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Formal Beach Wedding Guest Dress Ideas

A formal beach wedding calls for elevated, breezy styles that balance elegance with comfort in a sun-soaked, sandy setting. Think luxurious fabrics, romantic movement, and colors or prints that embrace the seaside ambiance. Each suggestion prioritizes both the refined formality of the event and the relaxed, picturesque feel of the beach. Share more about your favorite colors, preferred silhouettes, or footwear needs for even more targeted picks!

@oliviarrobichaud

Pastel Colored Dresses in Lightweight Materials

Soft pastel shades evoke sophistication and freshness, while fabrics like silk chiffon or georgette offer breathability and elegant movement—perfect for warm, formal beach settings.

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Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$755

$1,079

Mytheresa

New

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

Faithfull

Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$200

$500

Net-a-Porter

New

MARMAR HALIM

Gathered plissé-silk gown

$4,385

Net-a-Porter

New

SIMKHAI

Reannon Draped Satin Gown

$795

SIMKHAI

Zimmermann

Hypnotic embellished linen and silk gown

$1,850

Mytheresa

New

SIMKHAI

Acacia Jersey Midi Dress

$495

SIMKHAI

New

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$998

Net-a-Porter

AMUR

Saylor Pleated Gown

$488.6

$698

Shopbop

Solace London

Adami plissé caped maxi dress

$616

$770

Mytheresa

New

Victoria Beckham

Bella satin-crepe gown

$1,550

Net-a-Porter

AMUR

Neve Pleated Chiffon Dress

$231.2

$578

Shopbop

New

SIMKHAI

Nancie Draped Jersey Cape Midi Dress

$795

SIMKHAI

Stella McCartney

Open-back cape-effect draped satin gown

$1,550

$3,100

Net-a-Porter

Costarellos

Nalina embellished georgette gown

$2,285

Mytheresa

New

Solace London

Maci one-shoulder pleated chiffon gown

$483

$965

Net-a-Porter

Victoria Beckham
Gathered midi dress
$755
$1,079
Mytheresa
New
New
Dima Ayad
Plissé-satin maxi dress
$1,094
Net-a-Porter
Faithfull
Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress
$200
$500
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MARMAR HALIM
Gathered plissé-silk gown
$4,385
Net-a-Porter
New
New
SIMKHAI
Reannon Draped Satin Gown
$795
SIMKHAI
Zimmermann
Hypnotic embellished linen and silk gown
$1,850
Mytheresa
New
New
SIMKHAI
Acacia Jersey Midi Dress
$495
SIMKHAI
New
New
Veronica Beard
Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress
$998
Net-a-Porter
AMUR
Saylor Pleated Gown
$488.6
$698
Shopbop
Solace London
Adami plissé caped maxi dress
$616
$770
Mytheresa
New
New
Victoria Beckham
Bella satin-crepe gown
$1,550
Net-a-Porter
AMUR
Neve Pleated Chiffon Dress
$231.2
$578
Shopbop
New
New
SIMKHAI
Nancie Draped Jersey Cape Midi Dress
$795
SIMKHAI
Stella McCartney
Open-back cape-effect draped satin gown
$1,550
$3,100
Net-a-Porter
Costarellos
Nalina embellished georgette gown
$2,285
Mytheresa
New
New
Solace London
Maci one-shoulder pleated chiffon gown
$483
$965
Net-a-Porter

Pastel Colored Dresses in Lightweight Materials

@oliviarrobichaud

Soft pastel shades evoke sophistication and freshness, while fabrics like silk chiffon or georgette offer breathability and elegant movement—perfect for warm, formal beach settings.

Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$755

$1,079

Mytheresa

New

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

Faithfull

Biarritz lace-trimmed silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$200

$500

Net-a-Porter

New

MARMAR HALIM

Gathered plissé-silk gown

$4,385

Net-a-Porter

@weddingsparrow

Flowy Floral Print Dresses

Romantic floral prints adapt seamlessly to a formal beach backdrop, adding visual interest and celebrating the natural surroundings. Opt for maxi lengths in flowy textiles to maintain elegance and comfort.

