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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

I don't care if it is near Christmas, don't dress your bridesmaids to look like Santa's elves.

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

I do wonder if some people still have their wedding album and proudly show it round at parties

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

Really?! No one's going to mention the weird panorama on the wall behind them?!

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

not too bad christmas wedding but looks like the bride is wearing a fez

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

They shouldn't have signed that "Claus" in the pre-wedding contract.

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

I think to save money she decided to wear the wedding cake on her head

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

I feel like the groomsmen must be dressed like Elf on a Shelf..

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

Now casting for the supernatural horror flick "Bride of Santa"

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

"The bride wore a hat box filled with Christmas cookies on her head."

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

The bride and Santa's Helpers, not a fan of Christmas weddings.

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

There is a rope hanging right over a head. A sign of things to come?

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

Rather like these, do NOT like the scary background, nor the carpet camouflage.

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

Is she marrying Santa Claus?? Because the already got the Christmas elves

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

Very christmassy. Did she come down the isle with sleigh bells jingling?

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

Is it bad that I kind of like it? I wouldn't do it now, but in it's time....

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

Was the wedding on christmas? This way no one would forget the wedding day.

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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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