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Wedding Guest Dress for a Formal Beach Wedding

A formal beach wedding calls for dresses in luxe, breezy materials that balance elegance with comfort—think flowy silhouettes, vibrant or ocean-inspired colors, and details that feel both polished and effortless. Look for special touches like draping, intricate prints, or statement necklines to stand out in the sun and sand while keeping the dress code elevated. If you’d like suggestions for specific colors, lengths, or have preferences about coverage or travel-friendly fabrics, let me know—I'd be happy to refine further!

@stylemepretty

Vibrant Flowing Dress in Luxurious Materials

A lightweight, flowy gown in a bold color like turquoise, coral, or cobalt blue nods to the beach’s vibrant energy while looking formal. Opt for silk or chiffon for a luxe, airy effect suitable for a prestigious seaside setting.

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New

Badgley Mischka

Printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$495

$990

Outnet

New

Camilla

Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$875

Net-a-Porter

Oscar de la Renta

Printed silk chiffon gown

$2,495

$4,990

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

New

Saloni

Rita ruffled floral-print metallic silk-georgette gown

$895

Net-a-Porter

Etro

Printed silk gown

$3,354

$5,590

Mytheresa

New

La DoubleJ

Roy floral silk twill maxi dress

$1,290

Mytheresa

New

Figue

Ezer Dress

$598.8

$998

Shopbop

New

Camilla

+ The White Lotus crystal-embellished printed silk maxi dress

$895

Net-a-Porter

New

Pucci

Orchidee silk slip dress and cape set

$2,600

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Arella floral silk georgette gown

$1,400

$2,000

Mytheresa

New

Carolina Herrera

Floral ruffled chiffon gown

$4,324

$5,405

Mytheresa

Blumarine

Floral off-shoulder georgette gown

$1,086

$1,810

Mytheresa

New

Zimmermann

Cutout ruffled floral-print silk maxi dress

$675

$1,350

Outnet

New

Costarellos

Jera floral silk georgette gown

$1,200

$2,000

Mytheresa

Pucci

Orchidee and Iride jersey gown

$2,570

Mytheresa

New
New
Badgley Mischka
Printed crepe de chine maxi dress
$495
$990
Outnet
New
New
Camilla
Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress
$875
Net-a-Porter
Oscar de la Renta
Printed silk chiffon gown
$2,495
$4,990
Mytheresa
New
New
Costarellos
Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
$1,037
$2,075
Mytheresa
New
New
Saloni
Rita ruffled floral-print metallic silk-georgette gown
$895
Net-a-Porter
Etro
Printed silk gown
$3,354
$5,590
Mytheresa
New
New
La DoubleJ
Roy floral silk twill maxi dress
$1,290
Mytheresa
New
New
Figue
Ezer Dress
$598.8
$998
Shopbop
New
New
Camilla
+ The White Lotus crystal-embellished printed silk maxi dress
$895
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Pucci
Orchidee silk slip dress and cape set
$2,600
Mytheresa
New
New
Costarellos
Arella floral silk georgette gown
$1,400
$2,000
Mytheresa
New
New
Carolina Herrera
Floral ruffled chiffon gown
$4,324
$5,405
Mytheresa
Blumarine
Floral off-shoulder georgette gown
$1,086
$1,810
Mytheresa
New
New
Zimmermann
Cutout ruffled floral-print silk maxi dress
$675
$1,350
Outnet
New
New
Costarellos
Jera floral silk georgette gown
$1,200
$2,000
Mytheresa
Pucci
Orchidee and Iride jersey gown
$2,570
Mytheresa

Vibrant Flowing Dress in Luxurious Materials

@stylemepretty

New

Badgley Mischka

Printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$495

$990

Outnet

New

Camilla

Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$875

Net-a-Porter

Oscar de la Renta

Printed silk chiffon gown

$2,495

$4,990

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

@carson_light

Dress in Pastel or Seafoam Colors

Soft blush, mint, or seafoam green dresses feel fresh and romantic for a formal beach wedding, mirroring the natural palette. These light hues look stunning in sunlight and work beautifully for photos.

