Elaine Grice, a 68-year-old mother-of-the-groom, ignited a fierce online debate after proudly showcasing the bedazzled gown she chose for her son's wedding. The grandmother, who feels as if she's still ''40,'' took to TikTok to seek advice from her 13,000 followers regarding her outfit choice. However, her video quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons, drawing a flood of comments and opinions.

The controversial ensemble featured a lavish, shining silver maxi dress covered in sequins. The gown boasted a low V-neckline and a daring thigh-high slit, highlighting Elaine's figure. She completed her show-stopping look with sparkly heels, a bold fascinator, and a white purse. Elaine presented a 360-degree view of her outfit in the clip, asking, ''Mother-of-the-groom - do I look ok?''

While Elaine looked undeniably glamorous, her wedding attire did not sit well with many of the 74,000 viewers, resulting in over a thousand critical comments. The prevailing sentiment was that the glam gown was ''too much.'' Many accused the mother of trying to steal the spotlight from the bride, with one critic stating, ''Screams LOOK AT ME & NOT THE BRIDE.'' Another echoed this, writing, ''Too much sorry. It is NOT YOUR DAY.'' Others deemed the outfit tacky, suggesting modifications for a more elegant appearance, such as removing a rose, swapping the bag for a plain clutch, and sewing up four inches of the slit. One viewer even commented, ''For Vegas maybe. but not a wedding.''

Despite the significant backlash, Elaine also garnered a strong wave of support from fans who urged her to ignore the negative comments. Supporters praised her stunning look, with one fan retorting, ''What are u comments on about!!! She’s the mother of the GROOM! You look stunning!!!'' Another agreed, ''I love it ! U look gorgeous. I would be proud to have you as the mother of the groom.'' A message of encouragement read, ''You look beautiful. I bet that your son and daughter in law were very proud of you.'' Ultimately, Elaine Grice, posting under the username @elainegrice21, chose to ignore the criticism and proudly wore the bedazzled gown to the wedding, as confirmed in a follow-up clip.