If you thought only weddings are where you can dress up like a diva and turn heads all about or even that wedding day should be the highlight of all the events lined up one or two months prior to it, then you possibly couldn’t have been more wrong. For the bride, every single event, starting from the engagement ceremony to the reception, is an occasion to glam up and leave no stone unturned to grab the spotlight in a room full of guests.

Bridal showers also play a very important role here. Usually thrown by the bride’s closest friends or relatives, showers entail one of the first pre-wedding gatherings where friends and family from both sides meet and are usually accompanied by games, fun activities, and maybe a few traditional customs, as per one’s family beliefs.

Bridal showers are a fun, engaging way to kick-start the wedding processions and no doubt, mark an important day in the bride’s life. So to play the part, you also need to look the part. But choosing the shower attire can get a bit tricky sometimes. You don’t want to wear something extremely gorgeous that might overshadow your actual wedding trousseau but also not something too casual that might make you go unnoticed in a room full of heavily decked-up beauties.

Also, since it will be all fun and games, you might want to steer clear of dresses that weigh a tonne and effectively reduce you to just a showpiece at one corner of the hall with zero participation in the fun proceedings. There is also the matter of time. Bridal showers unlike bachelorettes are usually thrown in the mornings or afternoons with a light meal or brunch for 50 of your closest friends and family followed by drinks and the shower cake.

So if that is the case, you absolutely cannot overdose on the sequins, glitter, or bling since that might not just be OTT but also extremely uncomfortable under hot, humid weather. However, if you are having an evening shower, you cannot opt for a light, airy summer dress or satin dress because someone can come decked up splendidly and steal your thunder. For the bride-to-be, she needs to stand out at all times – from the label of her clutch to the designer dress she chooses to wear to the shower to the type of heels she decides to sport.

Luckily for you, we have curated a list of 6 outfits that will absolutely glam you up without the fear of being OTT.

1. Obsessed with pink

If you are a bride obsessed with pink and have dreamt of owning a gorgeous trousseau all in pink, then this is for you. Unlike what the majority thinks, pink is an extremely versatile color and carries different shades, which can perfectly fit into your requirements of a morning luncheon or an evening cocktail party.

Or if you want some extra sparkle, you can opt for a darker hue of pink with dainty flower embellishments or maybe extremely fine meshwork all over. This material and design can be followed even if you decide to ditch the contemporary gown or dress and go for a designer lehenga or sari. It certainly won’t make you look like you’ve gone overboard but at the same time put the entire spotlight on you.

2. The flirtatious Boho-chic vibe

If you want to play the part of the fun, playful, flirtatious bride who’s got a rhythm in her footsteps and a zing to her life, opting for a more laid-back strappy dress or flowy gown from some designer label might the correct way to go. Couple it with some eye-popping coloured pair of heels or stilettos, dewy makeup and statement pieces of jewellery usually in silver or platinum and blow-dried hair and you’re fit to steal the show.

You can also opt for floral printed lehenga or just a solid colored silk or satin sari paired up with shiny, straightened hair, smoky eyes, nude lips and light statement jewellery. Since you are channeling your bohemian chic spirit, your outfit must contain a splash of colours and plenty of soothing-to-the-eye florals.

3.  Classic crop-top and skirt

Easy breezy crop top skirts with ruffles and floral prints make for the perfect bridal shower outfit. The accessories can be kept minimal to focus only on the dress. As far as the length of the skirt, it’s usually a good idea to keep it below the knee like a body hugging or A-line or even flared midi skirt or a long skirt that reaches to the ground.  With a hint of those abs and skin peeping out, you are fit to go out as the most beautiful bride in history!

4. Blue affair

If you are having a beachside bridal shower, it only makes sense that you choose an outfit that compliments those crashing white foamy waves, the glittering sandy beach and the azure sea in the distance. Go for a light printed summery dress that can be short, up-to-your-knees or a midi one. If it is body hugging with a high thigh-slit, then all the better. Or it can be floral printed and flowy with a sleek belt at the waist. Pair it with some strappy heels or khaki sandals and minimal accessories, gold or silver and maybe a sling purse.

5. Cover it up

You don’t always have to go for halternecks or off-shoulder dresses or even body-cons to stand out. You can simply layer it up. A good, branded jacket adds an unprecedented amount of sheen and glam to your ensemble and if accessorized with the right pair of heels will put all the spotlight on you!

6. Drape it up

If you are too timid to try out other bold outfit options and want to go for something classic, retro yet elegant, and restrained, Saree is your go-to outfit. Go for a netted or organza saree with lovely patterns or floral designs, minimal accessories, and open hair or low bun or messy bun.

7. Ruffle It Up

Ruffles are the next best trend in B-town nowadays. Made of soft feathery or chiffon dress material, these size up your dress to grandiose proportions. And this can be glam up your bridal shower outfits to dizzying heights of splendor!

8. Beach Shower

If you are having a bridal shower at the beach, what can be better than free-flowing maxi dresses or fun, floral printed, off-shoulder short dresses? Not only do they add a fun, flirty vibe to your bride-to-be getup but also with the right accessorizing and makeup, make heads turn.

9. Pantsuits

If you want to stray away from the traditional dress or gown and yet want to stand out from the crowd, pantsuits are the way to it. It is different from your more hip jumpsuit and you can jazz it up to suit your event or shower party.

10. Wrap-Around Dresses

Bored of the A-line mini dresses or the solid colored body-cons and feel like going for something out-of-the-blue? Get hold of a shimmery wrap-around for your bridal shower and become the talk of the town!

11. Floral Touch

No matter what the season, floral patterns or embellishments never go out of style. With the right dress for your bridal shower, you can totally put on show your fascination for everything floral in the most stunning way possible.

12. Tulle Dress

This is a high street fashion statement for all those would-be brides who swear on Vogue magazines and cosmopolitans! Tulles are a more fun yet bolder take on the ordinary ruffles and with the right flare and color, you can easily be a trend setter at your own bridal shower.

13. Rompers

Rompers are a fun take on your ordinary play-suits and perfect to show off that bridal tan you’ve got pre-wedding. It is the appropriate guide to your summer or outdoors bridal shower. With minimal accessorizing and dewy makeup, you are set to steal the show yet again!

14. A Stary Shower

If you feel floral trends are outdated and want to add another shimmery effect to your outfit, go with stars. Starry embellishments on sheer or semi-sheer dresses probably in golden or silver will add a definite bling to your shower outfit without being too extra!

15. Winter Appropriate

Winters mean you have to load yourself in layers and woolens and mufflers and what not! If you think that’s a hassle and you won’t be able to stand out, we have the perfect solution.

Go for a statement leather jacket or labelled sweater, preferably crop and pair that up with some tweed skirt or long skirt with slits and nude heels. You can also go for a shimmery golden number and layer that with some bright or light shades of trench coats.

16. Casual and Comfortable

If you are the bride who’s never had a day of rest since the wedding got fixed and crave for a day out with your girls, relaxing under the sun and sipping mimosas, this is the perfect outfit for you. Cool and trendy blouson tops paired with chic trousers will add a cheery yet posh vibe to your otherwise comfortable outfit.

Pair it with a statement clutch and some stilettos and become the coolest bride in town!

So now that you know what to wear to your bridal shower, pull out all the stops to steal the show! The key here is to celebrate the big day and no matter what you wear or how you look, this is an important day to cherish for the rest of your life. Kick up your skirts, let your hair loose and be the talk of days to come as the most resplendent bride ever!

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