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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

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

I suspect the bride was cool enough to say, "Wear whatever you want as long as it's maxi length, long sleeved, and mint green (or yellow, pink, lavender)."

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

I think the yellow one is very up to date. I would wear it right now with some fancy accessories

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

what's going on with the 'bridesmaid' on the right of the bride holding hands with her like that? IS that a bridesmaid or the groom playing around?

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Lisa Pee Wee Jengo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

4 of them look like trannies... not that there's anything wrong with that ;)

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

Did the bride just select some bridesmaid's dresses at random or did the bridesmaids just wear dresses from random weddings they attended? ("Of COURSE you can wear the dress again! It's SO fashionable"! Says every bride EVER!)

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

For a change, all the dresses are different. And they have matching bouquets.

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Patricia Ball
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They all look like they’re wearing Gunne sax dresses! Great gowns from the 70’s!

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

something is amiss in this one! I kinda like the dresses though, but who is wearing them?

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Ginger Peters
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bride & all but 1 bridesmaid ALL look like men in drag.... smh

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

Like the dresses, bride's dress looks timeless, love the bouquets but not so much for the hats.

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

Well at least this bride was an equal opportunity looks killer

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

I love these dresses all different, and then the rainbow theme!

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

It looks like they couldn't decide, so they went with 4 different sample dresses. No similarities in style or color. I have never seen anything like this.

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

The dresses are silly, but the whole party really look happy to be there. The bridesmaid second from the right looks like she's about to crack up laughing. Slightly silly dresses, but a wonderful wedding photo.

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

Is there two brides? Or is that a bridesmaid wearing almost-white and holding hands with the bride...?

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

The hats are very similar to my 1983 wedding's bridesmaid's hats!

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

No. They don't. And adding "poor things" to the beginning of your comment making fun of them doesn't make you less of a jerk. Jerk.

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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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