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New

Erdem

Tie-detailed floral-print silk-georgette gown

$1,638

$4,095

Net-a-Porter

New

Bernadette

Nathalie off-the-shoulder embellished silk crepe de chine gown

$3,900

Net-a-Porter

Erdem

Silk gown

$2,684

$3,835

Mytheresa

New

Giambattista Valli

Belted floral-print silk-georgette gown

$5,450

Net-a-Porter

New

Erdem

Cape-effect floral-print silk-voile gown

$3,895

Net-a-Porter

New

MARCHESA NOTTE

Ruffled bow-embellished floral-print chiffon gown

$279

$795

Outnet

New

Bernadette

Minnie cape-effect embellished floral-print crepe de chine gown

$2,285

Net-a-Porter

LEO LIN

Lilith floral tie-neck maxi dress

$940

Mytheresa

Giambattista Valli

Caped floral silk georgette gown

$3,377

$4,825

Mytheresa

New

Oscar de la Renta

Pleated floral-print silk-blend organza gown

$7,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Etro

Tiered tie-neck floral-print silk-crepon maxi dress

$7,990

Net-a-Porter

New

Valentino Garavani

Strapless bow-detailed floral-print silk crepe de chine gown

$1,305

$8,700

Outnet

Etro

Floral silk georgette gown

$4,720

$5,900

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead

Merope strapless floral gown

$3,135

$5,225

Mytheresa

LEO LIN

Lilith bow-detail floral chiffon maxi dress

$1,025

Mytheresa

New

Oscar de la Renta

Strapless floral-print wool-blend crepe gown

$2,995

$5,990

Net-a-Porter

New
New
Erdem
Tie-detailed floral-print silk-georgette gown
$1,638
$4,095
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Bernadette
Nathalie off-the-shoulder embellished silk crepe de chine gown
$3,900
Net-a-Porter
Erdem
Silk gown
$2,684
$3,835
Mytheresa
New
New
Giambattista Valli
Belted floral-print silk-georgette gown
$5,450
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Erdem
Cape-effect floral-print silk-voile gown
$3,895
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MARCHESA NOTTE
Ruffled bow-embellished floral-print chiffon gown
$279
$795
Outnet
New
New
Bernadette
Minnie cape-effect embellished floral-print crepe de chine gown
$2,285
Net-a-Porter
LEO LIN
Lilith floral tie-neck maxi dress
$940
Mytheresa
Giambattista Valli
Caped floral silk georgette gown
$3,377
$4,825
Mytheresa
New
New
Oscar de la Renta
Pleated floral-print silk-blend organza gown
$7,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Etro
Tiered tie-neck floral-print silk-crepon maxi dress
$7,990
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Valentino Garavani
Strapless bow-detailed floral-print silk crepe de chine gown
$1,305
$8,700
Outnet
Etro
Floral silk georgette gown
$4,720
$5,900
Mytheresa
Emilia Wickstead
Merope strapless floral gown
$3,135
$5,225
Mytheresa
LEO LIN
Lilith bow-detail floral chiffon maxi dress
$1,025
Mytheresa
New
New
Oscar de la Renta
Strapless floral-print wool-blend crepe gown
$2,995
$5,990
Net-a-Porter

Flowy Floral Print Dresses

@weddingsparrow

New

Erdem

Tie-detailed floral-print silk-georgette gown

$1,638

$4,095

Net-a-Porter

New

Bernadette

Nathalie off-the-shoulder embellished silk crepe de chine gown

$3,900

Net-a-Porter

Erdem

Silk gown

$2,684

$3,835

Mytheresa

New

Giambattista Valli

Belted floral-print silk-georgette gown

$5,450

Net-a-Porter

@lglora

Silk Slip Dress

A silk slip dress is timeless and elevated, with natural shine and fluidity that catch the beach light. This silhouette is both glamorous and unfussy, wearing beautifully on sand or dance floor.

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NICHOLAS

Simone Dress

$372

$395

Revolve

L'AGENCE

Sayla Bias Cut Maxi Dress

$695

Revolve

NICHOLAS

Simone Cowl Neck Dress

$395

Revolve

Amanda Uprichard

Bondi Maxi Dress

$356

Revolve

ÉTERNE

Mila Maxi Dress

$695

FWRD

The Sei

Lace Inset Cowl Gown

$994

$1,242

Revolve

Nili Lotan

Cami Gown

$650

FWRD

Nili Lotan

Cami silk charmeuse gown

$650

Mytheresa

Nili Lotan

Cami Gown

$650

Revolve

Nili Lotan

Katie silk gown

$947

$1,895

Mytheresa

SIR.

