What to wear to my bridal shower?

So... my dreaded bridal shower is this weekend, and I need to come up with something to wear. It will be a luncheon + tea at someone's home, so not super fancy but since I am (sigh) the guest of honor I think I should look nice. (And somewhat conservative, since it will be a lot of the older generation, so nothing too out there or crazy.)

Anyway, I was thinking I'd do something a little springy with a printed skirt, some kind of top, and maybe my white blazer (or possibly my cropped black one with a lighter blouse underneath). It will be cold (30-40 degrees) and possibly with snow on the ground so footwear will most likely be boots or booties plus tights. I was thinking either my Everybody booties (photo 4) or the suede boots in photo #3 (which are more casual but work really well with skirts).

Here are three skirts that I thought might work:
--Ukrainian Easter egg Nanette Lepore skirt, which I love but I'm leaning towards not wearing it because for some reason I wear it all the time around these people so they've all seen it before.

--Yoana Baraschi drapey tulip skirt. I love the way this drapes and the colors are happy. I'm not sure what top to pair it with though. (The pink thing in the photo is a handknit hoodie, which would be too casual. I don't have much else in that color...)

--dark horse candidate - tiered grey/yellow floral skirt. This is the oldest thing in my closet -I've had it since I was around 10 (obviously it's been altered to fit me as an adult) and keep it for sentimental reasons. It's actually pretty flattering although hard to style.

What do you think? Do any of these strike your fancy? And what would you pair them with? (keeping in mind the weather constraints above.)

ETA: forgot that I also have this silver skirt (photo 5). I could do something like the outfit here but with black boots for a sleeker line.

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12 years ago

Kalli

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Since I have never seen these before. I'm a big fan of #1. For some reason "bridal" screams more lighter brighter colors. Or even colors that strike you are more "bride" like.

Atlantia

Veteran

Can we see the green skirt with a couple different jacket options that you were thinking of?

rachylou

I kind of like #2, but agree about #1 being more "bridal" and festive.

jayne

I like both 2 & 3 but I felt 3 was more in matching with your style from other postings, for this weather anyway.

Diana

Kalli and Rachy, I'm really not very "bride-like", LOL. I figured wearing something white was good enough! I probably would pair the lighter skirt with something darker on top though... too much lightness freaks me out to be honest.

Atlantia, I'll try to style up some options today or tomorrow.

I remembered another skirt option - my crinkly silver skirt - so I added another photo up top.

Jules

Hmm what about planning an outfit around your new grey floral blazer? That would be very you, and yet somewhat dressy. I do think blazer and footwear would be key to styling any of these skirts in a dressier way. YMMV, but although my showers were casual (many guests in jeans), I definitely wanted people to know *I* had dressed for the occasion since they were all coming in my honour. But I stuck to my own style, didn't dress up as a pastel Easter egg or anything.
Anyway, what am I saying I know you're good at this stuff I just really love that blazer!

Jules, I thought about that... but everything I came up with was really dark since I don't have very many solid, light colored bottoms or shoes. I think my white skirt is too summery (would look really odd with tights), plus I don't think it goes with any of my boots. I'll play around with the jacket a bit more for sure, though.

ETA: Thought some more about this... maybe I could pair the lace print blazer with the silver skirt in photo 5. The print and color of the skirt are subdued enough that I think it wouldn't clash. Will try when I get home!

Well you could always try the on trend look with black and white. Black tights, black booties, black top and stand out white skirt :). To me, my memories of tea parties always include tiered frilly skirts! Let us know what you decide regardless, you'll look fantastic and it's not an event to dread at all.

Irene

Maybe it doesn't look very bridal, but I love #3!!!

Anonymous

I love 2.

DonnaF

I really like the tulip skirt; I have no idea why that shape somehow seems dressier to me. It feels festive and not overly summery or seasonally confused. OTOH, maybe I like it because I am a complete sucker for polka dots. . .

Sona

I'm a fan of 5. It seems more festive to me. and daytime and weather ( on the ground) appropriate.

Jjsloane

My favorite is the dark horse skirt, but don't stress over styling it. Have you tried it with the sweater from 2, the boots in 5, lighter grey tights and do you have a sweater or jacket that would work with all of this? I also think the outfit in 5 is fab. Figure you'll be sitting down and photographed so skirt coverage and comfort is key. Wear what makes you feel good, doesn't require lots of fussing with.

Mochi

Heh, is this the bridal shower you were supposed to be scheming your way out of? Oh well, you'll soldier through it looking adorable in any of these charming getups. For no particular reason I like 5, but I just prefer less ALGO-y patterns in general. Any of them would be fine.

I really like #5 and if it works with the floral blazer, you've got your outfit. I also like how you have styled the silver skirt in the photo. Could you wear that outfit?

Well it looks like there are votes for all 4 skirts, hmm. Anyway, I've decided not to wear #2 (the black and green) only because most of the guests have seen me in it already (and at another wedding shower to boot). I tried styling up the other three, will post another thread momentarily.

Nancy, hah, I was not able to get out of it in the end. But I am making J. stay for the entire thing. If i have to suffer, then so does he. =P Also, I made them promise that there will be no dumb, embarrassing shower games!

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