In a video that has garnered attention on TikTok, a soon-to-be groom expressed his frustration with a bridal dress shop that allegedly offered his Black fiancée 'nude' undergarments for free, but charged her extra for undergarments that matched her own skin tone. The groom, known as @joeyandtessa on TikTok, shared his disappointment and called out wedding dress designers for perpetuating such discriminatory practices.
According to @joeyandtessa, his fiancée, Tessa, visited a dress shop in search of the perfect wedding gown. However, what was supposed to be a magical experience turned sour when the store's staff informed Tessa about the available options for undergarments to wear beneath the dress. They explained that the standard choice was a 'nude' shade, provided at no additional cost. However, if Tessa wanted an undergarment that matched her own skin tone, she would have to pay extra.
