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When the venue is a sandy seashore, take your pick from our edit of floaty, festive beach wedding guest dresses. Fanciful attire for such a tropical celebration can be a little more challenging to shop for than, say, a black-tie wedding, but the right dress can do it all. So how does one put together a celebration-worthy ensemble when getting sand in your shoes is inevitable?
Well, for starters, don’t worry about shoes. In this case, sandals, fancy flats, or going barefoot are both totally OK. Let your outfit do all of the talking. Count on the power of vibrant colors to elevate casual, breathable fabrics—like the lightweight linen on Johanna Ortiz’s dress. If you’re looking for even more drama, think ruffled glamour like the hem on Staud’s ombré hems and frilly lace courtesy of Ulla Johnson’s dresses. The breezy silhouettes will take flight and do the work of helping you win best-dressed attendee as gusts of wind whirl in from the sea.
For more ways to put together a perfect-ten ensemble, read on for our favorite beach wedding guest dresses, ahead.
The Best Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
- The Perfect Pleat: Mango pleated dress, $200
- The Color of the Season: Farm Rio red maxi dress, $245
- The Precious Print: Faithfull the Brand Santos polka-dot dress, $349
- The Fringe Thrill: Simon Miller Albers maxi dress, $395
- The Ombré Option: Staud Calluna organza gown, $595
- The Open-Back Design: Solid & Striped Seleta dress, $428
- The Cutout Stunner: Cult Gaia Mitra dress, $798
- The Watercolor Wonder: Silvia Tcherassi Sherry gown, $1,600
- The Tropical Treasure: Cala de la Cruz Sonne Eli dress, $465