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New

Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

Faithfull

Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$200

$500

Net-a-Porter

New

MARMAR HALIM

Pleated scarf-detail silk georgette gown

$4,230

Mytheresa

New

Maria Lucia Hohan

Kamina cutout silk tulle bustier gown

$2,195

Mytheresa

New

The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel

Euphorie open-back gathered stretch-jersey gown

$1,280

Net-a-Porter

New

Stella McCartney

Tie-neck ruffled silk-crepon gown

$990

$3,300

Outnet

La DoubleJ

Magnifico floral silk twill maxi dress

$1,690

Mytheresa

New

Erdem

Belted floral-print organza gown

$4,545

Net-a-Porter

New

McQueen

Asymmetric ruffled printed silk-satin maxi dress

$3,600

Net-a-Porter

New

Chloé

Ruffled tiered silk muslin gown

$12,190

Mytheresa

New

Amanda Uprichard

Evianna Gown

$297

Revolve

New

Blumarine

Floral jersey maxi dress

$1,020

Mytheresa

New

Chloé

Tiered lace-trimmed organic silk-mousseline gown

$12,190

Net-a-Porter

New

L'IDEE

Premiere Gown

$399

Revolve

New

Alexis

Ottilie Dress

$871

$1,675

FWRD

The Bar

Henri Gown

$274

$498

Revolve

New
New
Cult Gaia
Renay Dress
$998
Shopbop
Faithfull
Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress
$200
$500
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MARMAR HALIM
Pleated scarf-detail silk georgette gown
$4,230
Mytheresa
New
New
Maria Lucia Hohan
Kamina cutout silk tulle bustier gown
$2,195
Mytheresa
New
New
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel
Euphorie open-back gathered stretch-jersey gown
$1,280
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Stella McCartney
Tie-neck ruffled silk-crepon gown
$990
$3,300
Outnet
La DoubleJ
Magnifico floral silk twill maxi dress
$1,690
Mytheresa
New
New
Erdem
Belted floral-print organza gown
$4,545
Net-a-Porter
New
New
McQueen
Asymmetric ruffled printed silk-satin maxi dress
$3,600
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Chloé
Ruffled tiered silk muslin gown
$12,190
Mytheresa
New
New
Amanda Uprichard
Evianna Gown
$297
Revolve
New
New
Blumarine
Floral jersey maxi dress
$1,020
Mytheresa
New
New
Chloé
Tiered lace-trimmed organic silk-mousseline gown
$12,190
Net-a-Porter
New
New
L'IDEE
Premiere Gown
$399
Revolve
New
New
Alexis
Ottilie Dress
$871
$1,675
FWRD
The Bar
Henri Gown
$274
$498
Revolve

Dress in Pastel or Seafoam Colors

@carson_light

New

Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

Faithfull

Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$200

$500

Net-a-Porter

New

MARMAR HALIM

Pleated scarf-detail silk georgette gown

$4,230

Mytheresa

New

Maria Lucia Hohan

Kamina cutout silk tulle bustier gown

$2,195

Mytheresa

@laurenwolfe

Draped or Cowl Neckline Dress

Draped and cowl necklines are elegant trends for Fall 2025, offering sophistication with a relaxed, seaside-appropriate flow—a perfect blend for a formal beach celebration.

