The 18 Best Baby Shower Guest Outfits to Celebrate In

We cracked the dress code.

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A baby shower is sure to pop up on your social calendar at some point, and while handling the baby shower gift is easy, you might be wondering what to wear to celebrate the bébé and mom-to-be. With no hard and fast dress code for baby showers, your fashion choices can be as dressy as you wish (within reason, of course). Consider a playful print, sweet florals, and feminine details delivered in lightweight fabrics that look effortless for spring and summer. On the other hand, consider a knitted dress, romantic velvet, or lace if you're celebrating in cooler weather. Ahead, we've found stylish baby shower guest outfits that work beautifully for that multiplying stack of invites.

H&M Puff-Sleeved Dress
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H&M Puff-Sleeved Dress

This puff-sleeve midi is so sweet for celebrating a baby girl. Team it with a bright bucket hat and slide sandals for chill days after the shower.

Mango Frilled Check Dress
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Mango Frilled Check Dress

You can easily wear this cute gingham midi to a baby shower with flats. Swap for heels before heading to that dinner date with your S.O.

Draper James Kimberly Smocked Dress
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Draper James Kimberly Smocked Dress

You can't fail in blue and white stripes to celebrate a baby boy. 

Dôen Eclipse Embroidered Organic Cotton-Voile Dress
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Dôen Eclipse Embroidered Organic Cotton-Voile Dress

Wear this embroidered midi dress to celebrate a baby girl. Bring along a cropped cardigan for a baby shower that lasts until the evening hours.

Farm Rio Long Sleeve Midi Dress
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Farm Rio Long Sleeve Midi Dress

What could be better for a "Where The Wild Things Are" baby shower theme?

Zara Floral Jacquard Print Dress
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Zara Floral Jacquard Print Dress

This belted floral number will float beautifully in a spring breeze but pairs perfectly with boots in fall and winter. 

ASOS Design Jacquard Tiered Midi Dress
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ASOS Design Jacquard Tiered Midi Dress

A black dress can still be baby shower appropriate, like this tiered jacquard style with pretty puff sleeves. Offset the moody hue with colorful accessories, a pastel mini bag, and matching shoes.

Juliet Dunn Embroidered Floral-Print Cotton-Voile Midi Dress
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Juliet Dunn Embroidered Floral-Print Cotton-Voile Midi Dress

We picture this at a shower for boy and girl twins—delicate and sweet combined with a charming explorer mood. 

Tove Delphin Organic Cotton Dress
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Tove Delphin Organic Cotton Dress

Feast your eyes on the dreamiest midi dress for a gender-neutral baby shower in the summer. 

See By Chloé Lace-Up Crepe Dress
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See By Chloé Lace-Up Crepe Dress

Style this darling cream dress with a pop-of-color heel or flats. Once the temperature drops, slip on some tights and finish with a pair of chunky loafers.

Tory Burch Printed Shoulder-Tie Maxi Dress
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Tory Burch Printed Shoulder-Tie Maxi Dress

This romantic bow-tie dress has a pretty drop waist that subtly flares out for a bit of volume.

Toast Cotton Linen Shirt Dress
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Toast Cotton Linen Shirt Dress

Channel your inner lady in this collared green number—it's similar to the Brandon Maxwell dress Meghan Markle wore while expecting baby Archie on her first royal tour.

Marina Liao
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Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at Marie Claire, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's now the Senior Commerce Editor at House Beautiful, where she owns coverage on deals and sales across home decor and accessories, in-depth product reviews on furniture and appliances, as well as news around new product launches since 2023. With help from leading designers and tastemakers, Marina spotlights quality products while tracking current design trends, a skill she’s mastered over six years in fashion media. Marina holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Stony Brook University, beginning her career in narrative-driven commerce coverage as an editorial assistant at PopSugar.