These bridesmaid dresses are so retro that they’re fabulous. Some people might cringe at the late 70s fashion, but we love how these women are totally rocking their wedding looks. These three gowns are different in color but are all the same style, which is actually a pretty genius way to have a cohesive wedding party.
Everything about these outfits is perfectly coordinated, and we’re here for it. From the bouquet ribbons to the hair accessories, everything in their outfits is the same exact color. Plus, those see-through floral capes are to die for. We wouldn’t be surprised if we saw something like this on a modern bride’s Pinterest board. It’s absolutely retro-chic.
Flower Power
Prepare yourself. Nobody, and we truly mean nobody, is prepared for this retro bridesmaid look. This photo is undated, but judging by the explosion of florals and the bell sleeves, we’re guessing it was the 1970s. What a time for fashion, y’all. These girls were forced to wear matching white and yellow bridesmaid dresses, with coordinated “Little House on the Prairie” bonnets to boot.
We can’t imagine that the older girls in this photo were thrilled to match with the younger ones. That’s the ultimate uncool fashion statement, and we feel for them. These dresses are so unique that you know they were handmade by their mom. She probably even repurposed them into sundresses afterward. Who wouldn’t want to wear coordinated dresses with their little sisters all summer long? Yikes.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes
Getting married around the holidays is definitely a choice that some people love. Requiring the bridesmaids to wear holiday-themed dresses? Now that’s a bit too much, even for the more diehard of Christmas fans. These two women were the bridesmaids for their sister, and their dresses looked like they belonged on a holiday card rather than at a wedding ceremony.
To be fair, it was the 70s. Many 70s styles didn’t age well, so we can’t judge them too harshly. We just can’t get over the lace trim along the front. It’s giving gingerbread house vibes, which some people are into, apparently. Since the photo is in black-and-white, we’ll never know what color these dresses were. But we hope they were green or red.
A Turn-of-the-Century Wedding Look
Weddings have changed a lot over the decades, but it seems that coordinated bridesmaid dresses have always been a thing. These women were the bridesmaids in a 1919 wedding, and they are serving nautical turn-of-the-century looks like we’ve never seen. The dresses are pretty cute by early 1900s standards. But those hats? That’s another story.
We’re sorry to say, but those hats make these ladies look like they’re about to take flight. “The Flying Nun” didn’t become a popular TV show until the 1960s, so we’re not sure where the inspiration behind these hats came from. Hats were definitely more common back then than they are today, but there’s no way these were considered fashionable at the time. We refuse to believe it.
Matching Áo Dài Outfits
Some people might be caught off guard to see brides or bridesmaids wearing red to a wedding. However, it’s a pretty common color and style in Vietnam. Red and gold are common colors for áo dài, the traditional Vietnamese dress that many brides (and grooms) choose to wear. This group shot of bridesmaids in Ho Chi Minh City shows a radiant group of women wearing áo dài that perfectly combines old and new.
The red-and-gold polka dot fabric might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but these ladies committed to the look. We think they’re pulling it off, which is no easy feat! If you look closely, the traditional Vietnamese bridal hats are all made of the same fabric, too. While we’re not quite sure why these women are sitting in a pharmacy, they all look great.