We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again. Satin is not your friend. This photo of very early 2000s bridesmaids proves our point. The dresses are puff-sleeve, empire waist gowns that would look kind of cute if it weren’t for the extra shiny satin fabric. Despite what some people think, shiny does not equal fancy.
The white lace trim is almost cute, but it looks more “DIY” than anything. These ladies look pretty happy to be posing with each other, so at least they had fun at the wedding. This is just one of those looks that they’ll look back on and think, “Why did we think it was a good idea to wear that?” It happens to the best of us.
Gayle's Getting Married
Here we go with another unfortunate 1975 wedding. We really do pity a whole generation of folks that had to go through that, not knowing that fashions would vastly improve. They really were victims of an awful time. We don't know what's worse. The frilly V-neck or the stiff high collar with a ribbon.
The whole getup just looks like a fancy nightie. The pendant is cute, we guess. At least they look very happy. When you're celebrating your best friend getting married, the frills and lace tend to fade away. Unfortunately, they didn't quite fade away enough and we can still see them. Oh, well.
When Coordination Goes Too Far
Some brides love to have their bridesmaids match each other to a tee. Oftentimes they’re required to wear the same dress, shoes, and jewelry to create a cohesive look. But having matching hair? That’s taking it a step too far into the uncanny valley. For whatever reason, these bridesmaids all had to wear the same brown wig to their friend’s wedding.
This looks like a weird music video instead of a wedding photoshoot. It’s so obvious that these girls are all wearing wigs. Let’s just say that not everyone is meant to rock bangs. Do you know what would be extra weird? If these bridesmaids had to wear these wigs to match the bride’s hair.
A Hippie Wedding Come to Life
It’s rare to see color photos from the 60s, but they do exist. This bride was lucky enough to snap a color photo with her bridesmaids during her wedding. Lucky for us, this color photo gives us a glimpse into the true color choices for these boho bridesmaid dresses. We’re guessing this bride was into free love and hippie culture because these dresses are very boho-chic.
Okay, “chic” is a stretch, but it’s definitely “a look,” if you know what we mean. The white eyelet tops are cute, but the bottoms of the dresses look like handmade aprons instead of skirts. Did everyone start cooking in the kitchen after this photo was taken?
An Off-Key Bridesmaid Look
It’s always exciting when celebrities get married. Who doesn’t love looking at super-expensive dresses and decor, passing judgment from the comfort of our tiny apartments? We sure do. Canto-pop star Gillian Chung Yan-tung and Michael Lai got married in 2018 in an illustrious Los Angeles ceremony. Gillian wore a dress by Kate Middleton’s favorite designer, Jenny Packham.
Her bridesmaids were not so lucky. Her sister and best friends were in her bridal party, but their dresses didn’t outshine the bride’s look. Unfortunately, there’s just too much glitter and too many ruffles going on with these dresses. These ladies are all wearing the same over-the-top dress, so they all look like they’re conjoined at the shoulders. The blush pink color is beautiful, but the silhouette just isn’t working.