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New

Norma Kamali

Draped satin gown

$395

Mytheresa

New

Versace

Embellished draped wrap-effect silk-cady gown

$2,800

$5,600

Net-a-Porter

New

David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

New

Fforme

Emi satin maxi dress

$1,630

Mytheresa

New

Versace

Underwater Barocco draped jersey gown

$2,950

Mytheresa

Polo Ralph Lauren

Open-back draped satin gown

$210

$700

Net-a-Porter

New

Norma Kamali

Satin gown

$450

Net-a-Porter

New

Blumarine

Georg embellished maxi dress

$1,375

$2,750

Mytheresa

New

Deme by Gabriella

Renata Dress

$420

Revolve

New

Saloni

Renu draped ruffled silk-blend crepon gown

$375

$750

Net-a-Porter

New

Blumarine

Asymmetric draped silk georgette gown

$1,600

Mytheresa

New

MICHELLE MASON

Draped silk-satin maxi slip dress

$254

$845

Outnet

New

NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$278

$695

Outnet

New

Cult Gaia

Nymeria open-back organza-trimmed silk-blend satin maxi dress

$1,300

Net-a-Porter

New

Retrofête

Emery crystal-embellished stretch-silk satin gown

$315

$698

Outnet

New

The Sei

Open-back gown

$1,230

Mytheresa

New
New
Norma Kamali
Draped satin gown
$395
Mytheresa
New
New
Versace
Embellished draped wrap-effect silk-cady gown
$2,800
$5,600
Net-a-Porter
New
New
David Koma
Semi-sheer gown
$1,134
$1,620
Mytheresa
New
New
Fforme
Emi satin maxi dress
$1,630
Mytheresa
New
New
Versace
Underwater Barocco draped jersey gown
$2,950
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Open-back draped satin gown
$210
$700
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Norma Kamali
Satin gown
$450
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Blumarine
Georg embellished maxi dress
$1,375
$2,750
Mytheresa
New
New
Deme by Gabriella
Renata Dress
$420
Revolve
New
New
Saloni
Renu draped ruffled silk-blend crepon gown
$375
$750
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Blumarine
Asymmetric draped silk georgette gown
$1,600
Mytheresa
New
New
MICHELLE MASON
Draped silk-satin maxi slip dress
$254
$845
Outnet
New
New
NICHOLAS
Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown
$278
$695
Outnet
New
New
Cult Gaia
Nymeria open-back organza-trimmed silk-blend satin maxi dress
$1,300
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Retrofête
Emery crystal-embellished stretch-silk satin gown
$315
$698
Outnet
New
New
The Sei
Open-back gown
$1,230
Mytheresa

Draped or Cowl Neckline Dress

@laurenwolfe

Draped and cowl necklines are elegant trends for Fall 2025, offering sophistication with a relaxed, seaside-appropriate flow—a perfect blend for a formal beach celebration.

New

Norma Kamali

Draped satin gown

$395

Mytheresa

New

Versace

Embellished draped wrap-effect silk-cady gown

$2,800

$5,600

Net-a-Porter

New

David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

New

Fforme

Emi satin maxi dress

$1,630

Mytheresa

@alexandrapereira

Dress with Maximalist Prints

Maximalist prints—think oversized florals, oceanic abstract, or painterly patterns—are on-trend and photograph beautifully against a coastal backdrop while feeling festive and formal.

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New

Camilla

Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$875

Net-a-Porter

New

Dolce&Gabbana

Floral pleated silk chiffon gown

$6,316

$7,895

Mytheresa

New

Etro

Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$2,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Elie Saab

Scarf-detail printed georgette gown

$3,290

$4,700

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Portofino printed silk chiffon gown

$2,667

$4,445

Mytheresa

New

MIKAEL AGHAL

Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$396

$990

Outnet

New

Camilla

Crystal-embellished ruffled floral-print silk maxi dress

$895

Net-a-Porter

New

MIKAEL AGHAL

Ruffled floral-print georgette maxi dress

$366

$1,045

Outnet

Camilla

Embellished shirred printed silk-crepe maxi dress

$510

$849

Net-a-Porter

New

Camilla

Ottoman Elegance floral silk maxi dress

$1,125

Mytheresa

Etro

Printed silk gown

$2,670

$4,450

Mytheresa

New

La DoubleJ

Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

Carolina Herrera

One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown

$1,995

$3,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Dolce&Gabbana

Floral silk chiffon maxi dress

$5,665

Mytheresa

New

RIXO

Rio floral ruffled gown

$624

$780

Mytheresa

New

NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$244

$695

Outnet

New
New
Camilla
Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress
$875
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Dolce&Gabbana
Floral pleated silk chiffon gown
$6,316
$7,895
Mytheresa
New
New
Etro
Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress
$2,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Elie Saab
Scarf-detail printed georgette gown
$3,290
$4,700
Mytheresa
Dolce&Gabbana
Portofino printed silk chiffon gown
$2,667
$4,445
Mytheresa
New
New
MIKAEL AGHAL
Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress
$396
$990
Outnet
New
New
Camilla
Crystal-embellished ruffled floral-print silk maxi dress
$895
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MIKAEL AGHAL
Ruffled floral-print georgette maxi dress
$366
$1,045
Outnet
Camilla
Embellished shirred printed silk-crepe maxi dress
$510
$849
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Camilla
Ottoman Elegance floral silk maxi dress
$1,125
Mytheresa
Etro
Printed silk gown
$2,670
$4,450
Mytheresa
New
New
La DoubleJ
Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress
$1,390
Net-a-Porter
Carolina Herrera
One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown
$1,995
$3,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Dolce&Gabbana
Floral silk chiffon maxi dress
$5,665
Mytheresa
New
New
RIXO
Rio floral ruffled gown
$624
$780
Mytheresa
New
New
NICHOLAS
Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown
$244
$695
Outnet

Dress with Maximalist Prints

@alexandrapereira

Maximalist prints—think oversized florals, oceanic abstract, or painterly patterns—are on-trend and photograph beautifully against a coastal backdrop while feeling festive and formal.

