What to Wear to a Bridal Shower - 18 Incredibly Chic Outfits for the Bride and Guests

What to wear to a bridal shower is an important question to ask for this milestone occasion for the bride and guests. It’s a time where two sets of family and friends get a chance to celebrate together, perhaps for the first time. That feeling of wanting to impress new family and friends may arise, but not to worry because we curated a list of lovely dresses and separates to put you at ease so you can enjoy this celebration of love and new beginning with this pre-wedding occasion.

Before we jump into the list of bridal shower styles, it’s important to consider where the event will take place. Will it be at an indoor venue or outside in a garden or someone’s backyard?

What to wear to a bridal shower brunch at a restaurant versus what to wear at an outdoor party have slight nuances for outfit options based on the weather and venue. 

Beginning with where the shower will be held is a good place to start planning your outfit and how this article is organized- by location and styles. 

Let’s start off with what to wear to a bridal shower held outside in a garden or yard.    

What to Wear to a Bridal Shower Garden Party

Summer dresses for an outdoor bridal shower look and feels perfectly fitting for this special occasion. Sundresses with lightweight fabrics like chiffon or linen will keep you cool under the warm sun while maintaining an effortlessly chic look.    

If you’re a bride, you may consider wearing a white dress or outfit to the bridal shower. An opportunity to soak in all the fabulous moments of being a soon-to-be bride by wearing a classic white dress. Try a gorgeous lace dress with an off-the-shoulder design or a strappy white satin midi dress for a beautiful bridal-inspired look. 

Which one of these white bridal shower dresses inspires you to wear to your party. 

White Bridal Shower Dresses

Bridal Shower Dresses for the Bride

You may prefer to save the moment of wearing a white dress for your wedding day, but still want to find a unique and eye-catching bridal shower dress to create those fabulous bridal vibes.

Try dresses with a memorable twist like an open back design with a lace up detail or an off-the-shoulder midi dress with an asymmetrical hem. Uniquely beautiful design details that make you feel special and look gorgeous while standing out from the crowd.

Check out these beautifully unique dresses for the bride.

Dresses for the Bridal Shower Guests

There’s something special when celebrating love among family and friends and being outdoors, surrounded by nature’s beauty. A lovely floral summer dress is an ideal bridal shower outfit to wear to a backyard soiree or garden tea party. Consider a flowy chiffon dress or a chic midi mesh dress in lightly colored floral prints in fabrics that are light and airy to wear outdoors.

Here are a few lovely lightweight dresses to wear to a summer bridal shower.

A bridal shower dress outfit may need a light layering piece to complete the look. Try a soft kimono or a long duster in lace or chiffon, a gorgeous and simple way to layer your party look.

What to Wear to a Bridal Shower Brunch

Bridal showers held at an elegant restaurant for brunch or luncheon allows the chance for the bride and guests to enjoy each others company. You can be a little more carefree on what to wear because your don’t have to worry about being under the sun and possibly warm weather.

Bridal shower outfits for an indoor event is the chance to style and layer a haute look with stylish pieces like corset tops with an open blazer jacket or midi skirts outfits with elegant blouses or bodysuits. Feel free to get creative with a lovely and chic outfit that will impress others by your style.

Bridal Shower Brunch Outfits for the Bride

We love a creative bride looking to push the fashion envelope for a unique bridal look any chance you get. It’s your time to shine at your bridal shower and highlight your wonderful sense of style by wearing a gorgeous all-white crepe jumpsuit or an elegant bustier outfit.

Which piece inspires you to add to your bridal shower look?

Your bridal shower outfit will look like perfection with a little sparkle and shine, add beautiful layering necklaces or a shiny gold belt to help complete your look.

Bridal Shower Guests Outfit Ideas

You may be invited to several bridal showers all in the same season and looking for ways to style an outfit with a new blazer or midi skirt. Stylish pieces that you can repurpose for work or different events that perfectly match this pre-wedding occasion.

You’re in luck! Soft open blazers in playful colors are trending pieces to add to layer with your bridal shower outfit and can add to your everyday collection. Try styling a blazer with a stylish midi dress made of satin or sweater knit. An elevated look perfect for a bridal party and to reuse for work.

Color Blazers

Midi Skirt Outfits

We hope we’ve inspired your bridal shower outfits with these 18+ chic and stylish dresses and separates to wear to your garden tea party or bridal luncheon.

Want more inspiration? Check out our Bridal Shower Outfits collection for more styles to create that perfect pre-wedding look.