ones with the newest in bridal fashion. Bridal changes really quickly.
We NEED a Project Runway reaction! 😂❤
Thé first dress on the first woman, it was gorgeous and made her waistline look itty bitty . The second looked like a wal mart nightgown
Yes I can't believe how expensive that second dress was because it didn't even look very well constructed
I love how these videos are almost never about roasting the women's preferences. Every now and then someone will try something that just doesn't work for her, and even then you just observe the problems with the dress as kindly and objectively as possible. It's never about ridiculing or belittling people for not being fashion experts and I love that ♥️
i love ur say yes to the dress vids in between all the high fashion! so glad theyre back
I’ve been to 5 traditional church weddings and none of them had strict rules… and if one of the churches does just use the veil as cover ffs it’s not that serious and you’re not disrespectful when trying to respect god by marrying in his house.
Tattoos are great if you choose to get them. I am a breast cancer survivor, I have several tracking tattoos. I never wanted them, I hate them and am very careful to cover them and my scars up. Congrats to those who chose to get them. Enjoy them.
“People are tacky. God makes tacky people. It’s fine” 😂😂 I died and I love the kindness and honesty
I love Mel’s first dress on her so much :’)
17:50 All the dresses that her entourage and parents liked were giving prom dress. I don’t think there was anything special about them.
I did not understand Mel's obsession with exposing herself until i heard her mother talk. If the most important ppl in my life were that negative i would also oppose them as radically.
I always look forward to your uploads Luke. Love you’re commentary and opinions. You are honest and yet not offensive. #respect
How much I love this channel! ❤ every time as a nice surprise
When the last lady said Jessica Rabbit I immediately expected a slinky, fitted dress, with a strapless sweetheart neckline, a slit (maybe not as high as the original dress), and covered in sequins and crystals. None of the dresses she tried on came even remotely close to what Jessica Rabbit wore.
the second dress does make me uncomfortable. i'm a big believer of wear what you want on your wedding, but i think you should take into account what that not everyone in the room is going to consent to seeing you in basically just lace and your underwear.
I don't know which was the best dress, but in my opinion the worst dress was the second one on the tattooed bride. The second worst one was Jessica Rabbit's pick. I agree with Luke about the draping: I didn't like that hard horizontal line, but what totally ruined the dress for me were these sheer triangular shapes oddly placed on the hips just above the draping. They don't look intentional, they just look like the bodice was meant to go with another bottom, it didn't work out, they didn't want to waste an entire bodice so they _almost_ covered up their mistake with the horizontal draping.
But again, not my wedding, not my choices.
Loved this episode! I picked something that would make everyone happy. It was fine for the day and my budget, but nothing like these dresses! Mel’s was definitely the best pick.
while I personally am not a fan of showing off the body too much, it's ultimately the decision of the one wearing the dress and her partner (as their clothes should compliment each other). so even if only the bride and her partner like the dress, as long as they're fine with it, it's all good.
23:57 love this bride and her friends. It’s so nice to see friends that are supportive!!
"The happier you are, the less upset it's going to make me." The honesty is 🤣
Regarding Mel's second dress- it's not my style. Then again, I'm a 52 year old obese woman... so it would look like crap on me. Good thing I got to pick a wedding dress that was my style, right?
She's going to walk down this particular aisle once... why not do it in her dream dress? It's her wedding, not mine!
6:54 same, it happens all the time but the most recent was when I saw the bew Galga Dot movie on Netflix and she's wearing a white short dress with an opened back, I didn't see a problem with it, but everyone in the movie said it wasn't appropriate and I just couldn't get why 😂😂
To me, the second bride's friend's "classy" comments are especially annoying when she's talking about dresses that are 8-11 THOUSAND dollars. We're not talking about cheap plastic bling here. All the dresses were gorgeous and high-end and equally "classy".
The wealthy will tell you that money doesn't buy class.
7:55 denise is probably the reason why the bride feels self conscious. She has the most negative sentiment in the crowd. I can easily see how if that's all you ever hear from your closed ones, that's what you'll end up believing.
Not true. One of the problems with today is people can't deal with truth or criticism. Shame is a useful tool and teaches lessons quickly. People used to accept it, buck up and continue on without it being made to seem it was the end of the world. It was clear that they had all discussed dress design before ever going to the Shop so it wasn't a surprise to Mel that her mother felt that way. Also, keep in mind, that's a TV program and it's produced by it's creators to illicit a response from viewers.
@@retiredleo3577calling your daughter vile is not constructive in any way.
Yes this is a tv program, and we are commenting on denise's appearance on this show. Not her character in real life. We don't know her irl. But here, in this scene, she's very destructive.
If denise is concerned about how the other guests would judge her in that dress, she can do so with a little compassion rather than straight up insulting her.
She didn't call her daughter vile. She called the dress vile. Otherwise, she would have called all the dresses that, right? Otherwise she would not have gone to the appointment, right? Otherwise she wouldn't have liked the last dress, right?
Not everyone is toxic just because they have opinions. Mel knew her mother would not approve of that dress, because they talked about it before the appointment (they both alluded to it). Mel took pride in embarrassing her male entourage. Why would someone prefer to embarrass her wedding guests?
Taking pride in one's new body is different than highlighting that the bride made her Brazilian wax appointment before the wedding are two different things. A wedding should be about the bride and groom, not discussion of the bride's crotch tattoo that is on show.
A bride who wants to simply shock the wedding attendees is having the wedding for the wrong reasons.
@@catladyfromky4142 maybe consider not voicing out hurtful opinions so carelessly
Denise is probably already upset that the daughter she raised now looks like somebody else and is covered with awful scribblings. She probably would have liked to have "all that" covered up.
Love this! I’m always excited when you do SYTD videos especially as an up-and-coming bridal designer myself , I love seeing your reaction to the dresses ❤❤❤.
Really enjoyed your take on these dresses. You’re great.
The level of acceptance and haute couture you're serving has me having faith in mankind.
I love you so much, for how you support women with empathy 💖
One thing I thought we (you and I) agreed on is that horizontal waists, or even a drop waist that is horizontal, rather than something that has angles and flow, are not flattering. In this video, more than once you commented on liking dresses that had absolutely horizontal elements. That final dress -- the not so Jessica Rabbit number -- had that horizontal drape right around the largest part of the hips. For me, it destroyed an otherwise beautiful gown! But this was fun to watch! Thanks!
Such a fun video from you as always!
I’m all for wearing what makes you happy. I myself wore an 18th century style with a green tartan top and white skirt.
But why anybody thinks it’s appropriate to walk down that church aisle essentially naked in a transparent gown before God and giving an eyefull to all your loved ones, friends and family…
The women in the shops would say to me, “we CAN put a lining in to the dress IF YOU WANT.” Like girl, yes I’d want. Only all the dresses they offered were strapless and felt like lingerie. I decided to sew my own.
So fun to watch your posts- well put together, interesting and enjoyable!
Mel’s 2nd dress didn’t support the girls enough. #3 is beautiful!