Lush gathered silk slip dress

$620

$775

Mytheresa

The Sei

Lace Inset Cowl Gown

$1,056

$1,242

FWRD

NICHOLAS

x REVOLVE Simone Cowl Neck Gown

$139

$395

Revolve

Nili Lotan

Silk maxi dress

$650

Mytheresa

Mirror Palais

Plunging Back Cowl Dress

$972

$1,495

FWRD

Fleur du Mal

Lace Long Slip Dress

$476

$595

FWRD

NICHOLAS
Simone Dress
$372
$395
Revolve
L'AGENCE
Sayla Bias Cut Maxi Dress
$695
Revolve
NICHOLAS
Simone Cowl Neck Dress
$395
Revolve
Amanda Uprichard
Bondi Maxi Dress
$356
Revolve
ÉTERNE
Mila Maxi Dress
$695
FWRD
The Sei
Lace Inset Cowl Gown
$994
$1,242
Revolve
Nili Lotan
Cami Gown
$650
FWRD
Nili Lotan
Cami silk charmeuse gown
$650
Mytheresa
Nili Lotan
Cami Gown
$650
Revolve
Nili Lotan
Katie silk gown
$947
$1,895
Mytheresa
SIR.
Lush gathered silk slip dress
$620
$775
Mytheresa
The Sei
Lace Inset Cowl Gown
$1,056
$1,242
FWRD
NICHOLAS
x REVOLVE Simone Cowl Neck Gown
$139
$395
Revolve
Nili Lotan
Silk maxi dress
$650
Mytheresa
Mirror Palais
Plunging Back Cowl Dress
$972
$1,495
FWRD
Fleur du Mal
Lace Long Slip Dress
$476
$595
FWRD

Silk Slip Dress

@lglora

A silk slip dress is timeless and elevated, with natural shine and fluidity that catch the beach light. This silhouette is both glamorous and unfussy, wearing beautifully on sand or dance floor.

NICHOLAS

Simone Dress

$372

$395

Revolve

L'AGENCE

Sayla Bias Cut Maxi Dress

$695

Revolve

NICHOLAS

Simone Cowl Neck Dress

$395

Revolve

Amanda Uprichard

Bondi Maxi Dress

$356

Revolve

@mrs_iralo

Draped Cowl Neck Dress

A softly draped cowl neckline imparts elegant, understated glamour, while the flowing fabric feels light and cool in the ocean breeze.

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New

NICHOLAS

Draped silk-blend satin gown

$244

$695

Outnet

New

SIMKHAI

Adelle Draped Satin Gown

$845

SIMKHAI

Norma Kamali

Draped satin gown

$395

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Adelle draped satin gown

$1,030

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Draped gown

$728

$910

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Sleeveless Low Back Drape Gown

