Hollie Brotherton




Hen parties are officially back on, and they’re a great excuse to get yourself an amazing new outfit. While some bridal parties might go for a fancy dress theme, many give you free rein so you can choose to wear bright colours, serious sparkles or that LBD you’ve had your eye on. 

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Feeling overwhelmed about what to wear to your upcoming hen do? We’ve taken away the stress with our edit of the best hen party dresses available to buy online now. From Zara to ASOS and Free People to & Other Stories, the high street is full of great options.

Hen party outfit ideas for a night out: Sparkly sequins

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Feather & sequin mini dress, £96, 

With bead and sequin embellishment as well as feather detail, this mini dress is a real show-stopper.

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Sequin mini dress, £49.99, Zara

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You won’t want to wait until Christmas to wear this incredible sequin dress from Zara, and we’d say it’s more than acceptable for a summer hen do. Sunnies and sandals, optional.

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Rotate Birger Christensen Samantha sequined dress, was £317 now £142,

Made from sequined tulle featuring a fringed hem and black belted waist, this sparkly dress has it all, and it’s on sale.

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ASOS EDITION sequin wrap mini dress, £96,

If you prefer your outfits in pink, ASOS has this gorgeous sequin wrap dress in magenta.

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Black sequin dress, £26,

For something slightly more understated, we love this effortless black sequin dress from Pretty Little Thing. 

Hen party outfit ideas for a daytime brunch: A cute colourful dress

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At Leisure midi dress, £88,

Stand out in this textured hot pink midi. Reviews say it’s the perfect summer dress.

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Lorni shift silhouette dress, £248, Reiss

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This super flattering shift dress by Reiss could be paired with fancy flats or strappy heels depending on your hen party plans. 

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Topshop floral midi dress, £40,

Be the envy of everyone in Topshop’s green satin floral slip dress.

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Floral midaxi dress, £39.50,

This M&S floral maxi will take you from brunch to evening drinks with just a quick change of accessories.

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Self-Portrait broderie anglaise dress, £360, 

Self-Portrait’s off-the-shoulder dress in orange is perfect for a hen party and will be a summer staple for seasons to come.

Hen party outfit ideas for a city getaway: The perfect LBD

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Noha dress in black, £150,

Sometimes simplicity is key, and this little black dress from Reformation will look so chic from day to night.

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Lavish Alice blazer dress, £68,

Tailored styles are always timeless. This blazer dress by Lavish Alice has puff sleeves for a modern twist.

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Linen ruffle mini dress, £65, & Other Stories

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From strolling city streets to late-night drinks, this linen mini dress would work for any location.

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Nanushka Halli belted vegan leather mini dress, £445,

We love this Nanushka vegan leather dress, which is a true investment you can wear time and time again.

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Lucy mini dress, £58, 

Comfortable, flattering and versatile, this LBD ticks every box.

Hen party outfit ideas that are funny: Veils and bride tribe tees

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Bride and Tribe t-shirts, from £10.80,

Every hen party needs some bride tribe tees and you can’t go wrong with these bestselling t-shirts from Etsy.

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Floral Team Bride hen do sashes, £14.55,

Want something you can wear over your outfits? Try a floral sash.

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Ginger Ray bride to be sunglasses, £5,

It’s not a hen do if you haven’t brought some slightly embarrasing accessories for the bride.

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Bride-to-be veil, £14.99,

Or if you know she won’t be into that, she’s sure to love this bride-to-be veil with a floral crown.

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Bachelorette party swimsuits, from £15.42, 

If you’re lucky enough to make it to the beach or a pool, you’ll definitely want to wear these swimsuits. They’re available in size S-XXXL and come in lots of different colour combinations.

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Brides Squad satin robe, £18,

Feel amazing when you’re getting ready in these rose gold satin robes.

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