46 Ridiculous Vintage Bridesmaids Dresses That Show Just How Much Time Has Changed
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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I think historically, you had a bridesmaid who was to dress like the bride to confuse any demon or evil spirit coming to disrupt the wedding. So, the fact that they have veils and all would serve that purpose.
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LOL. The biggest lie of brides to bridesmaids. "You'll wear it again"
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There was a time in the not too too distant past that more "revealing" dresses were frowned upon during the church ceremony. Since the dresses themselves appear to be sleeveless (and maybe they had an open neckline?) they might have made these as an inexpensive, horribly misguided cover-up for the ceremony.
It looks like they went around the whole neighbourhood, beating up grannies for their curtains....
And now if we could all rise the bridesmaids are going to do the traditional sacrifice of a virgin.
Is this a wedding in Gilead? Or are they all taking their vows and marrying Jesus?
After the ceremony they sacrificed a goat to the Gods for increased fertility.
Those aren't bridesmaids. They are simply a line of brides getting ready to marry the cult leader Messa Con-u.
For some reason I don't hate this look. But they all look like brides, and I'm wondering how many hippie communes were polygamous back then.
YES but did anybody notice the POCKETS in their dresses?! #pocketsarelife
Reminds me of a cross between Handmaidens Tale and Stepford Wives.
Handmaid's Tale, anyone? What kind of distopian cult fuckery is this? lol
When Satan is your pal, and you want to include the gang from the rituals and sacrificing virgins nights, but your parents are paying for the wedding and insist upon harshing your buzz by bringing God into it 👿
The higher order of bridesmaids will now perform a virgin sacrifice to conclude this wedding.
Is that a brides' competition? Whichever the guy likes the most, he marries?
Words fail me, I suppose they have to return those curtains tomorrow. The pale 'nothing' flowers drag their dresses down, a brighter flower might, just might lift those monk outfits.
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."
These women at least look somewhat comfortable and like they're having fun
Put some wheels under this and you've got a pretty decent parade float.
The dresses are blessedly simple. The issue here is the headgear. They look like someone re-purposed Easter decorations.
Now these bridesmaids dresses are cool...unfortunately I don't think the groomsmen suits will ever come back in fashion
"Jimmy and I met when we both ordered a Tequila Sunrise at the bar...."
I forget how young people got married back the day.....all these fresh little faces. Before someone jumps my shit....I'm not saying I think it's a great idea to get married fresh out of high school. I'm just observing.
Those dresses remind me of the non-slip decals we used to put in our bathtubs.
If you go inside the church, you'll see that all of the wallpaper in the hallways is gone.
I hate to admit it but I think I like these ones! The bride looks lovely.