New

Camilla

Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$875

Net-a-Porter

New

Dolce&Gabbana

Floral pleated silk chiffon gown

$6,316

$7,895

Mytheresa

New

Etro

Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$2,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Elie Saab

Scarf-detail printed georgette gown

$3,290

$4,700

Mytheresa

@kitkeenan

Silk Slip Dress

A long silk slip dress exudes understated glamour and stays cool in warm, humid conditions. For a formal vibe, choose a floor-length or tea-length cut in a solid or softly patterned hue.

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New

ÉTERNE

Mila silk-blend satin maxi dress

$695

Net-a-Porter

New

Nili Lotan

Cami silk-satin gown

$650

Net-a-Porter

New

alice + olivia

Montana satin-crepe gown

$165

$550

Outnet

KHAITE

Dandora draped silk gown

$960

$2,400

Mytheresa

New

Nili Lotan

Cami silk-satin gown

$595

Net-a-Porter

New

Versace

Safety Pin embellished silk satin gown

$6,300

Mytheresa

New

Róhe

Silk gown

$385

$770

Net-a-Porter

New

Reformation

Jeany Silk Dress

$348

Shopbop

New

Retrofête

Emery crystal-embellished stretch-silk satin gown

$315

$698

Outnet

Saint Laurent

Satin maxi dress

$4,900

Mytheresa

New

Nili Lotan

Cami silk charmeuse gown

$650

Mytheresa

New

Nili Lotan

Ardelle silk-charmeuse gown

$1,290

Net-a-Porter

New

MICHELLE MASON

Draped silk-satin maxi slip dress

$254

$845

Outnet

New

SIMKHAI

Finley satin-crepe gown

$313

$695

Outnet

New

NICHOLAS

Draped printed satin gown

$298

$595

Outnet

New

Petar Petrov

California Dreamin silk-satin gown

$315

$1,050

Outnet

New
New
ÉTERNE
Mila silk-blend satin maxi dress
$695
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Nili Lotan
Cami silk-satin gown
$650
Net-a-Porter
New
New
alice + olivia
Montana satin-crepe gown
$165
$550
Outnet
KHAITE
Dandora draped silk gown
$960
$2,400
Mytheresa
New
New
Nili Lotan
Cami silk-satin gown
$595
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Versace
Safety Pin embellished silk satin gown
$6,300
Mytheresa
New
New
Róhe
Silk gown
$385
$770
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Reformation
Jeany Silk Dress
$348
Shopbop
New
New
Retrofête
Emery crystal-embellished stretch-silk satin gown
$315
$698
Outnet
Saint Laurent
Satin maxi dress
$4,900
Mytheresa
New
New
Nili Lotan
Cami silk charmeuse gown
$650
Mytheresa
New
New
Nili Lotan
Ardelle silk-charmeuse gown
$1,290
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MICHELLE MASON
Draped silk-satin maxi slip dress
$254
$845
Outnet
New
New
SIMKHAI
Finley satin-crepe gown
$313
$695
Outnet
New
New
NICHOLAS
Draped printed satin gown
$298
$595
Outnet
New
New
Petar Petrov
California Dreamin silk-satin gown
$315
$1,050
Outnet

Silk Slip Dress

@kitkeenan

A long silk slip dress exudes understated glamour and stays cool in warm, humid conditions. For a formal vibe, choose a floor-length or tea-length cut in a solid or softly patterned hue.

New

ÉTERNE

Mila silk-blend satin maxi dress

$695

Net-a-Porter

New

Nili Lotan

Cami silk-satin gown

$650

Net-a-Porter

New

alice + olivia

Montana satin-crepe gown

$165

$550

Outnet

KHAITE

Dandora draped silk gown

$960

$2,400

Mytheresa

@catherinevilhem

Dress with Asymmetric Hemline

Asymmetric hems add modern interest and subtle drama, plus they move beautifully in the ocean breeze. This trend elevates the formality with a designer touch.

