Bridal shower attire

[aprilgail2]

I think dressy capris and a nice dressy blouse is fine for a home bridal shower. I love summer dresses but if you aren't a dress person this isn't an occassion to have to wear one.

I would much prefer capris to a dress no matter where i was going. Never been to a bridal shower that was held in a home though. Always out in a catering hall, restaurant party room or at the very least a vfw type hall.

 

[Wendy31]

Depending on who's giving the shower, it's not unusual around here for the mother of the bride (& the mother of the groom) to be given corsages in addition to the bride.

Since the shower is in August & at someone's home, I think capris would be fine & wouldn't necessarily be inappropriate - as long as they are dressier & paired w/ a nicer top. Instead of capris, which I think of normally hitting just below the knees, a pair of cropped pants might work better w/ a nice pair of sandals. To me, cropped pants look dressier than capris.

A summer dress would also be nice - I'm thinking a sleeveless linen sheath dress maybe?

What is your daughter wearing? Also, who is giving the shower? Are the shower hostesses typically more casual & informal? Is this going to be a formal shower or a more casual get together? In my "circle," I've been to very informal showers in homes, where the mother of the bride was dressed very casually - capris & a nice top would be perfectly fine & even expected. I've also been to dressier & more formal showers in homes where the mother of the bride was more "dressed."

 

[Breezy_Carol]

I am watching this with interest and appreciate all the discussion and comments.

The 4 bridesmaids are hostessing the shower. I did talk to one of them and she thinks they will all be wearing dresses so I think my decision is made. It's not that i don't like dresses, but I am a physical therapist and always wear pants to work.