Vintage bridesmaids

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.

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15+ Ridiculous Vintage Bridesmaids Dresses That Show Just How Much Time Has Changed

The Swinging Sixties were a wild time in fashion, yet tradition was still a classy affair for weddings. Brides continued to wear short dresses started in the 1950s or opted for long column like dresses in lace, silk or taffeta. For bridesmaids, wearing a colorful dress was the trend. Pastel pink, blue and yellow were

Vogue 2460; ca. 1971; Misses' Brides' and Bridesmaids' Dress. Midi or evening length dress has fitted bodice with square neckline and tiered skirt gathered at high waistline with attached self belt. Short puff sleeve gathered into band with or without full length slim or bell sleeve. Trim variations. Sewing Pattern Archive 32, 34 bust [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your…

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.

St. Aloysius parish. Shot taken by my brother-in-law. Kodak Kodachrome film scanned with a Nikon Coolscan V ED.

Have you ever looked through your parents' old wedding photos and found them to be completely hilarious? You might think your mother's dress was funny, but have you ever looked at the bridesmaids? You might be surprised by the bride's ingenuity!