The ’70s really treated this man well. Here he is on his wedding day, surrounded by ladies who are not his bride-to-be. Weird dynamic? Definitely. Weirder fashion? Absolutely. This whole photo is a time capsule dedicated to everything 1970s. From the shag carpet to those floor-length ruffled dresses, we just can’t get enough.
We’ll let you be the judge about whether this photo aged well or not. It would be a stretch to call those floral bridesmaid dresses “timeless,” but they’re definitely of a time. The hats make these ladies look like they’re on their way to an Easter luncheon instead of a wedding, but hey, it works.
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.
A Golden Wedding
It’s wild to think that the 70s were 50 years ago. The time really flies. Someone posted this photo to commemorate their parent’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. It’s a total blast from the past. Everyone looks very happy in this photo, but we’re going to have to bring the mood down. Those bridesmaid dresses were not it.
The original poster of this photo shared that their mother made all of the bridesmaid dresses herself, which is quite impressive. They look pretty professional, even if the style is unfortunate. There’s even a matching flower girl version of the dress, which is precious and ugly at the same time. We especially love how this bride had all her bridesmaids wear a veil alongside her. She definitely had no qualms about sharing the spotlight.
A Showstopping Bridal Party
If you thought the trend of having a large bridal party was a new thing, think again. This retro bride went all out and had eleven women in her party. Even more impressive, she was able to coordinate matching dresses, veils, and gorgeous bouquets for everyone. The thing is, all of these dresses look like they’re white. Any modern-day wedding guest knows that wearing white to a wedding is a major faux pas.
The bride looks pretty happy, so we’re assuming the white color palette was pre-approved. If these bridesmaid dresses were worn today, they would definitely get figuratively torn apart on the internet. The hat-slash-veil look is a little silly, but it was probably an acceptable style at the time. Something about this photo tells us that this couple spent a lot on their wedding. Those dresses, although no longer considered fashionable, look well-made and expensive.