$450

Shopbop

New

Badgley Mischka

Draped crepe gown

$358

$795

Outnet

Vivienne Westwood

Liz draped jersey maxi dress

$1,008

$1,440

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Kapri maxi dress

$1,155

$1,650

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliquéd satin-jersey dress

$1,378

$3,445

Net-a-Porter

Norma Kamali

Draped gown

$328

$410

Mytheresa

NICHOLAS

Calia Dress

$695

Revolve

New

TOVE

Vevina draped pleated jersey maxi dress

$955

Net-a-Porter

New

MARCHESA NOTTE

Appliquéd draped crepe gown

$358

$895

Outnet

New

The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel

Morticia bow-detailed draped silk voile-trimmed cady gown

$1,380

Net-a-Porter

Deme by Gabriella

Renata Dress

$420

Revolve

New
New
NICHOLAS
Draped silk-blend satin gown
$244
$695
Outnet
New
New
SIMKHAI
Adelle Draped Satin Gown
$845
SIMKHAI
Norma Kamali
Draped satin gown
$395
Mytheresa
SIMKHAI
Adelle draped satin gown
$1,030
Mytheresa
Roland Mouret
Draped gown
$728
$910
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Sleeveless Low Back Drape Gown
$450
Shopbop
New
New
Badgley Mischka
Draped crepe gown
$358
$795
Outnet
Vivienne Westwood
Liz draped jersey maxi dress
$1,008
$1,440
Mytheresa
Isabel Marant
Kapri maxi dress
$1,155
$1,650
Mytheresa
Magda Butrym
Floral-appliquéd satin-jersey dress
$1,378
$3,445
Net-a-Porter
Norma Kamali
Draped gown
$328
$410
Mytheresa
NICHOLAS
Calia Dress
$695
Revolve
New
New
TOVE
Vevina draped pleated jersey maxi dress
$955
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MARCHESA NOTTE
Appliquéd draped crepe gown
$358
$895
Outnet
New
New
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel
Morticia bow-detailed draped silk voile-trimmed cady gown
$1,380
Net-a-Porter
Deme by Gabriella
Renata Dress
$420
Revolve

Draped Cowl Neck Dress

@mrs_iralo

A softly draped cowl neckline imparts elegant, understated glamour, while the flowing fabric feels light and cool in the ocean breeze.

New

NICHOLAS

Draped silk-blend satin gown

$244

$695

Outnet

New

SIMKHAI

Adelle Draped Satin Gown

$845

SIMKHAI

Norma Kamali

Draped satin gown

$395

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Adelle draped satin gown

$1,030

Mytheresa

@moniquelhuillier

Color-Blocked or Tonal Gradient Dress

This style is a fresh, fashion-forward pick for 2025. Blended or contrasting shades add visual intrigue and look striking in outdoor, sunlit settings—perfect for a statement at a formal beach event.

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New

Dima Ayad

Oversized strapless ombré pleated taffeta gown

$452

$1,130

Net-a-Porter

New

MARCHESA NOTTE

Floral-appliquéd dégradé sequined stretch-tulle halterneck gown

$239

$795

Outnet

Muma World

Veriga Dress

$725

Revolve

Dima Ayad

Metallic plissé-tulle gown and cape set

$630

$1,050

Net-a-Porter

Missoni

Zig Zag one-shoulder lamé maxi dress

$2,500

Mytheresa

Acne Studios

Printed maxi dress

$560

$800

Mytheresa

Retrofête

Isadore Dress

$598

Shopbop

Sabina Musayev

Emmeline Dress

$396

$495

Revolve

Missoni

Zig Zag embellished maxi dress

$2,510

Mytheresa

Runaway the Label

Sondrey Maxi Dress

$75

$125

Shopbop

AFRM

Thelma Dress

$71

$128

Revolve

Carolina Herrera

Strapless Midi Dress

$2,516

$5,990

FWRD

BAOBAB

Coralina Dress

$211

$285

Revolve

Alémais

Neptuna printed asymmetric silk gown

$1,152

$1,440

Mytheresa

Runaway the Label

Chara Maxi Dress

$149

Revolve

ET OCHS

Nessa Dress

$210

$598

Revolve

New
New
Dima Ayad
Oversized strapless ombré pleated taffeta gown
$452
$1,130
Net-a-Porter
New
New
MARCHESA NOTTE
Floral-appliquéd dégradé sequined stretch-tulle halterneck gown
$239
$795
Outnet
Muma World
Veriga Dress
$725
Revolve
Dima Ayad
Metallic plissé-tulle gown and cape set
$630
$1,050
Net-a-Porter
Missoni
Zig Zag one-shoulder lamé maxi dress
$2,500
Mytheresa
Acne Studios
Printed maxi dress
$560
$800
Mytheresa
Retrofête
Isadore Dress
$598
Shopbop
Sabina Musayev
Emmeline Dress
$396
$495
Revolve
Missoni
Zig Zag embellished maxi dress
$2,510
Mytheresa
Runaway the Label
Sondrey Maxi Dress
$75
$125
Shopbop
AFRM
Thelma Dress
$71
$128
Revolve
Carolina Herrera
Strapless Midi Dress
$2,516
$5,990
FWRD
BAOBAB
Coralina Dress
$211
$285
Revolve
Alémais
Neptuna printed asymmetric silk gown
$1,152
$1,440
Mytheresa
Runaway the Label
Chara Maxi Dress
$149
Revolve
ET OCHS
Nessa Dress
$210
$598
Revolve

Color-Blocked or Tonal Gradient Dress

@moniquelhuillier

This style is a fresh, fashion-forward pick for 2025. Blended or contrasting shades add visual intrigue and look striking in outdoor, sunlit settings—perfect for a statement at a formal beach event.

