Hen Do Outfit Ideas for Every Kind of Bride

Words by Sophia Miller

Gone are the days when hen parties were a one-night-only affair. If you’re a 2025 or 2026 bride, you’ll likely be in for a whole weekend of meticulously organised fun. Your only job? Packing a suitcase.

Of course, with an extended celebration comes the need for an extended wardrobe – no bad news for any bride who likes to have fun with fashion. From accessorised swimwear to little white dresses, hen-do outfits offer a little more license for creativity than the rest of your bridal looks – with the added benefit that you’ll likely wear them again. Read on for the best looks and brands to suit every event in your pre-wedding calendar.

Are your bridesmaids whisking you away for a weekend of beach clubbing, boat tripping and bottomless brunching? Every moment is a photo opportunity, so check out Maygel Coronel, Johanna Ortiz and Christopher Esber for white swimwear with main-character energy, best mixed and matched with cool cover-ups from the likes of PatBo and Charo Ruiz Ibiza.

If your hen-do plans lean a little more low-key, a white cotton midi dress ticks all the boxes. Perfect for garden parties and picnics, it’s easy to wear again and looks great with a Loewe basket bag. As for the summer dress brands to know, our buyers back Staud, Zimmermann and Jacquemus – all of whom take inspiration from their sunny hometowns.

Next up on our whistle-stop tour? Evening attire. A sit-down meal allows for something dressier, be it an elegant midi dress or a silk camisole paired with wide-leg tailored trousers. Don’t forget the accessories – statement earrings and strappy metallic sandals will help break up all-white looks, while mini bags from the likes of Miu Miu or Alaïa can be worn again on your wedding day. Now that’s a wise investment.

The grand finale of any hen-do calls for feathers, fringe, ruffles and glitter – after all, you are meant to be the centre of attention. Embrace the fun with a mini dress – see Self-Portrait, Roland Mouret and Alessandra Rich – and match it with heels you probably won’t be able to dance in (but you’ll try anyway).