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Carolina Herrera

One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown

$1,995

$3,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

New

McQueen

Asymmetric ruffled printed silk-satin maxi dress

$3,600

Net-a-Porter

New

NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$278

$695

Outnet

New

The Sei

Ruffled silk chiffon maxi dress

$1,540

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Betsy Spirito one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,347

$1,925

Mytheresa

New

Retrofête

Ina cutout silk-chiffon halterneck maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

New

MICHELLE MASON

One-shoulder twisted silk-satin gown

$318

$795

Outnet

New

Coperni

Asymmetric floral gown

$760

Mytheresa

New

Retrofête

Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

New

Etro

Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$2,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Rick Owens

Hydra Aaliyah one-shoulder asymmetric embellished draped jersey gown

$900

Net-a-Porter

New

MARY KATRANTZOU

Aliyah one-shoulder zebra-print chiffon maxi dress

$2,520

Net-a-Porter

New

PatBO

Bananeira Tropical One Shoulder Maxi Dress

$450

$725

Revolve

New

Cortana

Copal draped layered printed silk-georgette maxi dress

$1,690

Net-a-Porter

New

Rick Owens

Avra ruched one-shoulder jersey gown

$1,020

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera
One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown
$1,995
$3,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Costarellos
Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
$1,037
$2,075
Mytheresa
New
New
McQueen
Asymmetric ruffled printed silk-satin maxi dress
$3,600
Net-a-Porter
New
New
NICHOLAS
Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown
$278
$695
Outnet
New
New
The Sei
Ruffled silk chiffon maxi dress
$1,540
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Betsy Spirito one-shoulder silk maxi dress
$1,347
$1,925
Mytheresa
New
New
Retrofête
Ina cutout silk-chiffon halterneck maxi dress
$280
$698
Outnet
New
New
MICHELLE MASON
One-shoulder twisted silk-satin gown
$318
$795
Outnet
New
New
Coperni
Asymmetric floral gown
$760
Mytheresa
New
New
Retrofête
Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress
$280
$698
Outnet
New
New
Etro
Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress
$2,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Rick Owens
Hydra Aaliyah one-shoulder asymmetric embellished draped jersey gown
$900
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MARY KATRANTZOU
Aliyah one-shoulder zebra-print chiffon maxi dress
$2,520
Net-a-Porter
New
New
PatBO
Bananeira Tropical One Shoulder Maxi Dress
$450
$725
Revolve
New
New
Cortana
Copal draped layered printed silk-georgette maxi dress
$1,690
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Rick Owens
Avra ruched one-shoulder jersey gown
$1,020
Mytheresa

Dress with Asymmetric Hemline

@catherinevilhem

Asymmetric hems add modern interest and subtle drama, plus they move beautifully in the ocean breeze. This trend elevates the formality with a designer touch.

Carolina Herrera

One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown

$1,995

$3,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

New

McQueen

Asymmetric ruffled printed silk-satin maxi dress

$3,600

Net-a-Porter

New

NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$278

$695

Outnet

@jeannine.roxas

Dress with Sheer Panels or Overlay

Sheer paneling or overlays offer elegant coverage and an ethereal look that’s fitting for both the beach and a formal occasion. Layered designs are key trends for Fall 2025.

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Faithfull

Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$200

$500

Net-a-Porter

David Koma

Tulle-trimmed bustier dress

$2,160

Mytheresa

New

Stella McCartney

Miracle organza-trimmed two-tone crepe gown

$2,800

Net-a-Porter

Maria Lucia Hohan

Lorelai draped silk muslin gown

$1,090

$2,180

Mytheresa

New

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$998

Net-a-Porter

New

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

New

Proenza Schouler

Devyn draped pleated crepe maxi dress

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

New

Zuhair Murad

Antique Shard metallic printed silk-chiffon gown

$1,972

$4,930

Net-a-Porter

New

David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Dana embellished crepe gown