New

Dima Ayad

Oversized strapless ombré pleated taffeta gown

$452

$1,130

Net-a-Porter

New

MARCHESA NOTTE

Floral-appliquéd dégradé sequined stretch-tulle halterneck gown

$239

$795

Outnet

Muma World

Veriga Dress

$725

Revolve

Dima Ayad

Metallic plissé-tulle gown and cape set

$630

$1,050

Net-a-Porter

@jadehollandcooper

Sheer Panel Dress

Elegant layering of sheer fabrics provides depth and airiness, maintaining formal appeal while remaining beach-appropriate. Opt for pieces with subtle sheer accents over a slip for a modern romantic effect.

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Anna October

Pauline Maxi Dress

$864

Shopbop

New

Rachel Gilbert

Venus chiffon-paneled satin-crepe gown

$403

$895

Outnet

MISHA

The Leni Dress

$126

$420

Shopbop

MORE TO COME

Kenji Gown

$54

$90

Revolve

Azeeza

Paloma Gown

$497.5

$995

Shopbop

Saloni

Fabienne Long Dress

$292.5

$975

Shopbop

McQueen

Velvet-trimmed silk georgette gown

$5,300

Mytheresa

New

Cortana

Copal draped layered printed silk-georgette maxi dress

$1,690

Net-a-Porter

Gestuz

Messi Maxi Dress

$97

$220

Revolve

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress

$234

$518

Outnet

Bec + Bridge

Rhone Drop Waist Dress

$380

Shopbop

Jean Paul Gaultier

Sequined tulle maxi dress

$654

$1,090

Mytheresa

New

KHAITE

Malik Dress in Black

$1,440

$2,400

KHAITE

New

Alaïa

Silk-trimmed stretch-knit maxi dress

$3,900

Net-a-Porter

Alejandra Alonso Rojas

x REVOLVE Diana Dress

$1,895

FWRD

New

Retrofête

Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress

$280

$698

Outnet

Anna October
Pauline Maxi Dress
$864
Shopbop
New
New
Rachel Gilbert
Venus chiffon-paneled satin-crepe gown
$403
$895
Outnet
MISHA
The Leni Dress
$126
$420
Shopbop
MORE TO COME
Kenji Gown
$54
$90
Revolve
Azeeza
Paloma Gown
$497.5
$995
Shopbop
Saloni
Fabienne Long Dress
$292.5
$975
Shopbop
McQueen
Velvet-trimmed silk georgette gown
$5,300
Mytheresa
New
New
Cortana
Copal draped layered printed silk-georgette maxi dress
$1,690
Net-a-Porter
Gestuz
Messi Maxi Dress
$97
$220
Revolve
New
New
Diane von Furstenberg
Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress
$234
$518
Outnet
Bec + Bridge
Rhone Drop Waist Dress
$380
Shopbop
Jean Paul Gaultier
Sequined tulle maxi dress
$654
$1,090
Mytheresa
New
New
KHAITE
Malik Dress in Black
$1,440
$2,400
KHAITE
New
New
Alaïa
Silk-trimmed stretch-knit maxi dress
$3,900
Net-a-Porter
Alejandra Alonso Rojas
x REVOLVE Diana Dress
$1,895
FWRD
New
New
Retrofête
Nicole strapless zebra-print silk-chiffon maxi dress
$280
$698
Outnet

Sheer Panel Dress

@jadehollandcooper

Anna October

Pauline Maxi Dress

$864

Shopbop

New

Rachel Gilbert

Venus chiffon-paneled satin-crepe gown

$403

$895

Outnet

MISHA

The Leni Dress

$126

$420

Shopbop

MORE TO COME

Kenji Gown

$54

$90

Revolve

@lanitonnu

Fringe Trim Dress

Fringe-trim dresses offer playful movement that responds beautifully to the beach breeze while still feeling formal enough for an upscale event.

