"She Ate That": SA Is Impressed by Grade 12 Pupil’s Showcase of Her Mom-Tailored Matric Dance Dress
- A Grade 12 learner's matric dance dress, tailor-made by her mother, has gone viral on social media, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and detail
- The stunning golden gown featured intricate beading, a bold bodice-style tube top, and extravagant butterfly-like wings, striking a perfect balance between elegance and drama
- Social media users praised the pupil's mom for her talent and skill, with many calling her a "real designer" and suggesting she start her own fashion business or showcase her work at fashion week
A Grade 12 learner from Mzansi has warmed hearts and wowed social media after revealing that her stunning matric dance dress was tailor-made by her own mother.
The young woman, who goes by the TikTok handle @thatssooodanny, proudly showcased the dazzling creation in a TikTok video, and peeps couldn’t get over the craftsmanship and detail that went into the gown.
In the video uploaded on 10 October 2025, the excited learner is seen trying on the beautiful golden dress that perfectly hugged her figure, showing off her hourglass body. The gown was a true showstopper, intricately decorated with beads that shimmered under the light, adding a touch of luxury and glamour.
The design featured a bold, bodice-style tube top that accentuated her shoulders and neckline, while the back of the dress stole the show with extravagant butterfly-like wings that flowed gracefully behind her. The dress managed to strike a perfect balance between elegance and drama, making her look every bit like a queen on her big night.
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Social media users flooded the comments section with praise and admiration, calling her mother a real designer and a genius with a needle. Many were amazed by the attention to detail and the professional finish, with one user commenting,
"Your mom is a superstar."
The video posted by the young social media user @thatssooodanny quickly gained traction, with South Africans applauding the learner for proudly wearing a dress made with love and skill by her mom. For many, it was a beautiful reminder that true fashion isn’t always about brand names; sometimes, it’s about family talent and creativity shining through.
This golden gown wasn’t just a dress; it was a masterpiece stitched with love, pride, and unforgettable memories.
SA is in awe of the Grade 12 pupil's matric dance dress made by her mom
The online community took to the comments section to praise the young lady's mother for creating such a masterpiece as they gushed over the learner's matric dance outfit.
Tshireletso said:
"Your mom is talented, okay!😍"
Palesa Irischloe added:
"Moms !!! I hope you have a shop/fashion house because you ate 🥰🔥."
Darryl Andries wrote:
"Mama o stout! Why is she not at fashion week!!! 👑❤️😍."
HimynamesLeticia stated:
"She ate that."
Nqobile Mahlangu suggested:
"She must start a business that will support."
Watch the video below:
More on the matric ball dance 2025
- Briefly News reported that a Mzansi Grade 12 learner recently shared her highly anticipated matric dance look in a TikTok video, comparing the stunning gown she dreamed of to the one she actually wore.
- A young woman has shocked South Africans by revealing that she spent over R73,000 on her matric dance, sparking outrage and raising questions about whether such an extravagant amount can be justified for just one night.
- A Grade 12 pupil has left many South Africans stunned after making a dramatic entrance to her matric ball by arriving in a coffin.
Source: Briefly News