$978

$1,955

Net-a-Porter

New

Dries Van Noten

Printed chiffon gown

$1,845

Mytheresa

New

Badgley Mischka

Cutout embellished crepe gown

$462

$1,100

Outnet

New

Alaïa

Silk-trimmed stretch-knit maxi dress

$3,900

Net-a-Porter

New

Etro

Asymmetric devoré-jersey gown

$1,150

$2,300

Net-a-Porter

New

Oscar de la Renta

Floral guipure lace gown

$6,710

Mytheresa

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress

$234

$518

Outnet

Faithfull
Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress
$200
$500
Net-a-Porter
David Koma
Tulle-trimmed bustier dress
$2,160
Mytheresa
New
New
Stella McCartney
Miracle organza-trimmed two-tone crepe gown
$2,800
Net-a-Porter
Maria Lucia Hohan
Lorelai draped silk muslin gown
$1,090
$2,180
Mytheresa
New
New
Veronica Beard
Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress
$998
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Dima Ayad
Plissé-satin maxi dress
$1,094
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Proenza Schouler
Devyn draped pleated crepe maxi dress
$1,390
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Zuhair Murad
Antique Shard metallic printed silk-chiffon gown
$1,972
$4,930
Net-a-Porter
New
New
David Koma
Semi-sheer gown
$1,134
$1,620
Mytheresa
Safiyaa
Dana embellished crepe gown
$978
$1,955
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Dries Van Noten
Printed chiffon gown
$1,845
Mytheresa
New
New
Badgley Mischka
Cutout embellished crepe gown
$462
$1,100
Outnet
New
New
Alaïa
Silk-trimmed stretch-knit maxi dress
$3,900
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Etro
Asymmetric devoré-jersey gown
$1,150
$2,300
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Oscar de la Renta
Floral guipure lace gown
$6,710
Mytheresa
New
New
Diane von Furstenberg
Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress
$234
$518
Outnet

Dress with Sheer Panels or Overlay

@jeannine.roxas

Sheer paneling or overlays offer elegant coverage and an ethereal look that’s fitting for both the beach and a formal occasion. Layered designs are key trends for Fall 2025.

Faithfull

Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$200

$500

Net-a-Porter

David Koma

Tulle-trimmed bustier dress

$2,160

Mytheresa

New

Stella McCartney

Miracle organza-trimmed two-tone crepe gown

$2,800

Net-a-Porter

Maria Lucia Hohan

Lorelai draped silk muslin gown

$1,090

$2,180

Mytheresa

@rem0nia

Strapless Dress with Cascading Ruffles

A strapless, ruffle-trimmed gown is both breezy and formal. The movement is ideal for a beach event, while the silhouette keeps things elevated and picture-perfect.