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Taller Marmo

Berlin fringed crêpe cady maxi dress

$1,240

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Berlin fringed crêpe cady gown

$1,240

Mytheresa

New

Taller Marmo

Taormina fringed crystal-embellished crepe gown

$1,180

Net-a-Porter

New

Rabanne

Fringed chainmail-embellished satin-jersey maxi dress

$5,190

Net-a-Porter

New

Herve Leger

Fringed bandage gown

$687

$2,290

Outnet

New

ALBERTA FERRETTI

Laser-cut satin-crepe gown

$447

$1,490

Outnet

David Koma

Sequined satin gown

$1,249

$1,785

Mytheresa

Galvan

Embellished maxi dress

$2,245

Mytheresa

Rotate

Fringed sequined mesh gown

$655

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Feather-trimmed crêpe maxi dress

$882

$2,205

Mytheresa

Alexis

Costa Dress

$626.5

$895

Shopbop

Costarellos

Kenda embellished chiffon maxi dress

$738

$1,230

Mytheresa

New

Herve Leger

Laurel crystal-embellished fringed bandage gown

$916

$2,290

Outnet

Jenny Packham

Fleur sequined gown

$4,740

$5,925

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Berenson fringed one-shoulder gown

$1,032

$1,475

Mytheresa

Nina Ricci

Fringed sequined tulle maxi dress

$3,070

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo
Berlin fringed crêpe cady maxi dress
$1,240
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Berlin fringed crêpe cady gown
$1,240
Mytheresa
New
New
Taller Marmo
Taormina fringed crystal-embellished crepe gown
$1,180
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Rabanne
Fringed chainmail-embellished satin-jersey maxi dress
$5,190
Net-a-Porter
New
New
Herve Leger
Fringed bandage gown
$687
$2,290
Outnet
New
New
ALBERTA FERRETTI
Laser-cut satin-crepe gown
$447
$1,490
Outnet
David Koma
Sequined satin gown
$1,249
$1,785
Mytheresa
Galvan
Embellished maxi dress
$2,245
Mytheresa
Rotate
Fringed sequined mesh gown
$655
Mytheresa
Johanna Ortiz
Feather-trimmed crêpe maxi dress
$882
$2,205
Mytheresa
Alexis
Costa Dress
$626.5
$895
Shopbop
Costarellos
Kenda embellished chiffon maxi dress
$738
$1,230
Mytheresa
New
New
Herve Leger
Laurel crystal-embellished fringed bandage gown
$916
$2,290
Outnet
Jenny Packham
Fleur sequined gown
$4,740
$5,925
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Berenson fringed one-shoulder gown
$1,032
$1,475
Mytheresa
Nina Ricci
Fringed sequined tulle maxi dress
$3,070
Mytheresa

Fringe Trim Dress

@lanitonnu

Fringe-trim dresses offer playful movement that responds beautifully to the beach breeze while still feeling formal enough for an upscale event.

Taller Marmo

Berlin fringed crêpe cady maxi dress

$1,240

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Berlin fringed crêpe cady gown

$1,240

Mytheresa

New

Taller Marmo

Taormina fringed crystal-embellished crepe gown

$1,180

Net-a-Porter

New

Rabanne

Fringed chainmail-embellished satin-jersey maxi dress

$5,190

Net-a-Porter

@chbickley

Asymmetrical Hem Dress

An asymmetrical or high-low hemline is both contemporary and allows for easy movement in sand. Look for styles in luxe materials (silk, chiffon) for formal flair.

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Oscar de la Renta

Asymmetrical wool-blend midi dress

$1,614

$2,690

Mytheresa

Maticevski

Ulysses gown

$1,181

$1,688

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Asymmetric wool-blend midi dress

$2,265

$3,775

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

Azeeza

Paloma Gown

$497.5

$995

Shopbop

The Sei

Ruffled silk chiffon maxi dress

$1,425

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Floral lace gown

$1,885

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Pleated wool-blend midi dress

$2,292

$3,820

Mytheresa

THE ATTICO

Feather-trimmed satin gown

$1,232

$1,760

Mytheresa

Dries Van Noten

Ruffled gown

$978

$1,630

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

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

$1,995

$3,990

Net-a-Porter

Bec + Bridge

Maeva Maxi Dress

$210

$350

Shopbop

Maticevski

Provenance ruffled one-shoulder crêpe gown

$1,876

$2,680

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Floral lace asymmetric midi dress

$657

$1,095

Mytheresa

Erdem

Floral cotton faille maxi dress

$2,236

$3,195

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Draped wool-blend midi dress

