What To Wear For A Hen Do

Almost as soon as you get invited to the hen Whatsapp group, the next big question is what to wear to a hen party? We’ve come up with some of the best hen do outfit ideas.

When it comes to hen party outfits, there really are no hard and fast rules and your fashion choices should be guided by the kind of hen party activities you are going to be doing.

Read on for our tips for what to wear to your hen party, whether you’re going out-out, doing an assault course, a dance class or cocktail making!

What Should I Wear For My Hen Party?

Deciding what to wear on your hen do can be a really tricky decision, particularly if you are doing different activities over the course of the day or weekend.

Ideally, you need to find hen do outfits that work for different situations, or even better find an outfit that will work for both your daytime and evening activities.

What To Wear For A Hen Night Out

Let’s start with the classic – hen party outfits for a night out.

If you’re planning a Big Night Out then you can go all out on your hen do party wear. If you’re the bride then you might want to consider wearing a white dress for your hen night. Check out our article for all our favourite options there.

If that’s not really your style, or you want some hen night outfit inspo for the rest of the hens, what about one of the following hen party outfit ideas:

• Jumpsuit or playsuit paired with killer heels
• Shun white and go for a LBD or colourful party frock
• Statement top or shirt worn either with your favourite skirt or jeans
• Tailored trousers such as peg leg trousers teamed with a crop top & accessorised up.

Our favourite hen night looks for Autumn/Winter 2023:

Going Out Out
Little Mistress Mustard + Floral Jumpsuit	ASOS Satin Hot Pink Playsuit	Midnight Sparkly Dress	Polka Dot Blazer Dress Split Sleeve
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What To Wear For An Active Hen Do

Heading out for a day full of sports and activities? Then you’re going to need an outfit that will see you through the whole day whether you’ll be grappling with an assault course, high wire challenge or paddleboarding.

The most important thing about what you wear for an active hen do is that you are comfy and able to participate in all the fun and games.

This of course will depend on what you have planned, so be sure to check the itinerary with the Maid of Honour before choosing what to wear.

Active hen party outfit ideas:

• Cycling shorts with either a shirt or crop top plus some comfy trainers
• Comfy/stretchy jeans or shorts with a cropped shirt or t-shirt
• Yoga pants with a nice top and a spare t-shirt in your bag
• Choose a playsuit or shorts over a skirt
• If you will be participating in anything water-related, wear a bikini underneath!
• Don’t forget to pack a jumper or cardi!

Our essentials for a sporty/active hen party:

Active Hen Outfits
Navy Rainbow Stripe Leggings	Leopard Print Shorts	Pink Cherry Co-Ord	Striped Green Playsuit
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What To Wear For A Classy Hen Party

If your hen weekend is going to be a classy affair, then your outfit choice needs to reflect that.

Whether you’re heading out for tea and cake (check out our guide on What To Wear For Afternoon Tea), going to the theatre or simply going out for a nice dinner with the girls, your smart hen do outfit options are plentiful.

Classy Hen Party Outfit Ideas:

• Elegant maxi paired with flats or heels
• Jumpsuit made from a high quality material with a clutch bag and heels
• Co-ord set worn with flats or wedges for comfy and classy
• Tailored shorts with a fancy top

Our favourite looks for elegant hen party outfits:

What Shoes Should I Wear To A Hen Party?

Footwear is always a big topic of discussion between the hens before the big event because everyone wants to know whether people are going with flats or heels to go with their hen do outfits.

Like with the rest of your hen party outfit choice, what you put on your feet really depends on what you will be doing.

You don’t want to be wearing stilettos if you’re going to be spending the day at a waterpark, but equally avoid turning up to dinner at a fancy restaurant in your Havaianas.

The best advice is to ask in your hen party Whatsapp group and see what the others are doing, or if your bag allows, take a spare pair to change into later!

Matching Hen Party T-Shirts

One really popular hen party outfit if you want a unified look for all the girls is to get matching and personalised hen do t-shirts, and all team them with jeans or a denim skirt or shorts.

Why not get custom t-shirts made for your girl’s special day? You can get loads of amazing custom tees made on Etsy.

FAQS – What Should I Wear To A Hen Do

1. What To Wear To A Hen Do When Pregnant

Choose something that you are going to be comfortable in all day. This might be a midi dress in a cool cotton material for summer or jersey material if it’s not too warm that will skim over your bump.

If you’ve been invited to a hen party and you are pregnant then deciding what to wear can be even tougher. You want to make sure you are comfortable, particularly if you are heavily pregnant, but of course you want to look nice and make an effort.

Maternity Hen Do Outfit Ideas:

• A midi dress with comfy trainers
• A maxi skirt that will sit over your bump with a slogan t-shirt
• Patterned, statement harem pants with a white shirt
• Jeans with an elasticated waist and a nice top

Choose something that you are going to be comfortable in all day. This might be a midi dress in a cool cotton material for summer or jersey material if it’s not too warm that will skim over your bump.

Probably the most important decision for what to wear to a hen party when pregnant is your footwear. You are likely going to be doing a fair amount of walking so choose your comfiest shoes, ideally some smart-ish trainers or flats.

Don’t forget that there are plenty of smart maternity hen do outfits out there, for example why not team some stretchy trousers (hello elasticated waist!) with a nice top and some smart flats. You can also always dress up any look with some statement jewellery.

2. What Do I Wear To My Friend’s Hen Do?

If your bestie is getting married, or even if you have just been invited to a colleague’s hen, then you’re going to want to find a great hen party outfit. The first thing to do is consult with other hens invited to see what they are wearing, then you can decide if you want to go for something fancy or a little more casual.

3. Can You Wear Jeans To A Hen Party?

Totally yes! Jeans are a great staple for your hen party wardrobe because they are so versatile and can either be dressed up or dressed down as a hen do outfit depending on what you are doing.

If you are doing activities where you might get wet then they might not be the best choice, similarly if you are going somewhere really fancy like The Ritz or a high end club, best avoid your ripped jeans.

4. Can You Wear Black To A Hen Do?

Of course you can wear black to a hen do, in fact it is one of the most popular colours to wear because it is suitable for all occasions and looks super classy, particularly if you all choose to wear black hen party outfits together, with the bride standing out in a white dress.

5. Can You Wear Trainers To A Hen Do?

Sure! Again, it depends a bit on what you will be doing and where you are going but for lots of hen parties trainers are by far the best footwear choice because you will be comfortable to enjoy a day packed with activities.

Only if you are going out out to a fancy place or perhaps if lunch at Harrods is on the cards, then leave your Converse at home and pick something that goes better with a classy hen party look.

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That just about rounds up all our tips on what to wear for a hen party, hopefully you have found plenty of outfit inspiration and are going to wow when it comes to the big day/night/weekend.