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NBD

Luna Gown

$278

Revolve

New

Valentino Garavani

Strapless pleated ruffled polka-dot silk-chiffon gown

$9,500

$19,000

Net-a-Porter

Magda Butrym

Strapless ruched silk-taffeta maxi dress

$1,468

$3,670

Net-a-Porter

NBD

Sarita Gown

$197

$328

Revolve

New

Badgley Mischka

One-shoulder ruffled chiffon gown

$398

$795

Outnet

Michael Costello

x REVOLVE Oleksandra Gown

$368

Revolve

New

Retrofête

Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

New

Costarellos

Adamaris embellished silk-blend chiffon gown

$1,600

$2,000

Mytheresa

New

Retrofête

Annalise Silk Dress

$399

$798

Shopbop

Katie May

Esmeralda Gown

$352

$395

Revolve

Costarellos

Off-shoulder corset silk gown

$1,393

$1,990

Mytheresa

Lovers and Friends

Davina Gown

$365

$388

Revolve

New

Ulla Johnson

Anastasia strapless gathered silk-satin gown

$1,450

Net-a-Porter

NBD

Lily Ruffle Dress

$263

$328

Revolve

New

Aje

Flora Gown

$879

Shopbop

New

Oscar de la Renta

Strapless ruched pleated silk-crepon gown

$9,990

Net-a-Porter

NBD
Luna Gown
$278
Revolve
New
New
Valentino Garavani
Strapless pleated ruffled polka-dot silk-chiffon gown
$9,500
$19,000
Net-a-Porter
Magda Butrym
Strapless ruched silk-taffeta maxi dress
$1,468
$3,670
Net-a-Porter
NBD
Sarita Gown
$197
$328
Revolve
New
New
Badgley Mischka
One-shoulder ruffled chiffon gown
$398
$795
Outnet
Michael Costello
x REVOLVE Oleksandra Gown
$368
Revolve
New
New
Retrofête
Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress
$280
$698
Outnet
New
New
Costarellos
Adamaris embellished silk-blend chiffon gown
$1,600
$2,000
Mytheresa
New
New
Retrofête
Annalise Silk Dress
$399
$798
Shopbop
Katie May
Esmeralda Gown
$352
$395
Revolve
Costarellos
Off-shoulder corset silk gown
$1,393
$1,990
Mytheresa
Lovers and Friends
Davina Gown
$365
$388
Revolve
New
New
Ulla Johnson
Anastasia strapless gathered silk-satin gown
$1,450
Net-a-Porter
NBD
Lily Ruffle Dress
$263
$328
Revolve
New
New
Aje
Flora Gown
$879
Shopbop
New
New
Oscar de la Renta
Strapless ruched pleated silk-crepon gown
$9,990
Net-a-Porter

Strapless Dress with Cascading Ruffles

@rem0nia

A strapless, ruffle-trimmed gown is both breezy and formal. The movement is ideal for a beach event, while the silhouette keeps things elevated and picture-perfect.

NBD

Luna Gown

$278

Revolve

New

Valentino Garavani

Strapless pleated ruffled polka-dot silk-chiffon gown

$9,500

$19,000

Net-a-Porter

Magda Butrym

Strapless ruched silk-taffeta maxi dress

$1,468

$3,670

Net-a-Porter

NBD

Sarita Gown

$197

$328

Revolve

@felicitymbird

Dress with Subtle Metallic Details

A dress featuring subtle metallic threading or accents brings a touch of evening sophistication to the natural light of a beach wedding, without feeling overdone.

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New

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$998

Net-a-Porter

New

Zuhair Murad

Antique Shard metallic printed silk-chiffon gown

$1,972

$4,930

Net-a-Porter

New

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

New

Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

New

Taller Marmo

Petra one-sleeve fil coupé-trimmed silk-blend gown

$1,965

Net-a-Porter

New

Cult Gaia

Janelle Gown

$359.2

$898

Shopbop

New

LoveShackFancy

Darralis crystal-embellished striped satin maxi dress

$237

$525

Outnet

New

SIMKHAI

Vallen pleated lamé gown

$319

$796

Outnet

New

Pucci

Iride gathered wool-blend gown

$2,745

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Silla cutout gathered gown

$1,665

Mytheresa

Saloni

Chandra ruffled ruched metallic fil coupé silk-blend maxi dress

$585

$975

Net-a-Porter

New

Norma Kamali

Printed stretch-jersey halterneck gown

$53

$175

Outnet

Rick Owens

Dustulator sequined silk gown

$3,175

$6,350

Net-a-Porter

New

Etro

Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$2,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Staud

Mesa Dress

$895

Shopbop

New

Retrofête

Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

New
New
Veronica Beard
Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress
$998
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Zuhair Murad
Antique Shard metallic printed silk-chiffon gown
$1,972
$4,930
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Dima Ayad
Plissé-satin maxi dress
$1,094
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Cult Gaia
Renay Dress
$998
Shopbop
New
New
Taller Marmo
Petra one-sleeve fil coupé-trimmed silk-blend gown
$1,965
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Cult Gaia
Janelle Gown
$359.2
$898
Shopbop
New
New
LoveShackFancy
Darralis crystal-embellished striped satin maxi dress
$237
$525
Outnet
New
New
SIMKHAI
Vallen pleated lamé gown
$319
$796
Outnet
New
New
Pucci
Iride gathered wool-blend gown
$2,745
Mytheresa
New
New
Costarellos
Silla cutout gathered gown
$1,665
Mytheresa
Saloni
Chandra ruffled ruched metallic fil coupé silk-blend maxi dress
$585
$975
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Norma Kamali
Printed stretch-jersey halterneck gown
$53
$175
Outnet
Rick Owens
Dustulator sequined silk gown
$3,175
$6,350
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Etro
Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress
$2,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Staud
Mesa Dress
$895
Shopbop
New
New
Retrofête
Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress
$280
$698
Outnet

Dress with Subtle Metallic Details

@felicitymbird

A dress featuring subtle metallic threading or accents brings a touch of evening sophistication to the natural light of a beach wedding, without feeling overdone.