$2,936

$4,195

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta
Asymmetrical wool-blend midi dress
$1,614
$2,690
Mytheresa
Maticevski
Ulysses gown
$1,181
$1,688
Mytheresa
Oscar de la Renta
Asymmetric wool-blend midi dress
$2,265
$3,775
Mytheresa
Costarellos
Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
$1,037
$2,075
Mytheresa
Azeeza
Paloma Gown
$497.5
$995
Shopbop
The Sei
Ruffled silk chiffon maxi dress
$1,425
Mytheresa
Costarellos
Floral lace gown
$1,885
Mytheresa
Oscar de la Renta
Pleated wool-blend midi dress
$2,292
$3,820
Mytheresa
THE ATTICO
Feather-trimmed satin gown
$1,232
$1,760
Mytheresa
Dries Van Noten
Ruffled gown
$978
$1,630
Mytheresa
Carolina Herrera
One-shoulder ruffled gathered floral-print silk-chiffon gown
$1,995
$3,990
Net-a-Porter
Bec + Bridge
Maeva Maxi Dress
$210
$350
Shopbop
Maticevski
Provenance ruffled one-shoulder crêpe gown
$1,876
$2,680
Mytheresa
Costarellos
Floral lace asymmetric midi dress
$657
$1,095
Mytheresa
Erdem
Floral cotton faille maxi dress
$2,236
$3,195
Mytheresa
Oscar de la Renta
Draped wool-blend midi dress
$2,936
$4,195
Mytheresa

Asymmetrical Hem Dress

@chbickley

An asymmetrical or high-low hemline is both contemporary and allows for easy movement in sand. Look for styles in luxe materials (silk, chiffon) for formal flair.

Oscar de la Renta

Asymmetrical wool-blend midi dress

$1,614

$2,690

Mytheresa

Maticevski

Ulysses gown

$1,181

$1,688

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Asymmetric wool-blend midi dress

$2,265

$3,775

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

@overthemoon

Maximalist Print Dress

Vivid, eclectic patterns are a trend for 2025 and feel joyful at a destination wedding. Choose a maxi silhouette in silk or cotton voile for a formal yet festive mood.

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Saloni

Fabienne Long Dress

$597

$995

Shopbop

La DoubleJ

Roy printed silk twill maxi dress

$834

$1,390

Mytheresa

New

La DoubleJ

Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

La DoubleJ

Printed silk maxi dress

$1,470

$2,100

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ

Magnifico floral silk maxi dress

$1,850

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ

Magnifico printed silk twill maxi dress

$1,850

Mytheresa

New

Pucci

Asymmetric printed silk-georgette dress

$1,137

$2,525

Outnet

Saloni

Devi Dress

$625

Shopbop

New

Pucci

Ruffled printed silk-crepon maxi dress

$758

$2,525

Outnet

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Havana wrap-effect printed jersey midi dress

$180

$398

Outnet

New

Roksanda

Toa printed silk-satin midi dress

$763

$1,695

Outnet

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Eloise wrap-effect printed crepe midi dress

$189

$418

Outnet

Etro

Printed silk midi dress

$1,722

$2,460

Mytheresa

Roksanda

Adriana printed satin midi dress

$1,277

$1,825

Mytheresa

New

Carolina Herrera

One-shoulder gathered floral-print silk-chiffon midi dress

$1,196

$2,990

Outnet

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Sean ruffled floral-print stretch-mesh maxi dress

$174

$578

Outnet

Saloni
Fabienne Long Dress
$597
$995
Shopbop
La DoubleJ
Roy printed silk twill maxi dress
$834
$1,390
Mytheresa
New
New
La DoubleJ
Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress
$1,390
Net-a-Porter
La DoubleJ
Printed silk maxi dress
$1,470
$2,100
Mytheresa
La DoubleJ
Magnifico floral silk maxi dress
$1,850
Mytheresa
La DoubleJ
Magnifico printed silk twill maxi dress
$1,850
Mytheresa
New
New
Pucci
Asymmetric printed silk-georgette dress
$1,137
$2,525
Outnet
Saloni
Devi Dress
$625
Shopbop
New
New
Pucci
Ruffled printed silk-crepon maxi dress
$758
$2,525
Outnet
New
New
Diane von Furstenberg
Havana wrap-effect printed jersey midi dress
$180
$398
Outnet
New
New
Roksanda
Toa printed silk-satin midi dress
$763
$1,695
Outnet
New
New
Diane von Furstenberg
Eloise wrap-effect printed crepe midi dress
$189
$418
Outnet
Etro
Printed silk midi dress
$1,722
$2,460
Mytheresa
Roksanda
Adriana printed satin midi dress
$1,277
$1,825
Mytheresa
New
New
Carolina Herrera
One-shoulder gathered floral-print silk-chiffon midi dress
$1,196
$2,990
Outnet
New
New
Diane von Furstenberg
Sean ruffled floral-print stretch-mesh maxi dress
$174
$578
Outnet

