Making my Wedding Dress from a THRIFTED wedding dress 💍👰‍♀️

Hello fashion friends!!! Today I am going to be making a wedding dress from a wedding dress I thrifted a couple years ago. I had so much fun upcycling this dress! Love you all!
~Kiana
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[@MysticOceanDollies]

To the people upset about her “destroying” the original design in the shorts, the original was not well made. It’s not a valuable vintage piece. If she didn’t upcycle it, it would have ended in a landfill.

[@KianaBonollo]

thank you 😭 I feel like im getting attacked for just taking something that was going to get thrown away and making it into something I love 🥲

[@Awhimaaia]

And it’s hers now. She deserves to wear whatever she wants and she made it perfect for herself!

[@yumshii]

@@KianaBonolloIT IS YOUR WEDDING DRESS SO YOU GET TO CALL ALL OF THE SHOTS. You look gorgeous in it and the fact you personally made it your own makes it all the more special

[@pfftxoxo1502]

People are all “no waste” until people upcycle pretty stuff

[@Horticarter41]

​@@KianaBonollothe original looked just like my mom's wedding gown, but the 70s weren't the best for quality...

[@radhikapatil1986]

People should stop getting upset about up cycling clothes and furniture.. so much of this stuff ends up in the landfills or gets destroyed. And honestly if I'm paying my own hard earned money to buy something, I have all the rights to make something out of it that would bring me joy and suits my taste better. So unless the creator is 'destroying' some priceless antique DO NOT THROW SHADE.. be happy that they are sharing their creations with you. And if something's bothered you so much then scroll down..

[@evelynhronec452]

I agree, there are so many vintage wedding dresses that end up in landfills. She’s actually making use of something that would otherwise get thrown away. Despite what social media might make it seem, there aren’t that many people out here actually flipping thrifted items.

[@KaitlinHopson]

@@evelynhronec452 you don’t even know that. I know many people who have whole collections of vintage wedding dresses. You’re just spewing crap out of your mouth to justify what she did. I can’t imagine the heartbreak of the person if they had to sit there and watch how she tore it apart to be modern. She could have easily gotten a cheap dress and done the same thing without absolutely destroying someone’s history. Bffr.

[@drpigglesnuudelworte5209]

I actually love that you took an old dress and made it fashionable bc throughout history, people couldn’t afford to buy new outfits as the fashion trends changed so they would just redesign old garments to fit the stylish new look

[@KaitlinHopson]

Except she actively destroyed someone’s history. Not to mention she’s not hurting for money. She could have bought a cheaper new dress and done the exact same thing. It’s sad to see a beautiful piece ripped up for the sake of fashion.

[@kimharrison8380]

Those of us who sew find the designs we like and stick to them because we know our time and effort will pay off with something we love. Keep going Kiana, keep making the things you love. We watch you because your fun and sweet and talented.

[@mel_issa__]

She calls herself a designer, not a sewist. I think that's where the audience's expectation comes from.

[@nyphira]

@@mel_issa__and designers make things they love still. Ppl just feel entitled. However i have to say, she tends to say “we” as in all of us but its just her making the design choices

[@melodysafo5437]

I love how the dress turned out. It’s like straight out of a Jane Austen novel!

[@livelifehappy2]

Kiana, I think you shouldn't worry as much about other people's opinions on your creative liberty. Sure, you're a content creator but at the end of the day, it is your dress! Anyways, I think a cool video/series idea would be how to create a capsule wardrobe and then you could make vlogs of you making each piece and then a final styling video or something!

[@mariannerady1137]

I learned on insta that a baking soda wash can help with the yellow stain. I love how dreamy the dress looks like!

[@marcellagras4116]

I worked in a bridal boutique and we used baking soda in combination with cleaning vinegar! Works really well ☺️

[@annkoegel1595]

I liked it better without the corset. The lace really looks nice. Totally surprised by the terrible construction of the dress. Must have been mass produced. Loved watching you upcycle this dress.