New

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$998

Net-a-Porter

New

Zuhair Murad

Antique Shard metallic printed silk-chiffon gown

$1,972

$4,930

Net-a-Porter

New

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

New

Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

Shop More

New

Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

New

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$998

Net-a-Porter

New

SIMKHAI

Emma printed jersey maxi dress

$1,160

Mytheresa

New

Johanna Ortiz

Summer Counts jacquard maxi dress

$2,685

Mytheresa

New

Cult Gaia

Janelle Gown

$359.2

$898

Shopbop

Oscar de la Renta

Printed silk chiffon gown

$2,495

$4,990

Mytheresa

New

Johanna Ortiz

Halterneck printed silk gown

$2,250

Mytheresa

New

Pucci

Iride gathered wool-blend gown

$2,745

Mytheresa

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress

$234

$518

Outnet

New

Oscar de la Renta

Floral gathered silk chiffon gown

$6,290

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

New

La DoubleJ

Roy floral one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,390

Mytheresa

New

MIKAEL AGHAL

Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$396

$990

Outnet

New

Elie Saab

Scarf-detail printed georgette gown

$3,290

$4,700

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Jera floral silk georgette gown

$1,200

$2,000

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown

$1,995

$3,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Veronica Beard

Yardley floral pleated chiffon gown

$1,000

Mytheresa

New

Zuhair Murad

Antique Shard metallic printed silk-chiffon gown

$1,972

$4,930

Net-a-Porter

New

Dolce&Gabbana

Floral pleated silk chiffon gown

$6,316

$7,895

Mytheresa

New

La DoubleJ

Roy floral silk twill maxi dress

$1,290

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Printed halterneck silk gown

$1,715

$2,450

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Embroidered linen and cotton maxi dress

$497

$710

Mytheresa

New

NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$278

$695

Outnet

Dries Van Noten

Printed silk georgette maxi dress

$1,351

$1,930

Mytheresa

New

Camilla

Crystal-embellished printed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$875

Net-a-Porter

New

Retrofête

Ina cutout silk-chiffon halterneck maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

New

Ulla Johnson

Aveline ruffled silk-crepon gown

$382

$1,090

Outnet

New

Pucci

Iride halterneck satin gown

$3,035

Mytheresa

New

Retrofête

Annalise Silk Dress

$399

$798

Shopbop

New

Badgley Mischka

Pleated crinkled-habotai gown

$375

$750

Outnet

New

Etro

Open-back ruffled printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$2,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress

$265

$530

Outnet

Valentino

Printed silk gown

$4,200

$7,000

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Draped gathered organza halterneck gown

$2,298

$4,595

Net-a-Porter

New

Zimmermann

Illuminate bead-embellished printed linen and silk-blend gown

$1,770

$2,950

Net-a-Porter

New

Retrofête

Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

New

David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Shauna silk georgette gown

$1,282

$2,137

Mytheresa

New

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

New

Costarellos

Adamaris embellished silk-blend chiffon gown

$1,600

$2,000

Mytheresa

An edit of formal beach wedding dresses showcasing flowing maxi gowns, soft prints, textured silks, and delicate chiffon for seaside ceremonies that feel elegant, airy, and refined.

Maxi Gowns with Fluidity

Every piece on this edit is a maxi dress / maxi gown designed for movement: pleated chiffon, flowing silk, ruffles, and organza layers sweep with the breeze. They bring length and presence while staying light enough for sand and sunset.

Prints & Texture That Whisper Statement

Soft florals, layered prints, crepe-and-georgette textures define many of the styles here. The printed silk chiffon gown, floral organza maxi, and scarf-detail georgette pieces offer depth without bold contrast—perfect for formal beach elegance.

Silks, Chiffon & Organza Details

Luxurious materials are central: silk blends, chiffon, georgette, organza. They offer sheen, gentle drape, and soft transparency. Bustlines, halter necks, one-shoulder cuts, and ruffles frame the beach wedding aesthetic with structure and romance.

Design Elements & Embellishments

Ruffles, gathers, cutouts, belted waists, and subtle sparkle work together delicately. Embellishments are present but restrained; crystal accents, pleated detailing, and beadwork elevate without overwhelming the natural setting.

Style for Bridal Settings by the Water

These gowns seamlessly pair with minimal accessories—think bare shoulders, soft earrings, compact clutch—and neutrals or pastels that reflect ocean and sky. Hemlines suited to walking in sand, straps or necklines that stay secure in warm breeze.