These Beach Wedding Guest Dresses Were Made for Sandy Ceremonies
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The eternal question of what to wear to a wedding can reach seemingly SAT levels of difficulty when the nuptials are taking place at the beach. From fabric choice, to color, to length (what shoe will work in the sand?!), there s a lot that comes into play. Our suggestion? Don t overthink it. As long as you keep the dress code in mind, the answer to the best beach wedding guest dress can be as simple as a charming strapless yellow dress by Bernadette or as out of the box as a one-shoulder fringe caftan by Taylor Marmo—it s all about translating your personal style to a seaside setting.
Vogue’s Favorite Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
If you’re truly stuck, starting by decoding the venue. Not all beaches share the same vibe. While a luau in Maui may call for bold colors or tropical prints—like a green and turquoise pleated dress by L’Idee— a Nantucket affair might be better suited to a silky sky blue halter neck dress by Lapointe. The best thing about a beach wedding is the connection to nature, so if it feels right, lean into color, airy fabrics, and a generally playful aesthetic—flowy options from La Double J, Loewe, and Christopher Esber are right in line with the theme.
Below, shop 26 dresses befitting a beachside destination; from casual cocktail affairs to black-tie fêtes.
