Bridal Shower Attire for guests?

There isn’t one.

View Quoted Comment Seriously? What if someone had a themed party. Could they possibly say tea party attire suggested? Or like Sundays best? (These aren’t my themes. Just examples lol)

Honestly, the venue/invitation usually sets the tone just fine. If I were invited to a bridal shower at a tea shop, I wouldn't wear jeans or sweats. You really shouldn't dictate what other adults wear, but formality/themes are pretty simple to pick up on.

This invite has it:
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View Quoted Comment I thought this because normally I pick up on attire at events but recently I was invited to one and there were a few guests in very casual clothing and the host was a little upset because others dressed up and some didn’t. I don’t think it would be too much of a deal for me but I wouldn’t want anyone to feel over/underdressed compared to others.

View Quoted Comment Thank you!

View Quoted Comment I just sent out a bridal shower luau party invites but I didn’t write suggested attire either cause I kinda figured a luau people would know to dress accordingly to theme.

View Quoted Comment Yeah that makes total sense!! That’s what others have been inferring to me that depending on my theme attire should be implied.

I am doing a breakfast at tiffany's bridal brunch and the invitation will be worded to wear your best brunch attire. At the end of the day if someone comes in jeans and t shirt let it go as at the end of the day I have friends that are not the dress type ladies but I think if you have a theme then it would make sense. If it is just a casual bridal shower then expect people are going to dress to what is comfortable for them. I mean I would not dictate what they where but maybe nicely write the type of attire like best brunch or sunday wear or something. I have had friends that usually wear t shirt and jeans show up to bridal showers that way because some they have been too are casual like that.

View Quoted Comment Makes complete sense! Thanks!!

Most people know that proper bridal shower attire means no jeans or athletic wear. They're usually "Sunday best" style events. I've never seen anyone dress improperly for a shower, but unless you're having a specific theme, it's not really expected to have a set type of attire listed anywhere.
We are having a themed witch/Halloween themed shower for my friend and requesting that people dress up with the theme, but it's not required. Since this particular shower is so specific, we are including a line on the invites to let guests know that it's okay to dress up in a costume instead of wearing typical shower attire.

Also, you should not be the one hosting your own shower, so this information should be coming from the hostess. You can tell that person what you would prefer, but ultimately, it's out of your hands.

Guests usually take the hint from the venue with these types of things. I had 2 bridal showers (one local, and one in my hometown on opposite side of the country). One of my showers was hosted at somebody's house and was potluck style. A couple of people did wear jeans, which I didn't mind, because it wasn't too formal to begin with. My other shower was at a fancy restaurant though, and everyone wore a dress. I think that guests simply take cues from the formality of the event and the venue, and you don't need to say anything

I’ve never received a bridal shower invitation with suggested attire and I didn’t do that for mine. Unless it’s a super fancy place or a theme then those would probably be the two exceptions. But word of warning most people dont like being told what they have to wear lol

View Quoted Comment I’m not hosting but she has asked for my input regarding that

View Quoted Comment Ok thank you

It's rude to dictate or even mention dress codes for any event unless the venue has a requirement for entry. If you are concerned, spread the info via word of mouth, but people know to wear Sunday best.

I've never seen attire mentioned on any invitation (even for a wedding). For a formal wedding, I'll occasionally see it on the website but never anywhere else. I imagine most people know not to wear sweats to any event and jeans are typically okay unless it's very formal? And if it's very formal, the invites & venue would set the tone so people would know to dress for a very formal party.

I don’t understand the whole getting upset if someone wore the wrong thing to your party. Someone else’s attire doesn’t effect my own life so why do I care? I don’t even force my daughter to wear certain things. As long as its weather appropriate and covers her butt we are good. Fancy dress to a picnic? Sure! Shorts and a tank top to her birthday dinner? Ok! And she’s 9. I certainly don’t concern myself with what other adults are wearing. To each their own.

View Quoted Comment I thought so too until I saw several people wearing jeans and sweats. And the invitation itself was fancy lol so that’s why i mentioned it 😂

View Quoted Comment Gotcha!!! Thanks!