You might be lucky if you find any decent bargains in your local charity shop.
But one woman showed how she hit the jackpot when she stumbled across a wedding dress – priced at just £10.
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Ellie regularly scores epic bargains at boot sales, charity shops and flea markets.
And in one video on her TikTok page, Ellie explained that she couldn’t resist buying the vintage dress when she saw it – despite not being engaged herself.
Then, when he tried it on, he also realized that it “fitted like a dream”.
“POV: £10 charity shop wedding dress fits like a dream,” she wrote at the top of the video.
The dress features a corset waist, lace neckline and huge puff sleeves with lace ribbons and cuffs.
It also has a flowing skirt, which draws attention to Ellie’s slim waist.
“It’s giving Laura Ashley a bride,” one person wrote in the comments section, adding, “So beautiful!”
“EXACTLY what I thought! Half the reason I bought it!” Ellie replied.
“I’m so happy you bought it, it looks custom made just for you,” insisted another.
“I would literally wear this to Asda!” a third laughed.
“Everyone referred to me as the strange lady of the bride.
“You look phenomenal!”
“You hit the jackpot!” someone raved.
“I just found my dream Laura Ashley wedding dress in the charity shop this morning!!!” another wrote.
“But yours is even more iconic!!!”
“Wait for the big day, when it arrives!” someone suggested.
“My dream wedding dress. I’m so sad, jealous and happy for you at the same time,” another sighed.
As someone added: “OMG you are killing it at the moment – amazing find!! Wow!”
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 is embracing a powerful shift toward sustainability, with brides taking a close look at the fabrics being used to make dresses.
Many brides also look to wear a hand-me-down dress or a vintage number.
Boho Happiness
The bohemian aesthetic is simple, relaxed elegance – ideal for laid-back weddings. Whether in the garden, on the beach or under the stars, the boho trend is also great for nature-inspired weddings.
Couples opting for outdoor spaces and bohemian-inspired dresses with fluid silhouettes, floral lace and whimsical details that blend with the natural setting. It’s about bringing the romance of the outdoors into your wedding wardrobe.
Bohemian-inspired dresses often feature vintage-inspired lace, flowing sleeves, and ethereal details that stand the test of time.
Satin elegance
Satin wedding dresses are winning the hearts of brides who appreciate the marriage of modern simplicity and classic luxury.
This trend suits weddings that prioritize an elegant and refined aesthetic, making it the ideal choice for formal celebrations, chic weddings in the city or any event where the bride imagines herself in a dress that exudes sophistication and grace.
Bold Romance
Big, bold moderns show a shift in bridal fashion.
This trend is for the bride who dares to be different, breaking with tradition and embracing a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic on the most important day of her life.
In the caption of the video, Ellie made reference to the fact that the dress looks very similar to the one worn by Christine in the musical The Phantom of the Opera.
“Christine has always been my dream role…” she admitted.
“You MUST cosplay Christine now,” someone else wrote in the comments.
To which Ellie replied: “IT HAS TO BE DONE!”
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