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As any bride will know, there are ample events in the lead up to your big day that require sartorial consideration. While plenty of emphasis is placed on the wedding dress<\/a> itself, there\u2019s likely also the engagement party, the hens celebration and a bridal shower to be outfitted for.<\/p>\n

Finding the perfect bridal shower dress is no easy feat. While the engagement and bachelorette parties<\/a> typically lend themselves to a more party-ready look, a bridal shower leans slightly more traditional.<\/p>\n

When it comes to choosing a bridal shower dress, there are a few practical factors to consider. The season, time of day, and venue for your celebration will impact the look and feel of your outfit. Are you keeping things low-key with a summer backyard soir\u00e9e in the early afternoon? Or perhaps your bridal shower falls in the chillier months, so you’ve decided to opt for an indoor celebration at your favourite restaurant.\u00a0 Whatever vibe you’re going for, look\u2014and feel\u2014your best with RUSSH’s guide to finding the perfect dress for every kind of bridal shower.<\/p>\n

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A garden celebration<\/h2>\n

If you’re dreaming of an outdoor celebration\u2014be it in your own backyard, or a local garden\u2014embrace the occasion with romantic ruffles and whimsical romantic details, and perhaps a subtle nod to florals. On a practical note, if you’re likely to be standing on grass, opt for shoes with a thicker or block heel, and steer clear of stilettos.<\/p>\n

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FAITHFULL Vence Midi Dress in white\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

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ABADIA Kaia ruched gathered chiffon and twill midi dress<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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ZIMMERMANN Rhiannon Midi Dress<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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An afternoon tea party<\/h2>\n

For everything you need to know about a tea party-style celebration, you need only re-watch Lillian’s bridal shower in Bridesmaids<\/em> (before it descends into chaos, obviously). For a more traditional occasion of this kind, embrace semi-formal looks with sophisticated detailing: a string of pearls and dainty earrings would work well here.<\/p>\n

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Vivienne Westwood White Sunday Midi Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Matteau Gathered Bodice Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Christopher Esber Floating Lace Mini Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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A bachelorette-meets-bridal-shower hybrid<\/h2>\n

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of events in the lead up to your wedding (we get it), but don’t want to forgo any of these very special traditions, why not merge your bachelorette party and bridal shower? For this kind of occasion, it’s likely dancing will be on the agenda, so you’ll want an outfit you can move freely and comfortably in. Bonus points if it’s made from something that will shimmer under the dance floor lights.<\/p>\n

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Maison Essentiele Buckle Mini Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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AJE Florence Mini Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Rebecca Vallance Alix Mini Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Majorelle Matteson Mini Dress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Sandy Liang SSENSE Exclusive Off-White Arden Minidress<\/a><\/h3>\n

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An evening cocktail occasion<\/h2>\n

If you’ve been dreaming of sharing cocktail hour with your nearest and dearest, we’ve got you covered. Arguably the kind of bridal shower that’s closest in nature to the actual wedding itself, a cocktail party allows for something a little more formal, but not quite as sophisticated as what you’ll walk down the aisle in. Think: sleek silks, sensual draping, and perhaps a cut-out here and there.<\/p>\n

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Maggie Marilyn Cover Girl dress in ivory<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Shona Joy Status Lace High Neck Maxi Dress in ivory<\/a><\/h3>\n

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RETROF\u00caTE Livle duchesse-satin mini dress<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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CLIO PEPPIATT Droplet embellished beaded stretch-tulle gown<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Need more help in the lead up to your big day? Why not peruse our guide to the best bridal earrings<\/a>, or brush up on the unconventional wedding dress designers<\/a> we can’t get enough of.<\/p>\n

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