These Are the Best Looks to Wear to a Beach Wedding (2024)

Opt for east breezy maxis, bright tones, and pretty prints when dressing for a wedding on the coast. For added seafarer vibes, choose looks with details that speak to the surroundings—like this dress' braided straps and belt.

Tropical blooms, and a multi-toned color palette are a great start for beach wedding dressing, but a sheer skirt takes this otherwise formal gown into fashion-girl territory, and makes it right for outdoor fetes inwarmer weather.

Take notes from all the swimwear you'll be wearing throughout the weekend's events, and show off your enviable beach bod. This gown feels sleek and chic rather than super-boho or tropical, but works double duty to show off your back andabs.

High-low midi dresses in jewel tones—especially ones that plunge at the neck andcinch at the waist—are flattering from all angles and make for easy dressing in all temperatures. Cap off the look with a bold earring and a sexy heel; choose light colored shoes or ankle-wrap options to keep legs looking long and lean.

When it comes to formal affairs in hot climates, high-low skirts are your fashion best friend. Extra points earned for gorgeous prints, statement sleeves—and the super-flattering affects of a bold bow that defines the waist.

This is the type of affair where you can go bold with your choice of color and silhouette—and this statement piece straight off the runway is our dream look for beach wedding guests this year. Tiered, empire-waisted, low-backed, and bold-sleeves, this tangerine dream is guest dressing #goals.

If donning brights isn't for you, tap into the natural tones of your surroundings with sands, camel, grassy greens, and ocean blues. Accessorize this look with an eclectic earring, a hand full of rings, and your favorite flat evening sandal.

Take the satin slip dress to the next-level with a textured,draped look that feels as slinky and sexy as your standard slip—but with a twist.

If you're not one to show off your arms, a mini hemline will keep you cool in hot temps, and show off your best asset. Take floral-printed minis from day to night with special details—like this extra-long sash, that doubles as a train for an extra dose of drama.

Knit dresses may seem to casual for wedding guest dressing—but think again. This look is body-con without being basic,on trend for the season, and begs to be accessorized with a wide belt, shell earring, and a natural-toned sandal.

If you're more of a romantic, channel your personal style—but with a hemline and bold print that works for settings far from the countryside.

Asarong-inspired midi with rope-like fringe in a bright-sky blue?If you're after something effortless that speaks to your surroundings, you couldn't ask for a more ideal investment. As for accessories, opt for hair up, a simple earring, and a bold shoe—no matter the heel height.

Should you be one to opt for coverage when dressing up, go bold in other ways.It's not every wedding that you can sport the brightest tones in the crayon box, but a beach wedding let's you have fun with color.Embrace it—even in the most daring of shades.

For celebrations that are more barefoot luxury than beach club, choose a look that speaks to the romance of the event. Details like petit-fleurs, smocking, Victorian shoulders, poet sleeves, and midi lengths all hint to a more effortless-yet-romantic riff on party dressing.

Channel your inner J.Lo—palm prints, showing off your midriff, and a thigh-high slits are good starts.

While you can never go wrong with a little black dress at most events, this is one where you might want to switch gears. Enter:the little red dress. Accessorize with a lipstick in a similar tone, and a metallic strappy sandal.

Warm weather weddings don't always have to mean bodycon dresses and micro minis. Keep it breezy and opt for a strapless silhouette that's forgiving in every way—and will keep you cool as you show off its bold print on the dance floor.

Corset-details, sheer elements, and an open back make this garden party dress apropos for a wedding on the sand.

When you're partying where you usually sunbathe, it's ok to show some skin.The slip dress is a foolproof silhouette for beach parties, but up the ante this time around and hike up the hemline.