[@michiahnaylor7476]

Listen I believe in you... but my expectations weren't very high when I seen the short...oh my GOD girl this turned out so beautiful! I'm not going to lie I really wanted something different but this time the neckline and sleeves were the PERFECT change

[@verbimu]

CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING YOUR HEALING DRESS!!!!!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹🩹

[@izzy13belle]

Love how it turned out! The changes you made to the top fit so well with the skirt! Also love the music you used in this video! Kiki Bridgerton for sure!

[@KianaBonollo]

Thank you!! And oooo I’m glad to hear that because I spent a bunch of time picking out the music actually!

[@priscila...]

It turned out so gorgeous! Absolutely love it. The only thing I would change is the shade of white of the corset, I think it would be even better if it matched with the dress, or even if you added some colourful embroidery. I love that it's two dresses in one!

[@BlBBLE]

It’s so beautiful !! My jaw dropped when you showed you wearing it

[@dewystarlight]

Speaking of Bridgerton- would love to see a Penelope inspired wedding dress 💕

[@TiffySky]

I cant believe people are angry about upcycling now?? 😭 The dress looks great, and now itll actually be worn instead of being thrown in a landfill... Idk what people could possibly be mad about.

[@SeaBlueJay]

Took it from cheap Victorian to gorgeous Regency. Well done!

[@eileencollazo5243]

You turned it into a beautiful unique dress for your special day!

[@TheTommeeJ]

Everything you make turns to gold! Love this video ❤

[@KianaBonollo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@allismith5749]

Thank you for not letting this dress go to waste! ❤ its so beautiful and timeless now

[@RacheliRozenman]

here is the thing:if you're making your own wedding dress or wedding suit,cake or ordering those things-as long as you're comfortable and love that style/taste you don't need to take risks on your big day! i don't want to wear a dress that is completely out of my comfort zone on my wedding day and regretting that style in 30 years or a even a month

[@kuktyj8212]

Love it! You inspire me to maybe sew my own wedding dress! Would love to see a tutorial for a dress with this type of bottom 🩷

[@moose5377]

Loveeee how it turned out! The shape is gorgeous. For the lace trim, I think you could totally sew it to the bottom of the corset for a cute lil mini peplum shaping vibe

[@R1hanna]

The way I was so shocked when she hid the red hair I-😭😭😭YOU LOOK GORG WHAT THE HECK🫶🏽✨

[@Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou]

omg the the thrift flip talent!!! this turned out gooorgeous!!!

[@ChemistryIsBeautiful]

I love it, you’re going to make such a beautiful bride ❤

[@TheThyckVixen]

I like it without the corset. It looks very classic and just like lovely 😊

[@loveneivs]

I love your energy. The confidence 😌😌

[@letiziaciancarini3804]

Wow you did an amazing job, it looks so pretty!!!

[@annVKh]

the dress is so you, it is so pretty and elegant, you're shining with hapiness in it and that's the most important ❤❤❤

[@andreapickett3676]

I love the dress with the corset on. You did a great job.

[@Awhimaaia]

I love what you did with this! I’m making mine soon and wasn’t sure what sleeves I wanted but I think I’ll do these too!

[@ellleromero]

It looks beautiful ❤ Well done! people on the internet have a lot of opinions and tend to only voice the negative ones so pay them no mind

[@mnels5214]

I love it! I was skeptical about adding the corset but I was wrong. It is gorgeous.

[@marcellagras4116]

I love it! Besides Bridgerton it also reminds me of Hermione’s dress in the Goblet of Fire. In the best way possible ❤

[@roseytwinksmnk2932]

Without the corset is absolutely beautiful!

