The 1950s were a time of flared skirts and fitting waistlines. It was a glamorous and chic time for fashion. Unfortunately, not everyone was able to nail the iconic ’50s look. This bridesmaid dress is almost there, but not quite. At least this lady tried. It’s a shiny green dress with a tulle skirt, but it looks like a wannabe knock-off of more glamorous styles of the time.
The see-through tulle skirt is kind of pointless. Why make it poofy if you can still see the tighter skirt underneath? It’s just not flattering at all. Plus, those matching shoes aren’t doing anything good for the overall outfit. No matter what they say, shiny satin is never the answer when it comes to wedding fashion.
Only the Best for Marquess
The wedding of a marquess is always a big deal. Charles Paget, Marquess of Anglesey, married Lady Marjorie Manners in 1911, and it was a most illustrious affair. There’s no doubt that they spent top dollar for everything, including the bridesmaid dresses. But money can’t buy everything, especially style.
Maybe it was the style of the time, but these dresses look pretty frumpy by today’s standards. They look more like mother-of-the-bride dresses rather than bridesmaid dresses. (No offense to all the mothers out there). We have so many questions about those giant arm muffs. Is that what fancy people used instead of bouquets back in the day?
We Come In Peace
Long before “My Favorite Martian” hit television screens in the '60s, these two women made their debut as bridesmaids. They look out of this world, but not in a good way. Something about these bridesmaid dresses is off. Maybe it’s the textured material or sheer collar, or maybe it’s the pointed hairpieces they’re wearing.
Whatever it is, these ladies look like martians, not bridesmaids. This whole look is giving ethereal alien vibes. We wonder what the public opinion was about this look back in the 30s when this photo was taken. We can’t imagine it was the cutting edge of fashion, but who knows?
What Are You Doing, Sarah?
You're Sarah Michelle Gellar. Why do you look like a garden? This color is just too harsh, even for a beautiful girl like you. And those frills? What is going on down there? Are you trying to look like a plant? Because if you are it's working! Now look, she's not entirely to blame here.
It's true, the costume department would have picked these outfits, and maybe Sarah didn't get a chance to speak up? All we know is that this outfit looked better in theory, and those earrings and slick hairstyle weren't going to save things, no matter how hard they tried.
Unique Wedding Traditions
The Cook Islands are comprised of fifteen islands near New Zealand. Each island has its own traditions and customs, especially when it comes to weddings. Rarotonga is the most populated island, and many people choose to get married on its beautiful beaches. This traditional wedding took place on Muri Beach in Rarotonga. You can see how awesome the bridesmaid's and groomsmen's outfits are.
Most Western weddings require stuffy formalwear and stiff formalities. Cook Island weddings are a bit different. The custom dress is way more relaxed and appropriate for its tropical location. But, just because their wedding attire looks more relaxed doesn’t make their wedding traditions any less special. We think celebrating different types of wedding dresses is pretty cool.