Bridal Shower Dress Code

There's really no reason for either you or her to attempt to dictate what people wear. At the end of the day do you really care if someone shows up in a cute dress? Does she really care if you show up in jeans?

Yep, as hostess, it's her call, but it would be nice of her to listen to you. And IMO, nice dark wash jeans and a blouse fits in with dresses just fine.

I don't really care what people wear, I just kind of want the pressure off of me. Yes, she does care; she is always trying to push me to dress up more for things than I want to. Generally speaking it's not that a dress code needs to be set, but the status quo for the ones I've been to have always been on the dressier side (all the same area, which is also my area).

Just to clarify, I don't mean she should dictate the way guests dress, just that she gets to set the tone.

Maxi dress and a comfy sweater? That is my cute but comfortable outfit.

Unless you are having a themed shower (1920's, White Wedding, etc.), you really can't tell your guests how they should dress. Usually, the location of the event will dictate how attendees dress..at someone's home, more casual. At banquet venue, more dressed up.

Michelle, you are the guest of honor. Wear what you want. Your MOH is clearly one of your besties-- I'm sure she'll deal with it.

Mine was all sundresses or pants with a new shirt so I think you'd be fine just some nice dark wash jeans and a nice shirt and maybe some heels to be a little dressy is fine!

I totally wore jeans and a nice top to mine! Some ladies wore dresses and some were more casual, but they all look great. I think you're fine with nice jeans and a cute top, even if some people dress up a little more

A few years back I was MOH for a really good friend. Her shower was a surprise and her FH told her he was taking her to a baseball game so that's what she dressed for. Literally no one cared....except her mother who was completely mortified that she wore shorts to her shower.

I went to a shower yesterday in a dress and heels, because that's what I feel comfortable wearing to what I consider a semi-"formal" party. However, the bride wore skinny jeans, heels, and a nice black shirt. She isn't a dress type girl. I still thought she looked nice, and her look was definitely elevated over her everyday wear...which everyone there knew. I say do what makes you comfortable, unless your mom insists. If she does, it's probably not the hill you want to die on, so to speak.