For the past 10 months I’ve been living out the prequel to the movie “27 Dresses.” It’s called, “27 Bridal Showers.”

Beginning in March all the way to this past weekend, I’ve become a bit of a shower professional. And it’s been quite the whirlwind. I threw my very first one, got ready for another in less than an hour, attended another after running a 5k, and so much more in between.

When it comes to what to wear, do, bring, or help with at a shower, I know.

Including what to wear to a shower on a fall day! This past weekend I got attend another one for a sweet friend. Leading up to Saturday I found that figuring out what to wear to a fall shower during the day was a little harder than what I expected.

Cue the patterned belted dress.

Dressy enough to fit in at a party full of girls, but not so dressy that it looks like I’m trying too hard. I love the sheer sleeves, and most importantly the fact that it went well with flat boots. When your running around balancing hors d’ oeuvres, moving presents, playing games – it helps to be in flats.

If you’ve got a shower coming up, consider a dress like this! I got this one at Express a couple years ago, but I’ve tracked down three along the same lines. Here, here (my favorite) and here.

A printed dress translates to easy accessorizing – a few bangles, a big ring, add a bold lip and you’re ready to dominate at bridal bingo, toilet paper wedding dresses, fill in the vows…whatever. I’ve played them all and then some ;)

P.S. Look at me wearing a pattern that’s not stripes or animal print! Ha, it’s like a hybrid of the two, but still it’s totally different. I’m so proud of me! *wink.