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The bridesmaids should never outshine the bride. Some brides, however, seem to be taking this to the extreme when dressing up their maids of honor. Or maybe time changes fashion trends so much, that after some the style that was "in" starts to look simply ridiculous. Either way, Bored Panda has collected a series of vintage bridesmaids dresses that are so funny, that you'll probably feel sorry for the women who wore them.

The 70s fashion brought outrageous patterns, floppy hats, and undiscernable silhouettes to the mix, 80s fashion later added vivid color, spandex, and space-filling hairdos. No matter the era, though, these absolutely unique vintage outfits would make your silly Spongebob PJs look like a classy suit. Scroll down to check out the images and upvote your favorite outrageous fashion statements!

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Helena
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The style of dress is clearly old fashioned but I think they look lovely. Also with the matching flowers.

Pam Falcioni
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am extremely bothered that there are two blue dresses that are way too close to each other on the color wheel.

Magpie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suspect they looked a bit more different in reality. .. again amateur photographer would not have fancy lighting set up. ( You can tell it is amateur by the shiny door / window / mirror thing in the background. )

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Fritz Kropfreiter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What to do with those little dye tablets left over from doing Easter eggs.

Helen Heffernan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I couldn’t see the bride at first... isn’t she supposed to be important?

Jenny Blew
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget the bridesmaids...look at the poof in that wedding dress!

Jody Maruca
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kind of pretty compared to other autraucities being showed in this group.

cwa92464
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me os a bowl of milk and Luck Charms marshmellows

Whawhawhatsis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are those things on their heads? They're too small to be hats, and they have poofs of tulle off the back. And they're uniformly badly placed to achieve maximum unflatteringness.

Evelyn Saungikar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 'more is not enough' era of the 80s. Princess Diana has a lot to answer for!

Rainbo Thorp
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A rainbow of pastels. I'm imagining the cousins from NJ saying, "No *I* get to wear blue. It's MY COLUH!" And the bride compromised, and let them ear a slightly DIFFERENT shade of blue. #winning

Jane Doe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where's the bride? Wait, I found her...Did she win a Carebears themed wedding?

Priscilla Winslow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This actually hurts my eyes.... Those monstrosities can never be worn again. Maybe they were as cheap as they look....

ColleenRick Langis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was dressed in one similar to that Hmmm I thought I was still 29 haha

Mare Freed
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello 80s "shoulders for DAYS." I can tell those were super-duper expensive to have made. It's a very complicated cut, and someone did a nice job. After the wedding I would have sold mine as a prom dress and recouped some of my $$$.

BusLady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Note to dressmaker: I want this same dress, but in 7 different colours.

Tambot
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strangely the dresses make me hungry... strawberry sorbet

Dorrie Jones
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bet they're glad that whole 'Taste The Rainbow' ad campaign was years in the future. . .

Aish Siva
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is cute. The bride's dress is definitely most beautiful

Trixster Million
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like they had to go down to the labor pool and hire an illegal as the flower girl.

Rebekah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

C**p - my mom was in a "rainbow wedding" in the 80's too. Same hats even. Will this be in here?? Mom?

Christine Blackburne-Kowal
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Okay, let's just get the bride into this bubble bath in what appears to be a round couch ... this is going to be just lovely!'

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Chicago Kitty
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dresses day "garden party" but the hats say "yippee ki yay". The groom's tux says "we'll be here all week, try the veal and don't forget to tip your warehouse."

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Wanda Queen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These women at least look somewhat comfortable and like they're having fun

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PBMc
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure the outfits are bad but I can't see them. My eyes are glued on the hair of the guy on the right.

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Lizard Queen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dresses are blessedly simple. The issue here is the headgear. They look like someone re-purposed Easter decorations.

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Nikki Ferguson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now these bridesmaids dresses are cool...unfortunately I don't think the groomsmen suits will ever come back in fashion

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Wanda Queen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I forget how young people got married back the day.....all these fresh little faces. Before someone jumps my s**t....I'm not saying I think it's a great idea to get married fresh out of high school. I'm just observing.

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Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you go inside the church, you'll see that all of the wallpaper in the hallways is gone.

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PBMc
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if the bride had an open wound that the Dr didn't want her licking?

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Wynand
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable." George Costanza, Seinfeld.

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Amanda Kirby
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly am not bothered by the oddness of the dresses. I just live how happy everyone looks. No one is trying to look cool; they seem genuinely happy to be part of the day.

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