Maximalist Print Dress

@overthemoon

Vivid, eclectic patterns are a trend for 2025 and feel joyful at a destination wedding. Choose a maxi silhouette in silk or cotton voile for a formal yet festive mood.

Saloni

Fabienne Long Dress

$597

$995

Shopbop

La DoubleJ

Roy printed silk twill maxi dress

$834

$1,390

Mytheresa

New

La DoubleJ

Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

La DoubleJ

Printed silk maxi dress

$1,470

$2,100

Mytheresa

Shop More

New

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$998

Net-a-Porter

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Lupin floral-print plissé-chiffon midi dress

$188

$468

Outnet

New

Badgley Mischka

Striped chiffon maxi dress

$348

$695

Outnet

Max Mara

Floral plissé georgette midi dress

$1,476

$1,845

Mytheresa

New

MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$162

$1,080

Outnet

Costarellos

Silla cutout gathered gown

$1,332

$1,665

Mytheresa

New

Badgley Mischka

Printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$495

$990

Outnet

Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$833

$1,190

Mytheresa

New

Badgley Mischka

Draped embellished chiffon midi dress

$248

$495

Outnet

Stella McCartney

Monica silk-blend maxi dress

$850

$2,125

Mytheresa

MARMAR HALIM

Caped silk crêpe cocktail dress

$1,130

Mytheresa

New

alice + olivia

Carisa braid-trimmed chiffon gown

$269

$895

Outnet

Roksanda

Maite caped crêpe midi dress

$816

$2,040

Mytheresa

Ulla Johnson

Tasneem satin plissé gown

$1,310

Mytheresa

New

Diane von Furstenberg

Menon pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$252

$558

Outnet

JOSEPH

Martini silk maxi dress

$836

$1,045

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Brennie georgette gown

$452

$905

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard

Yardley floral pleated chiffon gown

$600

$1,000

Mytheresa

Melissa Odabash

Bria belted knitted maxi dress

$475

Mytheresa

Ulla Johnson

Tasneem satin plissé gown

$1,310

Mytheresa

Zimmermann

Hypnotic embellished linen and silk gown

$1,850

Mytheresa

Rotate

Floral-appliqué ruffled gown

$384

$480

Mytheresa

New

MAJE

Gathered satin maxi dress

$166

$415

Outnet

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

New

Badgley Mischka

Cutout pleated chiffon maxi dress

$298

$595

Outnet

New

Oscar de la Renta

Cutout printed cotton-blend midi dress

$1,436

$3,190

Outnet

Oscar de la Renta

Floral guipure lace midi dress

$2,994

$4,990

Mytheresa

New

Saloni

Fleur silk-jacquard maxi dress

$425

$850

Outnet

New

Badgley Mischka

Pleated chiffon halterneck maxi dress

$398

$795

Outnet

Figue

Beryl Dress

$179.6

$898

Shopbop

New

Shona Joy

Gathered satin maxi dress

$28

$280

Outnet

Victoria Beckham

Draped one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,485

Mytheresa

Christopher Esber

Embellished ruched jersey maxi dress

$955

Mytheresa

House of Harlow 1960

X REVOLVE Milo Dress

$72

$178

Revolve

Roland Mouret

Lashford stretch-crêpe midi dress

$1,183

$1,690

Mytheresa

Staud

Phare silk-blend satin cocktail dress

$850

Mytheresa

New

SIMKHAI

Tommy open-back draped satin gown

$339

$847

Outnet

Erdem

Floral silk voile midi dress

$1,497

$2,495

Mytheresa

New

Costarellos

Knotted metallic georgette maxi dress

$428

$950

Outnet

New

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Anna twisted striped linen and silk-blend gauze midi dress

$179

$595

Outnet

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.