WHAT WAS I WEARING Shower Game

by Jillian

The "What Was I Wearing" baby shower game is one of those simple ideas that turns into a lot more fun than expected. It works especially well at coed showers because it gets everyone involved without putting pressure on anyone to perform. If you are looking for easy baby shower games that keep guests laughing and interacting, this is a great one to include.

What You Need

You only need a few basic items to set this up:

A small basket or container

Baby items like rattles, toys, booties, or bibs

A group of guests ready to have fun

How to Set Up the Game

Before the shower begins, fill a basket with baby items. It does not need to be complicated. A mix of small, easy to recognize items works best.

When you are ready to start, have the mother to be walk around the room and show each guest the contents of the basket. Ask everyone to pay close attention, because they will assume the game is about remembering those items.

After everyone has had a look, ask her to step out of the room for a moment.

How the Game Works

Once she leaves, explain the twist. Instead of asking questions about the basket, you will ask questions about what she was wearing.

Guests quickly realize they were focused on the wrong details, which is what makes the game fun.

Questions You Can Ask

What color was her dress?

What did her baby shower corsage look like?

How was her hair styled?

How long is her hair?

What kind of shoes was she wearing?

What would you guess the measurement of her belly is?

How to Score the Game

You can keep scoring simple by giving one point for each correct answer. The guest with the most correct answers wins a small prize.

Many hosts skip strict scoring and just enjoy the reactions. Either approach works.

Why This Game Works So Well

This game works because it feels easy at first, then surprises everyone. Guests think they know what to watch for, then realize they missed the most obvious details.

It is also one of the few games where men tend to jump in without hesitation. The answers they give are often the funniest part of the entire shower.

Tips to Make It Even Better

Keep the tone light so no one feels uncomfortable

Choose questions that are fun, not too personal

Let guests laugh at their answers without correcting every detail

Have a small prize ready to keep things moving

Simple Variations

You can change this game slightly depending on your group. For example, instead of focusing only on the mother to be, you can ask questions about the host or even a couple attending together.

Another option is to have guests write their answers down instead of calling them out. This works well for larger groups.

When to Play This Game

This works best early in the shower when guests are just getting comfortable. It helps break the ice and gets everyone involved right away.

It also blends well with other easy activities. If you are planning multiple games, you can mix this in with ideas from the main baby shower games hub to keep the energy up throughout the event.

By the end of the game, most guests are laughing and talking more easily, which is exactly what you want at a baby shower.