The Top 10 Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress Photos We've Ever Seen!

By Anja Winikka

Here are our top picks for bridesmaid dresses no woman should ever have had to put on — no matter how good of a friend she is — but did anyway.

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Biergarten Bridesmaids

Not really sure how to describe this one — provocative German girl Halloween costume meets wedding?

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Cape Goat

Don’t worry — those orange capes are PETA-approved.

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(Probably Not) a Few of Their Favorite Things

We’re not sure what’s more embarrassing: the dresses that could’ve been Grandma’s drapes, or the bows that belong on a Disney Princess.

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Lace-Ups

Just an example of a few decades’ trends (that is, ’90s lace, teased hair and shoulder pads) taken to the extreme.

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Rainbow Connection

Brides take note: Dressing your maids each in a different color will make them look unique — but not necessarily in a good way.

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Little Bo Bridesmaids

Now if they just could’ve figured out a way to incorporate shepherd’s hooks into the bridesmaid bouquets…

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Green Without Envy

Hey, in the very least, if the lights go out, the bridesmaids will be easy to locate.

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Pink Pouf Balls

What bridesmaid wouldn’t want to wear a racy bikini top and a ridiculously large ball gown skirt in hot pink?

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Orange Crush

Because nothing says “wedding” like orange miniskirts and poodle-like trains and sleeves.

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Camo-Tastic

This one is dual-purpose: Turn it into a hunting cape after the wedding!

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