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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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was that Holly Hobbie vibe so popular in the 70's, especially for little girls.

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

Ok, I'm sorry, but I see three males in drag: top brides maid on the left, the one on the bottom row, furthest to the right, plus the blonde flower 'girl' on the left. Anybody with me?

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

Is it just me or is that her brother on the far right?

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

My mother forced me into those sun bonnets and prairie dresses, and not even just for weddings. The looks on those little girls' faces perfectly represents my silent childhood loathing rage.

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

The youngest girl looks scared. Probably scarred her for life.

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

Amateur photographer trying too hard, they all look like " take the damn photo already " . I wonder if the one on the right is really a different colour.

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

Quick.. someone call the Olsens and the Ingals. Nellie and Carrie are missing!

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Godspeed
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lady on the far right looks like a guy that snuck in on the bridesmaid party.

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

The poor little flowergirls look like they are thinking "WTF? You make us wear these ugly bed sheets...and if that isn't bad enough...you then make us wear cushion covers on our heads!?"

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Deborah Chadwick
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those dress patterns aren't busy enough. Let's take a picture in front of some horrific patterned WALLPAPER!!!!! Great IDEA!!!! yay......

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Kathy Geiger
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ALL of the hats are wildly unflattering...bridesmaids look like a sniper was taking potshots during the ceremony..

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Susan Denison
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it wasn’t for the ridiculous hats, it wouldn’t be to bad.

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Mitch Hagan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The little girls look like they are wearing bras on their heads.

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

The bride might have just removed those glasses for the pictures holy c**p...

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

Apparently the guy taking the photo is also the guy who molested the flower girl on the left.

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Denise Renee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where did the bride get those glasses? Those were not the style for women back then.

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Carol Anderson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh JEZ the kids look like they are from the little house on the prairie

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

Maid/Matron of honor usually had a slightly different dress - mind you this was the 70's so the difference could only be slight. Different length OR color, but not both!

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

The Little House in the Prairie is strong with these six.

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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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