Guide on What to Wear to a Baby Shower [2024 addition] (2024)

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Guide on What to Wear to a Baby Shower [2024 addition]? ›

Opt for a knee-length dress or a stylish blouse paired with tailored pants or a skirt. Consider more refined fabrics such as lace, silk, or chiffon to add a touch of elegance. Soft pastels, subdued prints, or classic neutrals work well for a polished appearance.

Baby showers are typically associated with floral prints and light, happy colors like baby blue, light pink, and yellow. If that's the vibe you're feeling, lean into it! A sweet sundress with a bow detail isn't just great for a shower; you'll wear it all summer.

Can I Wear Jeans to a Baby Shower? This one comes down to the dress code and location. If the dress code is casual, semi casual, or, in some cases, business casual, you're in the clear for jeans. For smart casual, co*cktail, and lounge suit dress codes, jeans are not appropriate.

The only color to consider avoiding is black as it's often associated with funerals and mourning, which are not exactly new baby vibes. Sometimes baby showers have a specific theme to dress according to as well.

Some of the things to consider are time of day, weather, and if the party is an indoor or an outdoor baby shower If you know the gender of your baby, I think it's always fun to have a touch of pink or blue in your outfit. If not, you can't go wrong with floral prints and timeless accessories.

For a semi-formal or dressy baby shower, elevate your style while maintaining a tasteful and sophisticated look. Opt for a knee-length dress or a stylish blouse paired with tailored pants or a skirt. Consider more refined fabrics such as lace, silk, or chiffon to add a touch of elegance.

Never show up to a baby shower without a gift in hand! That being said, you're not required to buy a gift from the registry. Feel free to shop around and choose any special gift for the new little one (and their mommy!).

Who should be invited to a baby shower? Anyone can be invited to your baby shower. This includes as few or as many of your grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, cousins, friends, neighbors and coworkers as you'd like, as well as those of your partner. (Coed baby showers are growing increasingly popular!)

One thing to keep in mind when sifting through your wardrobe for the perfect baby shower outfit is that, unless specified on the invitation, you can pretty much wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable, be it a dress or pantsuit.

Any member of the immediate family (especially the mother) should NOT host a baby shower before the baby is born. This old-school secret code is still relevant today because it appears audacious, as if the expectant mother just wants presents, which is self-serving by having her immediate family host the party for her.

Can I wear leggings to a baby shower? ›

Leggings are perfect for a casual and cozy fall baby shower at home. Wear your favorite long knit sweater in an autumnal color like eggplant, sage, scarlet, or apricot with a pair of black leggings. Dress your look up with a pair of ankle boots and a dainty necklace and earrings.

Traditionally, the mother-to-be is the guest of honor at the baby shower. That said, if you're hosting a couples' shower, then you should list both parents as the guests of honor.

A baby shower usually lasts 2-3 hours. Budget about 30-45 minutes at the beginning for guests to arrive, nibble on some food, and mingle with one another before the games / entertainment begin. Spend the next 30-45 minutes playing games. And the rest of the time having cake and opening gifts.

For a fancier event, a nice dress or skirt-and-blouse combo are a safe bet. If you prefer pants, opt for dress pants and heels over jeans or leggings. For a casual affair, however (think: at someone's home or a park), jeans might be totally acceptable with a dressy top or a blazer. “When in doubt…

Who Traditionally Pays for a Baby Shower? The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host.

HELEN'S ANSWER: It is awkward for a mother to host a baby shower for her daughter because gifts are involved. If you are an immediate family member having the party, it is like you are watching to see who gives what gift. It is much better for a close friend to have the party.

One thing to keep in mind when sifting through your wardrobe for the perfect baby shower outfit is that, unless specified on the invitation, you can pretty much wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable, be it a dress or pantsuit.

It is custom to bring the gift along to the baby shower with you. If you aren't attending or are overseas, you can always post it beforehand.

Who Do You Invite to a Baby Shower? Close friends and family members should be invited to the baby shower. You should always consult with the mom-to-be on the guestlist though, just in case she has any co-workers or friends she wants to add to the list.