Here's a whole bunch of patterns suitable for bridesmaid outfits. These were all available at major fabric stores as of September 1999. A few patterns have photos linked to them (sorry for the poor quality of the pix). Asterisks denote really cool patterns!

Simplicity Patterns
**8847 -- fitted jacket with jabot and ruffled cuffs with long straight skirt
**7858 -- fit and flare jacket
*8001 -- semi-fitted tunic and tea-length gathered skirt
*8846 -- fitted jacket with jabot and sleeve flounces
7141 -- full gathered skirt
7520 -- full tiered and gored skirts
8458 -- full gathered skirt
9765 -- bias-cut skirts

Butterick Patterns
(has online ordering for select patterns)
**5828 -- fitted jacket with mandarin collar and full gathered skirt
*3828 -- fitted jacket/top with Queen Anne neckline
*4875 -- princess-seamed jacket/top and full gathered skirt
*5003 -- fitted top (needs longer sleeves) and full gathered skirt
*6319 -- princess-seamed jacket/top and full gathered skirt
5838 -- fitted high-collared jacket and gored skirt
5270 -- fitted jacket and trumpet skirt
5936 -- fitted jacket with Queen Anne neckline
6270 -- fitted collarless jacket and bias cut skirt

McCalls Patterns
**2120 -- princess-seamed jacket with scoop neckline and A-line skirt
*9139 -- fitted jacket with leg o' mutton sleeves and peplum
8796 -- bias-cut skirt
9461 -- princess-seamed jacket with shawl collar
9529 -- jacket with mandarin collar

Vogue Patterns
1290 -- several styles of fitted jackets with portrait collars