Wedding Dress Twinning Sparks Mixed Reactions on TikTok

LOS ANGELES, CA — A 31-year-old woman’s TikTok video documenting a surprising fashion coincidence at a recent wedding has sparked both admiration and criticism on social media. Abby Treece, who shared her experience of wearing the same dress as another guest, a Gen Z woman, became an overnight sensation when the video garnered over one million likes.

The video begins humorously, showcasing Treece’s stunning strapless floral maxi dress, a $129.95 creation from the Australian brand Peppermayo. She captured the moment with enthusiasm until she turned the camera to reveal a younger attendee standing nearby, wearing the exact same dress. “I was embarrassed for a sec until I realized I, a 31-year-old, am matching a COOL YOUNG Gen Z at this wedding,” Treece captioned the post.

After the initial surprise, Treece approached her doppelgänger to compliment her on the outfit. “We told each other how good the other looked. I told her I felt cool that I was matching with her,” Treece said in an interview with news.com.au.

The reactions from viewers were overwhelmingly positive, with many commenters praising both women on their style choices. One commenter wrote, “You look amazing!” while another added, “You look beautiful! The colors bring out your eyes.” In addition, shoppers on Peppermayo’s website expressed satisfaction with the dress, calling it “the most beautiful dress I have ever worn” and commenting on its comfort and flattering design.

However, not all feedback was supportive. Some commenters expressed cultural concerns about the dress’s neck scarf detail, comparing it to a dupatta, a traditional South Asian garment. Comments such as “Nice dupatta; which culture are you appropriating next?” highlighted the conversation around cultural appropriation in fashion.

A dupatta is a long piece of fabric often worn by women in South Asia that serves as a symbol of modesty and grace, with roots dating back centuries. In response to the mixed reactions, Treece expressed gratitude for the chance to learn about cultural issues. “I am thankful I am able to be educated on such an important cultural matter,” she said. “I think some of [the comments] have gone too far.”

Despite the backlash, Treece stated she is focusing on the positive responses and feels “always happy to learn and grow,” embracing the diverse opinions swirling around the incident. The video showcases a moment that resonated widely, reflecting both fashion camaraderie and the complexities of cultural discussion in the current landscape.