When it comes to navigating the challenge of digestive trouble in a designer shop as well as the utter, utter shame of being drunk and in charge of a microphone, the film Bridesmaids offers many valauble life lessons. But between the laughs and the toe-curling lows, there are some fashion tips to be had too.

As Annie and Helen battle out their best friend to the bride status, their styles also clash – Helen’s all about OTT gowns, in contrast to Annie’s sweet summer dresses. The characters personalities are so perfectly matched to their wardrobes, thanks to the film’s costume designers Leesa Evans and Christine Wada, that if you’re planning on channelling preppy prettiness, look no further than Becca, who’s got that matching hairband and cardigan thing down. Rita, the fiery and hilarious mother of three, on the other hand, knows how to pull off serious bling with cleavage.

Then there are the more obvious, and altogether more urgent, rules to live by: testing out that new authentic restaurant can have devastating results just before a dress fitting; free tattoos from strange men can often lead to infection; sunglasses won’t help you get into first class. And just because it’s made in Paris, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be nice...

1. ‘Wow, this is so awkward. I really want you to leave, but I don't know how to say it without sounding like a dick.’

Applying makeup the morning after the night before and then climbing back into bed, thereby achieving #Iwokeuplikethis, might make you look prettier but it does not make the arsehole you slept with any less of an arsehole.

2. While we’re at it, taking any notice of derogatory comments made by men about your teeth is absolutely out.

…But wearing cute pastel underwear isn’t.

3. It’s okay to wear those old t-shirts and joggers when working out, especially when you’re trying to freeload off outdoor boot camp instructors.

4. Motherhood is not the end of fabulous

Rita proves that being a mother of three boys - ‘there is semen all over everything. Disgusting. I cracked a blanket it half the other day’- does not mean you shouldn’t look fabulous. Platinum hair, chunky gold bling and cleavage is the key to the American housewife look.

Seriously, look at those earrings.

… She also reminded us of the joys of a velour tracksuit. 

5. While the spirit of adventure may run high in you, the way to channel it is not to get a free tattoo from a man who opens up his van for you on the street. 

6. If you’re going to thrash your arch nemesis at tennis – do it wearing a yellow vintage Lacoste dress. 

7. Cardigans, pearls and matching headbands make the most innocent of preppy looks – as proved by Disney-lover Becca.

Yes, sometimes you can swap the cardigan for a floral top – but make sure you keep the headband.

Here she is getting a pep-talk from Rita on why every girl needs those ‘slutty college years’.  

8. They’ve made it harder to sneak into first class – these days you need at least 3 sets of Goyard luggage. Those shades are not going to cut it.

‘Help me. I’m poor’

9. If you’re after modest wedding party get-up, Annie’s short summery dresses with cropped blazers work well; check out our selection of wedding cover-ups for further inspiration.

10. Helen’s style is all about designer clothes that out-glamour Annie’s cute dresses and cropped blazers. But it’s her hair that gets us as green eyed as Annie.

Look at it. So glossy and freakishly groomed. We want those big curls. Is there padding in the back?

Lillian also has the big curly waves down to a tee. A spotty tee.

11. Know that your budget might not be the same as everyone else’s when it comes to bridesmaids dresses

That Fritz Bernaise (Fritz who?) probably won’t be kind on everyone’s wallets. 

12. Never try that authentic quirky restaurant right before a dress fitting.

Trust us.

13. Airport chic isn’t just for celebs. 

14. Trends come round again

Megan’s shiny polyester shirts and pearls combo might not have made her the most fashionable of the group when the film released, but since then her style has exploded in a wave of Normcore.

#normcore

WE LOVE HER.

15. And finally, just because Lady St. Petsois JuJu is making your dress, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be right.

This ruffle-tastic disaster was saved by Annie and turned into a surprisingly chic wedding dress.