A bridesmaid learned newspaper readers can be even more brutal than TikTok after her pink 2-piece outfit made headlines

• A bridesmaid blew up online with a controversial two-piece she wore to her sister's wedding.
• Some viewers were critical of the creator for selecting an outfit that showed her midriff.

A bridesmaid who wore a two-piece crop top and skirt to her sister's wedding attracted some criticism online, but the creator said the negativity from the TikTok comments paled in comparison to those beneath news reports of the whole ordeal.

On December 29, a TikToker who goes by Gigi posted a video with an on-screen caption that asked viewers to "choose my bridesmaid dress." She said in a voiceover she was in an "absolute panic" trying to select an outfit for her sister's wedding, which was the next day.

Gigi explained there was a pink theme, and she got to choose her own outfit, before highlighting two potential options. The first was a pink and red two-piece that she was "a little worried" about as it showed her midriff, while the second was long-sleeved and sequinned.

The upload received 322,000 views and 300 comments, many of which opted for the first outfit, however some echoed the TikToker's concerns about showing her stomach, and felt it would be inappropriate for the event.

"I would be so mad if my bridesmaid wore a bare midriff at my wedding," one viewer wrote.

Gigi responded directly to this comment in a follow-up video, where she could be seen at what appeared to be a wedding in the two-piece dress. She said in a voiceover she hadn't expected TikTok to become so divided on the issue, but she was glad she had gone with the first option, and clarified she had consulted the bride in advance.

But that didn't stop the ongoing debate.

The video received hundreds of comments as viewers seemed torn on the outfit. Many felt it was acceptable if the bride had pre-approved it, while others argued it was fine attire for a guest but definitely not a bridesmaid.

As the videos racked up more and more comments, various news outlets reported on the story. On January 8, Gigi posted another follow-up video in which she read a series of comments that had been left on news sites under articles about her.

She showed screenshots of comments left by New York Post readers that commented on her physical appearance and accused her of being obnoxious and attention-seeking. She also showed comments left on the Daily Mail's article that were positive towards her, although others were critical of the dress.

"To be honest with you, I thought TikTok comments were brutal. Turns out newspaper comments are like a whole other level," Gigi said.

Wedding etiquette is a notoriously controversial topic on TikTok, specifically the subject of wardrobe choices.

Stories of guests showing up in white dresses in particular, or planning to, often spark vitriol in the comments, as some viewers have accused them of attempting to upstage the bride, and one TikToker joked the solution was to pour red wine on them.

But Gigi doesn't appear too concerned about the reaction, as she continued to post about her dress. She outlined the price of her overall wedding look, which she said came to a total of $1,400 Australian, or $940, including beauty treatments, and encouraged people to share their thoughts on the expense.

So far, the handful of comments are on her side, telling her she looked beautiful and the most important thing was for her to feel comfortable. It seems her brush with wedding-related controversy may be behind her.

The creator did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.