Hen do outfit ideas for every
type of hen party
If you’re in charge of planning a hen party or you’re just going along, a hen weekend is the perfect excuse to order a new outfit. But when you start throwing themes and hen party activities in the mix, it can be difficult to know what to wear. But your bestie only gets married once (well, hopefully anyway!), so get ready to celebrate with her in style with our hen do outfit inspo!
Fancy Dress
Whether its for a drunken pub crawl or a night in with your besties, a ridiculous fancy dress costume is all part and parcel of a memorable hen weekend. Whether it’s a naughty school girls, policewomen or devils and angels, putting together a hilarious outfit doesn’t have to be break the bank.
Best time of year: Summer
What to wear: A policewoman costume is super easy to do. Put on a white shirt and a plain black pencil skirt, a black tie, add a police hat and get the whole group to be matching. Braces and batons are optional!
Festival Hen Do
Glamping hen parties and hen-festivals are the perfect way to celebrate getting married. Tipis, fairy lights, hen party games and a firepit to sit around as the sun sets? Count us in! And there’s nothing better than going all out with a fabulous festival hen do outfit, we’re talking all the sparkles and sequins!
Best time of year: Summer
What to wear: Rock up to the festival in style wearing an oversized shirt or denim jacket over a colourful bralet and team with retro-patterned flares to complete the look. A mini dress is a great festival hen do outfit too, with some comfortable shoes. Oh and glitter, sequins and a flower crown are essential!
Girl’s Night In
If you’re planning a big night in at your hen party house, then there’s a few things you’ll need to make sure you’ve got. First there’s aaall the snacks, book a hen party life drawing class for guaranteed giggles, and choose a few cheesy chick flicks to watch. Then all that’s left to do is secure the matching pyjamas!
Best time of year: Winter
What to wear: Make sure all the hens have matching pyjamas and robes. We’d choose luxurious satin sets. You could even go the extra mile and have everyone’s initials embroidered onto them too!
All Out Glam
There’s no denying that there’s no better feeling than putting on your makeup and your best dress. And a hen party is the perfect excuse for a memorable (or not so!) glam night out. You could go all out and arrange for a professional to do everyone’s hair and makeup too. to have their makeup
Best time of year: Spring
What to wear: You can’t go wrong with a LBD (or LWD for the bride-to-be) and your favourite stilettos. Accessorise by layering gold necklaces and a pair of chunky hoops. Don’t forget a clutch for your keys, purse and phone too!
Day to Night
Sometimes you’ll go to a hen party where you’re day drinking in the beer garden at 12pm, then dancing in the club at 3am. So you’ll need a hen do outfit that effortlessly takes you from day to night – something comfortable, but still appropriately dressy!
Best time of year: Summer
What to wear: I think you know what we’re going to say… yep, jeans and a nice top! We hate to admit it but it’s the perfect day to night hen party outfit. A dressy top with a pair of blue jeans and a comfy, chunky heel is the vibe we’re going for.
Activity Hen Do
If the bride-to-be is an adrenaline-junkie or more the outdoorsy type, you’ll likely be planning a hen party filled with fun activities. Whether it’s a zip wire adventure, rock climbing or an inflatable theme park, you’ll need to wear something comfortable.
Best time of year: Spring
What to wear: The English weather is unpredictable, so you’ll want a jacket in case it rains. And you can’t go wrong with a pair of jeans or even joggers depending on what you’ve got planned. Throw on a t-shirt and your most comfortable pair of trainers and you’re good to go!
For the Bride-to-Be
Whether you’re going out or staying in, as the bride-to-be you’re the star of the show, so your outfit has got to stand out from the rest! We think a white hen do outfit is a great option. And it’ll need to match your theme of course (if you have one).
Best time of year: Any!
What to wear: There are tons of options depending on what you’re doing. You can’t go wrong with a hen party dress though, whether it’s a flowy midi dress for a hen-fest or a belted blazer dress for the club. Don’t forget your bride-to-be sash, crown or veil too, because you’ve got to wear at least one thing that’s a little bit cringe – it is a hen do after all!