[@ChociMilki]

yall are really critiquing a bride for upcycling a secondhand dress to her liking for her dream wedding…smh! looks lovely will be stunn with all the bridal accessories:)

[@Claraimal]

Ufff it looks beautiful. I like the no corset version, but both look great! So sweet

[@BlueRoseSama]

It came out so beautiful! 💖 You totally gave that dress a better life! 💖

[@merlinsmama1600]

You made the dress look so beautiful, I wish that I was good at sewing and dressmaking! 💞

[@Thats.So.Landrum]

It looks very 1960s (without the corse)! I was a little apprehensive about you "destroying" a '70s dress, but you took a poorly constructed dress and *elevated* it beautifully!

[@kristamorehead-mcnutt1714]

I like without the corset and very pretty❤

[@tacticalnic6202]

Love your videos!! So inspiring and you literally SLAY each and every time!!

[@KianaBonollo]

aww thank you so much love :))

[@lythari_15]

This is so gorgeous! Definitely similar-ish to the flounce dress, but I love it!!

[@chelseagelber1979]

It’s a beautiful style- and you’re going to make what fits your style! Beautiful ❤

[@Philippadrinkstea]

So pretty! Love it most without the corset 😊 definitely getting bridgerton vibes, so fun 😁

[@kellyfrymark606]

I love it!!! You look beautiful, and the dress flows so prettily. Awe... yup love it...

[@ardonwu7919]

Would love to see you design something with bishop sleeves!! ( Again lol )

[@sydnie333]

girl this is so pretty

[@NinkChaya]

Kiki Bridgerton! It looks amazing. Really love the design. I think the new laces are placed super nice! Though the pattern is somewhat similar to your previous designs, I think it looks different to me and gives a wedding dress vibe still! 💖

[@blueberry_lemon]

Kiki Bridgerton ❤ Love how your dress turned out! Best wishes for your wedding! The flounces on the skirt and sleeves look great! Side note, immediately after you said "Look at my braids, I'm gonna get in my tractor" KZbin gave me an ad for a farming game!

[@yazzybean]

The little removable corset thing reminds me so much of the one you made like, suuuper early on in your channel haha ♥

[@bethanyhutchinson6714]

When she went to grab the pattern, I thought she was going to grab that one, too!

[@yazzybean]

@@bethanyhutchinson6714 Righttt

[@kimnguyen1185]

So cuteee the dress turned out amazing

[@moonwasabi]

i love iiiittt!!! gorgeous

[@eliamorgan5532]

You look beautiful! Great job👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@renjiai]

it turned out so pretty

[@LetyRay]

I love the versatile pieces! It looks beautiful

[@thaagirrasaurusjr5443]

We all have our own styles. We like what we like. While i did personally prefer the sweetheart neckline, i do really like what you done with the dress. Im always glad to see wedding dresses get upcycled. I did adore the original collar so feel free to send it to me 😅😅

[@jessicaleesantana]

Kiki Bridgerton! :) lovveee! A little plain but I get where you started it was tough. Thanks for the fun vid!!! ❤

[@KungfuKingAAAUsedClothes]

Wow,thrifting is the best

[@titinok552]

The sleeves are so cute 😍

[@aqualinebutbetter]

You guys must realize that she did make this into HER wedding dress, not yours. Although stuff like the old collar was pretty, it isn't up to us to decide and it's not like it's a family heirloom or anything (it wouldn't have ended up in a thrift store if it was).

[@nopetheworld977]

so so pretty! I love the transformation!

[@98Sarahkate]

It looks gorgeous!!

[@Bev-nn5bd]

It turned out beautiful. So Briderton , yes

[@Applebliss99]

So gorgeous!!!

[@starburst155]

kiki bridgerton! Not sure if you are actually planning wearing this for your wedding, but it could also be a super cute shower or reception dress!

[@here.in.the.ivy.]

Wear it with the corset! I don't think it looks too much like the prom dress at all. It gives it that little something extra, I love it.

[@AGFalabella]

So beautiful ❤😊

[@stixel3]

Gorgeous!

[@Madisonssewingvlogs]

I love this idea, I might try this!!

[@beccylever6513]

Beautiful, I think I prefer it without the corset but pretty either way

[@oliviamoxley6025]

The new intro is so cute!

