What to Wear at a Beach Wedding
July 12, 2009 by Christine Gooding
Filed under Wedding Etiquette, Wedding Fashion, Wedding Themes and Ideas
So you’ve been invited to a beach wedding but unsure what to wear...do you pull off the hawaiian shirt tucked inside your jeans, your favorite bikini or do you pull off something more formal but shying away from long, flowing gowns?
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If the request is for dressy casual, obviously it means that you don’t go to the wedding in your bikini, your jandals and a sarong. Dressy casual indicates informal but not t-shirt casual. Tea-length sundresses are perfect for women, while men can wear a linen suit or dress shirt and slacks and still look appropriate.
If the invitation says ‘vacation attire’ then you can go for ‘on holiday’ look. This can mean a fun summer print shirt for men with khaki pants or a patterned short sundress for women. It doesn’t mean though that you should wear jeans or shirts.
If unsure, best to ring the couple and ask them for advise rather than going to the wedding inappropriately over or under-dressed!
I love the linen suit look for men. V sexy and modern. If you are going to a destination wedding from a cooler climate it is a good idea to get a bit of a tan first though! pale skin with light colors makes guests look more like ghosts.
Floaty dresses with touches of sequins is a great day-to-evening choice for women.