What to wear to a baby shower
Soft colours and relaxed, comfortable clothes: a midi dress or trousers with a nice top, and shoes you can sit and stand in. Avoid white if you are not the parent, and nothing you mind getting a stain on.
Dress code 3 · Smart casual
All year. Showers are often at home or in a cafe, sometimes in a garden.
Two outfits that work
Women’s
Soft blue midi dress, cardigan
- soft blue midi dress
- cream cardigan
- flat sandals
- tan tote bag
A soft midi dress is relaxed and pretty, and the cardigan covers you if the room is cool.
Men’s
Light blue shirt, chinos, sweater
- light blue shirt
- beige chinos
- navy sweater
- tan leather shoes
A light shirt with chinos is neat and easy to wear on a sofa or at a table.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | A light cotton dress or shirt and sandals; sun cream if it is in a garden. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | The outfit as planned with a light jacket. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A warm knit, boots or closed shoes and a coat that fits indoors. |
Do and don’t
Do
- Choose soft colours: blue, green, blush, cream
- Wear something comfortable to sit in for hours
- Bring a gift, wrapped as the host asks
- Check if the party has a theme
- Wear shoes you can take off at the door
Don’t
- Wear white if you are not the parent-to-be
- Wear anything you cannot spill on
- Wear strong perfume near the guest of honour
- Over-dress in a gown
Check the night before
- Check the invitation for theme or gift guidance
- Check weather and location
- Try on the outfit and sit down
- Wrap the gift and add a card
- Pack tissues
Questions people ask
Should I wear a certain colour?
Some showers have a colour theme. If not, soft pastels or neutral colours are safe.
Is a dress needed?
No. A nice top with trousers or a skirt is just as right.
What do I bring?
A gift as listed on the registry or by the host, and a card.
Is it formal?
Not usually. Think of it as a relaxed afternoon party.
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