Mom shamed for wearing ‘indecent’ sundress to her son’s party
![A mother who claims her outfit and body 'stole the spotlight' from her seven year old son's birthday party has hit back at social media critics who have branded her 'indecent'. Raquel Dicuru, 37, from Kent, England (pictured), was throwing a seventh birthday party for her son last month when her sister-in-law filmed her lighting the candles on the birthday cake.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/07/18/17/60389325-11025209-A_mother_who_claims_her_cleavage_stole_the_spotlight_from_her_se-a-53_1658160813858.jpg)
A mother who claims her outfit and body ‘stole the spotlight’ from her seven year old son’s birthday party has hit back at social media critics who have branded her ‘indecent’. Raquel Dicuru, 37, from Kent, England (pictured), was throwing a seventh birthday party for her son last month when her sister-in-law filmed her lighting the candles on the birthday cake.
![It wasn't until she watched the cute keepsake video back that she realized her assets were prominently featured in the purple flower sundress - right in front of the small children. But the assistant ability consultant couldn't resist sharing the clip on TikTok, jokingly captioning it: 'When you didn't realize your... were stealing the spotlight at your son's birthday party until you saw pics and vid later that evening!'.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60391773-11117289-It_wasn_t_until_she_watched_the_cute_keepsake_video_back_that_sh-a-294_1660765536363.jpg)
It wasn’t until she watched the cute keepsake video back that she realized her assets were prominently featured in the purple flower sundress – right in front of the small children. But the assistant ability consultant couldn’t resist sharing the clip on TikTok, jokingly captioning it: ‘When you didn’t realize your… were stealing the spotlight at your son’s birthday party until you saw pics and vid later that evening!’.
![The mother-of-two says that the footage, which racked up more than one million views, has provoked backlash from many viewers, with some claiming that Raquel was trying to 'find a husband' and branding her 'indecent'. The sundress, which comes down to the knees, doesn't look revealing and it was likely the angle of the video that put Raquel's cleavage front and center as she lit the candles.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60391769-11117289-The_mother_of_two_says_that_the_footage_which_racked_up_more_tha-a-295_1660765536364.jpg)
The mother-of-two says that the footage, which racked up more than one million views, has provoked backlash from many viewers, with some claiming that Raquel was trying to ‘find a husband’ and branding her ‘indecent’. The sundress, which comes down to the knees, doesn’t look revealing and it was likely the angle of the video that put Raquel’s cleavage front and center as she lit the candles.
![In follow-up videos responding to snide comments, Raquel told her critics to 'get a life' and posed up in the dress again to push for an explanation about why her outfit was 'offensive'. She justified herself on TikTok, saying nobody had noticed anything unusual about her dress until she received video footage from the party later that night.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389329-11117289-In_follow_up_videos_responding_to_snide_comments_Raquel_told_her-a-293_1660765536362.jpg)
In follow-up videos responding to snide comments, Raquel told her critics to ‘get a life’ and posed up in the dress again to push for an explanation about why her outfit was ‘offensive’. She justified herself on TikTok, saying nobody had noticed anything unusual about her dress until she received video footage from the party later that night.
!['My sister-in-law was the one who filmed the video,' Raquel (pictured) explained. 'She didn't even notice until she sent me the video and I said, "Oh my god! My... are right there". Normally, I would be just adjusting my clothing all the time. But that dress was quite comfy so I wasn't. I think it's mostly down to the angle of the video. She was filming from above and I was crouching down a little bit. We were all just living in the moment and singing happy birthday to my son. So I just thought it was funny that we were all unaware.' She added: 'I posted it online because I thought it was funny and got a shock when I saw the reaction. Some of the people said my caption was drawing attention to my [assets]... But that's why it was funny. It's like when people walk out of a toilet with paper hanging onto their shoe. Of all the videos I've posted about litter picking and eco-living - which I would love to go viral - it was this that did.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389317-11117289-_My_sister_in_law_was_the_one_who_filmed_the_video_Raquel_pictur-a-298_1660765536595.jpg)
‘My sister-in-law was the one who filmed the video,’ Raquel (pictured) explained. ‘She didn’t even notice until she sent me the video and I said, “Oh my god! My… are right there”. Normally, I would be just adjusting my clothing all the time. But that dress was quite comfy so I wasn’t. I think it’s mostly down to the angle of the video. She was filming from above and I was crouching down a little bit. We were all just living in the moment and singing happy birthday to my son. So I just thought it was funny that we were all unaware.’ She added: ‘I posted it online because I thought it was funny and got a shock when I saw the reaction. Some of the people said my caption was drawing attention to my [assets]… But that’s why it was funny. It’s like when people walk out of a toilet with paper hanging onto their shoe. Of all the videos I’ve posted about litter picking and eco-living – which I would love to go viral – it was this that did.’