[@SweetLilyofMay]

Every time I do braids I lift them up like Pippi too lol

[@KianaBonollo]

Hehe it’s so tempting

[@roxiestirling5922]

its really beautiful girllll, but id love to see you play around with different silhouettes instead os the same ones

[@flowerblossomasmr2540]

Omg I’m so erly I loveeeee you so much I wanna do what you do ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KianaBonollo]

I love you too!! and go for it seriously!!!

[@verbimu]

HIIIIIII I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL BUT I JUST WANT TO SAY I AM VERY IN LOVE WITH THE VIBES SO FAR AND CAN'T WAIT TO CHECK OUT THE BACKLOG OF STUFF YOU'VE MADE THAT I MISSED!! KEEP BEING AWESOME. CONGRATS ON THE ENGAGEMENT AND THE DRESS!! ꒰⑅ᵕ༚ᵕ꒱˖♡

[@vickipatridge5094]

Very pretty

[@ItsDivv]

You look etherial!

[@Lazydaisy646]

I think its really improved the design

[@renewedhope7638]

People need to calm down 😂 This dress was destined to be a Bride of Frankenstein Halloween costume 🧟‍♀️ before she rescued it. It’s beautiful in a new way,, for a new generation - well done! 🧵✂️ 💝

[@musicmakeup8481]

Me sitting here wondering ‘why you didn’t get a bigger dress so that you would be able to have more fabric, and be able to do more??’ Are u really going to wear this on ur wedding day? Or is it for a video/ for someone else?? I haven’t seen ur fiancé in videos for a while, thought the wedding was called off. But I’m sooo happy it’s continuing… do u boo boo. Ur sooo beautifully and wonderfully talented. 😊😊❤❤ Love it!!

[@Charlxtteag]

kiki bridgerton 👑

[@KianaBonollo]

😘😘😘

[@bohemianmiss6282]

Kiki Bridgerton 💖💖💖

[@rowanhassan1475]

gorgeous dress! also what’s the red lipstick you’re wearing bc i’m obsessed

[@GINGER70HINTZ]

I loved it! During the reveal part clip I didn't see you red hair, or is yne lighting that trick thag specific clip of tbe video? Your videos are very enjoyable to me.

[@briannakyse5167]

KIKI BRIDGERTON

[@briannawest7620]

❤❤❤

[@deborahbreeden4394]

Soak the lace in a cream of tartar paste to remove the discoloration

[@EllieisaBanana]

I wish you would have kept the collar with the sleeves you did. But aside from that, it looks beautiful!

[@KianaBonollo]

I understand haha the collar was definitely a fan fave- but thank you!!

[@EllieisaBanana]

@@KianaBonollo it just framed your face so well! But I definitely like how it all turned out! You’re so welcome! From one designer to another, you’re doing great things out here and I love that you stay true to you!

[@varshandvi-a2491]

But i think maybe the collar was a bit old trend

[@EllieisaBanana]

@@varshandvi-a2491 I personally think it’s always on trend lol but my favorite designer was Vivienne Westwood. She was always adding old into new looks 🥰

[@varshandvi-a2491]

@@EllieisaBanana okay fine u said ur point of view.no issue

[@ashokkhutade8523]

Second Love your videos ❤❤

[@KianaBonollo]

❤❤

[@AbhiramiAjesh]

kiki brigerton!!!

[@johnBelarmino]

Kiana next can you make a little bit bigger gown and gave a lot of drama

[@herna962]

In one dress you have something new and used

[@dayL660]

I like it without the corset

[@paolobezzolato]

I think it is nicer without corset

[@cressidaaaaa]

But you have a very distinguishable style and that’s good. That’s your brand so even thought it may seem like you make the same things over and over, that’s your branding

[@ElisaAllen]

❤❤❤❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Charlxtteag]

ok wendy 😂

[@LovedSarita]

Kiki bridgertone 🤭

[@ttvresie]

kiki bridgerton frfr