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

Crying...she caught a glimpse into the future and saw that she would appear on bored panda in that abomination of a dress!

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

I swear! I had to wear this same abomination IN PEACH for my sisters wedding. And I paid for it myself!!!

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

My mom made a similar dress for Halloween when I went as Cinderella, but in my defense I was 4.

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

They can repurpose these as their own wedding dresses. Just add a little bleach....

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

Terrible photo, they probably felt and looked gorgeous, for the time.

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

I wore a dress like this once. I thought I looked good too. I was maid of honor in my sister's wedding. Around 1986. Now I look and it's just funny. Also, our necks are of a normal length.

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

I don't like the sleeves, but other than that these are nice

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

We we're married in '71. I had to go through all of these making sure my bridesmaid dresses weren't included!!! ( thankfully, they weren't. But certainly could have been) 🤣

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

Centre one (through her teeth): "Keep smiling girls, it'll soon be over"

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

I wore a bridesmaid dress that looked like these. About 1986 or so.

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

I would just go all the way, with baby blue skin makeup and wigs.

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

I had a dress just like this, but I was the flower girl, so it was OK. 1986 btw.

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

I know someone who had to wear an almost identical dress...

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