What to wear to my bridal shower?

chrissie827

My bridal shower is next Saturday and I have no idea what to wear.  I don't usually wear dresses because I'm a little on the heavy side and most dresses are not flattering on me.  Do you think I should wear a dress to my bridal shower? If not, what are some other options?  I've actually never been to a bridal shower so I don't even know what the guests should wear, let alone the bride!  It's being held on a Saturday afternoon in a church hall. 

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A nice pair of capris and a dressy top usually work just fine.

achiduck

A skirt and a nice top?

cwaggoner07

Bridal showers are usually casual-dressy. I wore sundresses to all of mine, but nice capris/long shorts and a blouse would be great!

w102nao

Honestly the best thing you can wear is a smile. A happy smiling bride is all that people want to see at a shower and at a wedding. Dress in something that you feel comfortable in.

Also very important to consider: Don't show cleavage. A shower is the only time to cover up the boobs because you are bending over a lot and in front of everyone to pick up gifts and if you have cleavage showing it really pops out during gifts. ha-ha something I never thought about but my MOG said many times how much she liked my dress because it was high necked and how that is her pet peeve at showers.

em105

Also very important to consider: Don't show cleavage. A shower is the only time to cover up the boobs because you are bending over a lot and in front of everyone to pick up gifts and if you have cleavage showing it really pops out during gifts. ha-ha something I never thought about but my MOG said many times how much she liked my dress because it was high necked and how that is her pet peeve at showers.

Awesome piece of advice!  I would never have considered this, but now I certainly will!  Definitely will want to be on the modest and covered side versus having 'the girls' flopping out in front of a bunch of super conservative FMIL's friends.

meganpow87

I'm wearing dark jeans with black shoes and a cardigan I agree with wearing a smile!!!

naomikb

I would wear a casual sundress or skirt and nice top.  If you really are not into dresses/skirts then nice capris and a nice top would be okay, but be aware that probably most of the guests will be in dresses/skirts.

whitney37354

Be clean, neat, & comfortable.  Don't wear a dress if you're not comfortable in one.  Nice capris or pants would be fine.  I never thought about the cleavage issue, but it does make sense!  I've always been more concerned for those in short dresses who are trying to wrangle large packages while seated.