10 Bachelorette Party Outfit Themes Your Best Friends Will Actually Love

Bachelorette parties are an age-old tradition that have evolved tremendously over the years. Initially a second bridal shower, this pre-wedding fête has completely transformed into a rite of passage (read: the ultimate girl’s trip) for soon-to-be brides. But even with all the new and exciting ways to plan a modern-day bachelorette party, there are still a few outdated elements associated with this popular bridal bash. One component? The fashion. 

This should come as no surprise, but bachelorette party fashion is generally an assortment of matching t-shirts that say #BridesSquad, coordinated swimsuits, or hats and sashes that jokingly describe one’s personality type, among others. And while taking a group photo in matching attire is always an Instagram-worthy moment, it’s not the only way to secure a picture with everyone wearing a cohesive look. We’ll say it: It’s time to finally ditch the idea of matching outfits and, instead, opt for contemporary themes that promote a coordinated aesthetic. For instance, rather than gifting your crew a set of tees in the same shade as your primary wedding color—a shirt that will likely collect dust at the bottom of someone's dresser post-bachelorette—ask everyone to pack their own looks in a hue that falls within the color spectrum of your forthcoming celebration.

Before you get completely overwhelmed trying to reorganize your bachelorette party plans, however, we’ve put together a few ideas to help you conjure up the perfect dress code for your upcoming girl’s trip. Here are 10 bachelorette party outfit themes your girls will love and actually want to wear again (and again). Take what you need and leave the rest—or, remix any of the below to suit your personal vision and celebration.

Shades of the Sunset

Hosting a sunset dinner? Ask your girls to bring a look in a shade of yellow, orange, or red to pay homage to the nightfall occasion. Not only do these hues complement almost every skin complexion, but the color palette will also provide the perfect aesthetic when taking photos at dusk, either during your beachside resort dinner or mountaintop gathering with panoramic views.

Pops of Neon

If you're planning to hit a day party or book a table at one of the latest nightclubs, have a little fun and request that everyone wear an article of clothing or accessory in a neon hue. You can choose to provide the piece you’d like your group to wear—as long as it’s something they could potentially sport again—or let them use their creativity to select their own fits. However, to prevent your crew from looking like an intergalactic girl group, consider giving your friends a few guidelines, like refraining from wearing head-to-toe neon or asking them to mix in a darker shade to balance out the outfit. 

All White Everything

For those who truly want to have a matching moment, ask your best friends to pack their summer whites for a coordinated all-white look. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: White is traditionally reserved for the bride, but that doesn't mean you have to follow the rules when it comes to your celebration. (These themes, after all, are meant to revamp how you think about bachelorette party fashion.) Best of all? Everybody wins. Your girls will be able to select what they want to wear, and you'll be able to snap a photo of everyone in semi-matching attire. As the bride, you can even wear another color, such as silver, black, or pink, to stand out from the group.

Something Beautifully Blue

Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue—we’ve all heard the saying at least once or twice in our lifetime. Adapt this wedding adage for your bachelorette party, and ask your guests to sport “something blue” during your fête. The options are limitless here; anything can work from blue accessories and clothing to one’s nail color and beyond. You can even end your trip by gifting everyone a “something blue” token of your appreciation, like a bracelet or necklace with a small blue sapphire detail. 

Disco Divas

Draw inspiration from the greats—Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan, to name a few—and ask your guests to channel their inner divas for an evening inspired by the iconic fashions of Studio 54. While your best friends will enjoy using their creative freedoms to put together an outfit worthy of the disco era, you can also help them out by curating a Pinterest board of style references that fit the theme. The best part? There are so many closet staples—outfits guests may already have at their disposal—that can be styled to create a “disco divas” look, such as black mini dresses, platform heels, jumpsuits, and sequin tops and dresses.

Coastal Cocktail Attire

Since bachelorette parties hosted in tropical locales are more popular now than ever before, lean into the coastal vibes and ask your group to bring a tropical or beach-inspired look for an evening of cocktails, dinner, pictures, and seaside views. Trust us, your crew will absolutely love this theme. Plus, even if they have to purchase a new outfit for the trip, they will certainly be able to find a future occasion where they can wear their looks again. 

Country Chic

Leather boots, daisy dukes, and cowboy hats have been a staple in the bachelorette party scene for years (seriously, have you visited Scottsdale, Arizona, before?). But with Beyoncé releasing a new country album, coupled with the fact that Western-inspired fashion is always trending, now’s the time to fully lean into this aesthetic—in a new and modern way, of course. A little black dress paired with white cowboy boots, for example, is a lovely outfit for a night out on the town. Or, ask your gals to sport their favorite denim outfits to channel their inner rustic charm. 

Garden Florals

A springtime brunch or bachelorette tea party calls for only one thing: a floral-themed dress code. Request that your group sport their best garden-inspired ensembles, in shades of pastel pink, blue, peach, and yellow, to celebrate your engagement and upcoming nuptials. To take it up a notch, gift your guests floral accessories as party favors at the end of your celebration. Then, gather around your nearest garden (or flower wall!), and snap a few photos reminiscent of scenes from The Secret Garden.

Party Pantsuits

If “work hard, play hard” is the motto you subscribe to, then party pantsuits should be your theme of choice. A style directive we’re naming the “anti-corporate aesthetic,” this dress code will require your group to break out their chicest work attire for a night of no work and all play. Just be sure that everyone leaves their work laptops and phones at home.

Come as You Are

While designating an outfit theme is a modern and unique way to have fun with your bachelorette party fashions, you certainly don't need to curate a special dress code if that doesn’t suit your group. In this case, simply ask your guests to come as they are for a versatile and inclusive aesthetic. After all, they’ve likely spent hundreds of dollars on this trip—whether it's a local or destination celebration—so allowing your crew to sport what makes them feel their best is a lovely way to say “thank you for coming.” Of course, you can still request that everyone adheres to certain style guidelines, such as "no jeans" if you have dinner reservations at an upscale restaurant, or "no white" if you'd like to be the only person who wears this hue.