![Although she was initially taken aback by the comments, Raquel strongly believes that she did nothing wrong by wearing the dress. She said: 'Deep down, the harsh comments did make me question what I wear. But then I thought "No, they're the ones who have a problem with it". It's funny how people are angry at skin... It was a hot day at the start of June. I was wearing something comfortable for a picnic in the park.' Despite the criticism, Raquel is determined to not let the critics change her mind on what she wears. She said: 'This hasn't put me off wearing the sundress. I'm not indecent - I like to dress nice for the body that I have. Nobody should be shaming me or anybody else for what we wear or what we want to show. I'm just showing a bit of boob or a bit of a leg. It's hot - I don't have to cover up so that other people can be comfortable.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389347-11117289-Although_she_was_initially_taken_aback_by_the_comments_Raquel_st-a-292_1660765536361.jpg)
Although she was initially taken aback by the comments, Raquel strongly believes that she did nothing wrong by wearing the dress. She said: ‘Deep down, the harsh comments did make me question what I wear. But then I thought “No, they’re the ones who have a problem with it”. It’s funny how people are angry at skin… It was a hot day at the start of June. I was wearing something comfortable for a picnic in the park.’ Despite the criticism, Raquel is determined to not let the critics change her mind on what she wears. She said: ‘This hasn’t put me off wearing the sundress. I’m not indecent – I like to dress nice for the body that I have. Nobody should be shaming me or anybody else for what we wear or what we want to show. I’m just showing a bit of boob or a bit of a leg. It’s hot – I don’t have to cover up so that other people can be comfortable.’
![Many commenters didn't hold back in their critiques of Raquel's party outfit. One wrote 'The fact you highlighted this is sick.', whilst another said 'Yeah right, everything about you screams 'Look at me'.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389383-11117289-Many_commenters_didn_t_hold_back_in_their_critiques_of_Raquel_s_-a-291_1660765536355.jpg)
Many commenters didn’t hold back in their critiques of Raquel’s party outfit. One wrote ‘The fact you highlighted this is sick.’, whilst another said ‘Yeah right, everything about you screams ‘Look at me’.
![Another questioned 'Why would you even wear that to a kid's birthday party?', as a fellow critic who was male, remarked 'Women ALWAYS know when they're hanging out.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389357-11117289-Another_questioned_Why_would_you_even_wear_that_to_a_kid_s_birth-a-300_1660765537161.jpg)
Another questioned ‘Why would you even wear that to a kid’s birthday party?’, as a fellow critic who was male, remarked ‘Women ALWAYS know when they’re hanging out.’
![One TikTok user said 'Not smart enough to wear something at a kid's party. She must be looking for a single dad.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389361-11117289-One_TikTok_user_said_Not_smart_enough_to_wear_something_at_a_kid-a-296_1660765536423.jpg)
One TikTok user said ‘Not smart enough to wear something at a kid’s party. She must be looking for a single dad.’
![Some commenters came to Raquel's defense on the issue, saying the dress was just a 'basic sundress' and 'why is everyone hating?'. One wrote 'Sorry, don't see anything wrong. If you go to the beach, you see a lot more flesh,' whilst another said, 'Why is everyone hating…it's just a basic sundress?'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389359-11117289-Some_commenters_came_to_Raquel_s_defense_on_the_issue_saying_the-a-297_1660765536461.jpg)
Some commenters came to Raquel’s defense on the issue, saying the dress was just a ‘basic sundress’ and ‘why is everyone hating?’. One wrote ‘Sorry, don’t see anything wrong. If you go to the beach, you see a lot more flesh,’ whilst another said, ‘Why is everyone hating…it’s just a basic sundress?’
![One supportive commenter wrote 'Wow, some of these comments. It's a funny situation, folks. Life happens and they are just... Laugh a little.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/17/20/60389381-11117289-One_supportive_commenter_wrote_Wow_some_of_these_comments_It_s_a-a-299_1660765536676.jpg)
One supportive commenter wrote ‘Wow, some of these comments. It’s a funny situation, folks. Life happens and they are just… Laugh a little.’