MemberAre you having one? Have you ever been to one?
I received an invitation in the mail, and I’ve attended a slew of showers over the years, but never one with a dress code. We are all to wear pink. I don’t have anything shower appropriate in pink, so I guess that means a shopping trip.
I suppose it will be fun in photos, and I don’t really mind, but do you think this is asking too much of guests?
MemberI went to a shower and we were told to wear “tropical attire”. I thought it was cute and vague enough that a wide variety of clothes would fit the theme. Some people did not follow the dress code, but it was not a big deal.
I don’t think it is too much to ask, as long as it is not something extremely difficult or expensive. All guests being required to wear a ballgown might be a bit much…
ETA: I just noticed the poll. I have a wonder woman outfit! I want to go to THAT bridal shower! LOL.
MemberI think it’s a huge pain, especially to be asked to wear a color I might not wear otherwise. I mean, if you’re a bridesmaid, you’re expecting it, but this is like asking every shower guest to go buy a new outfit they might only wear once!
(I don’t wear a lot of colors since my complexion/coloring is a little weird, so anything apart from black/grey/white/cool blue does not live in my closet)
MemberI think it’s a fun idea. I want all my ladies to wear hats to my shower. But, I would word it as optional. People are already shelling out for a gift, you don’t want them to feel like they have to buy new clothes too.
sidenote: I usually buy a new outfit when I have an event, so I’d be out shopping looking for pink right now. lol
MemberFunny you’re asking about that, as I’ve just seen pictures of one where everyone wore pink. It was awful, and way too much for me! Maybe the bride and BM’s in a specific color (if they want to do it and have something already), and maybe even the Moms, but the guests? I wouldn’t go out and buy something for it and if they didn’t like it, I think that’s too bad.
Member@sparrowly: A superhero themed shower? Count me in too. But we would be costume twins 🙂
MemberI like it. It’s never bothered me. I think wear pink is a fairly basic request. Most of us do have pink in our closets somewhere.
Member@ItWasntMe: Really? I’ve never heard of it. Did most people wear light pink, pink patterns, or fuchsia? All of the above? Did anyone get away with wearing a black dress with only pink accessories?
MemberLOL my shower is apparently being thrown at Fenway Park so the dress code is Red Sox apparel 🙂 One of my bridesmaid’s dad is letting us use his company’s box. There will only be about ten people but hey it works for me!
Member@Sking: Could you borrow something from a friend so you wouldn’t have to buy pink clothes you may never wear again?
I voted Yes before reading your post…oops. I thought you meant dress code as in just being appropriate if it’s at a fancy place or something…
theme parties are cool and i wouldnt have a problem but it is definitely an imposition when it forces guests to pay for more items…
Member@mwitter80: I wonder if that’s true. Maybe I’m just odd that I don’t own pink. I’ve never been a fan.
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