Dresses Perfect for a Baby Shower

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published 23 February 2022

A baby shower is sure to pop up on your social calendar at some point, and while handling the baby shower gift (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab), 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.

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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.

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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.

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Draper James Kimberly Smocked Dress

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

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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 (opens in new tab) for a baby shower that lasts until the evening hours.

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Hill House Home The Ophelia Dress

This English garden-inspired cotton dress can take you from the baby shower to an alfresco dinner. After the celebration, style it with a pair of low-rise canvas sneakers (opens in new tab) for a low-key weekend.

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Farm Rio Long Sleeve Midi Dress

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

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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 (opens in new tab) in fall and winter.

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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.

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LoveShackFancy Bennington Dress

There's nothing sweeter than a babydoll mini to celebrate a newborn baby.

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Rixo Jess Floral-Print Crepe Midi Dress

Dress for a celebration in this poppy print dress that you can wear alongside everyday accessories like small gold hoop earrings (opens in new tab) and woven espadrilles (opens in new tab).

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English Factory Ruffle Sleeve Maxi Dress

This romantic maxi dress is perfect for celebrating a baby boy. Pair it with embellished sandals (opens in new tab) and a gold pendant necklace (opens in new tab).

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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.

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Astr The Label Puff Sleeve Dress

This dress will pull double-duty for warm-weather weddings and baby showers. Pair it with kitten heels and an optional blazer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Polo Ralph Lauren Patchwork Linen Fit-&-Flare Dress

Lightweight linen will breathe in the heat if you're celebrating a summer baby outdoors. Counterbalance the bold patchwork motif with a minimalist shoe and woven day clutch.

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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 (opens in new tab).

Laura Lajiness Kaupke (opens in new tab) is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, fine jewelry, and lifestyle topics, including beauty, home, fitness, and travel. You can see her work across various outlets, including VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Glamour, Town&Country, InStyle, Esquire, Women’s Health, Brides, Refinery 29, Coveteur, The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Byrdie, WWD, Footwear News, Well+Good, The Editorialist, among other titles and brands. Laura has worked in the fashion industry for over 11 years and held senior fashion editor positions at Popsugar and The Zoe Report, with additional experience as a copywriter and fashion publicist.