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

No amount of drinking after the wedding will erase this disaster

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

hahahahahahaha it doesn't go under her chin. It's just at the same level as the dess's collar hahahahahahaha

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

Wouldn't you like to know what the photographer said to get them all smiley , all at the same time?

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

"Remember ladies, after a few short hours you can take off the dresses and burn them"

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

Those hats were all the rage back then. My sister had them at her wedding in 1978. PS: they are still married.

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

The dresses are kind of cute! They could be shortened and worn again.

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

Why do brides never consider what their bridesmaids will look like in the dresses they pick? Are they just being mean to the ones who aren't the bride?

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

The bride’s vail, hat or whatever that thing is...is the craziest!

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

What the bridesmaids are wearing is hands down better than what the bride has on

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

oh i like the bridesmaid dresses, but what is the bride wearing on her head???

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

Why is the bride wearing a floppy cone of shame? Did she have to go to the vet before the wedding?

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

Did they not have mirrors when they chose these dresses, especially the weird concoction on the brides head???

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Valerie Witter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I immediately thought cone of shame for the bride also. Should definitely have had a longer veil or taken photo with veil turned to the back. I can’t even think what to say about the bridesmaids…

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Patricia Ferrari
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here comes Peter Cottontail...hopping down the bunny trail...hippity hoppity Easter's on its way

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

The bridesmaid in the yellow almost looks uncomfortable even though that probably isn’t the case.

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

At least she asked her Mom to be a bridesmaid, after hearing her Mom's stories about never being asked.

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

Apparently, the bride just got her shots... and a white flea collar.

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

Every dress is not flattering on every woman. Maybe they could have all had variations?

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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

After staring at this for too long, I zoomed in & finally figured out what I've been looking at. Ha Ha Ha

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

What is that around her head? Most of these the bride's dresses are as bad as the bridesmaids.

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

Is the bride wearing a hat and a veil? Ye gods! Make up your mind: hat or veil. Not both!

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

So much of the 60's bridal wear looked like Easter Sunday.

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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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