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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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MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$162

$1,080

Outnet

Maylé Vásquez

Mercedes Dress

$440

Shopbop

Giambattista Valli

Cape-effect pleated crepe midi dress

$1,956

$4,890

Net-a-Porter

Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$755

$1,079

Mytheresa

Dima Ayad

Plissé-satin maxi dress

$547

$1,094

Net-a-Porter

Bernadette

Mavis bow-detailed cutout silk crepe de chine maxi dress

$203

$1,350

Outnet

MARCHESA NOTTE

Strapless pleated cloqué midi dress

$269

$895

Outnet

MARMAR HALIM

Gathered plissé-silk gown

$2,631

$4,385

Net-a-Porter

SIMKHAI

Reannon Draped Satin Gown

$795

SIMKHAI

Zimmermann

Hypnotic embellished linen and silk gown

$1,850

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Acacia Jersey Midi Dress

$495

SIMKHAI

Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$699

$998

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Monique Maxi Dress - Ice Blue

$125

$179

Meshki

AMUR

Saylor Pleated Gown

$349

$698

Shopbop

Solace London

Adami plissé caped maxi dress

$616

$770

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Gloria silk and crêpe gown

$1,536

$2,195

Mytheresa

MIKAEL AGHAL
One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress
$162
$1,080
Outnet
Maylé Vásquez
Mercedes Dress
$440
Shopbop
Giambattista Valli
Cape-effect pleated crepe midi dress
$1,956
$4,890
Net-a-Porter
Victoria Beckham
Gathered midi dress
$755
$1,079
Mytheresa
Dima Ayad
Plissé-satin maxi dress
$547
$1,094
Net-a-Porter
Bernadette
Mavis bow-detailed cutout silk crepe de chine maxi dress
$203
$1,350
Outnet
MARCHESA NOTTE
Strapless pleated cloqué midi dress
$269
$895
Outnet
MARMAR HALIM
Gathered plissé-silk gown
$2,631
$4,385
Net-a-Porter
SIMKHAI
Reannon Draped Satin Gown
$795
SIMKHAI
Zimmermann
Hypnotic embellished linen and silk gown
$1,850
Mytheresa
SIMKHAI
Acacia Jersey Midi Dress
$495
SIMKHAI
Veronica Beard
Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress
$699
$998
Net-a-Porter
Meshki
Monique Maxi Dress - Ice Blue
$125
$179
Meshki
AMUR
Saylor Pleated Gown
$349
$698
Shopbop
Solace London
Adami plissé caped maxi dress
$616
$770
Mytheresa
Safiyaa
Gloria silk and crêpe gown
$1,536
$2,195
Mytheresa

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.

MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$162

$1,080

Outnet

Maylé Vásquez

Mercedes Dress

$440

Shopbop

Giambattista Valli

Cape-effect pleated crepe midi dress

$1,956

$4,890

Net-a-Porter

Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$755

$1,079

Mytheresa

@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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MIKAEL AGHAL

Belted floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$396

$990

Outnet

Erdem

Tie-detailed floral-print silk-georgette gown

$1,638

$4,095

Net-a-Porter

Bernadette

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

$1,950

$3,900

Net-a-Porter

Erdem

Silk gown

$2,684

$3,835

Mytheresa

MIKAEL AGHAL

Wrap-effect floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$318

$1,060

Outnet

Erdem

Cape-effect floral-print silk-voile gown

$1,948

$3,895

Net-a-Porter

Giambattista Valli

Belted cutout pleated floral-print silk-georgette gown

$3,560

$8,900

Net-a-Porter

MIKAEL AGHAL

Floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$149

$990

Outnet

LEO LIN

Lilith floral tie-neck maxi dress

$940

Mytheresa

Giambattista Valli

Caped floral silk georgette gown

$3,377

$4,825

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Pleated floral-print silk-blend organza gown

$5,593

$7,990

Net-a-Porter

Badgley Mischka

One-shoulder ruffled floral-print crepon maxi dress

$398

$795

Outnet

Etro

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

$4,794

$7,990

Net-a-Porter

Zimmermann

Cold-shoulder ruffled floral-print silk-organza maxi dress

$1,250

$2,500

Outnet

Valentino Garavani

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

$870

$8,700

Outnet

MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$297

$990

Outnet

MIKAEL AGHAL
Belted floral-print chiffon maxi dress
$396
$990
Outnet
Erdem
Tie-detailed floral-print silk-georgette gown
$1,638
$4,095
Net-a-Porter
Bernadette
Nathalie off-the-shoulder embellished silk crepe de chine gown
$1,950
$3,900
Net-a-Porter
Erdem
Silk gown
$2,684
$3,835
Mytheresa
MIKAEL AGHAL
Wrap-effect floral-print chiffon maxi dress
$318
$1,060
Outnet
Erdem
Cape-effect floral-print silk-voile gown
$1,948
$3,895
Net-a-Porter
Giambattista Valli
Belted cutout pleated floral-print silk-georgette gown
$3,560
$8,900
Net-a-Porter
MIKAEL AGHAL
Floral-print chiffon maxi dress
$149
$990
Outnet
LEO LIN
Lilith floral tie-neck maxi dress
$940
Mytheresa
Giambattista Valli
Caped floral silk georgette gown
$3,377
$4,825
Mytheresa
Oscar de la Renta
Pleated floral-print silk-blend organza gown
$5,593
$7,990
Net-a-Porter
Badgley Mischka
One-shoulder ruffled floral-print crepon maxi dress
$398
$795
Outnet
Etro
Tiered tie-neck floral-print silk-crepon maxi dress
$4,794
$7,990
Net-a-Porter
Zimmermann
Cold-shoulder ruffled floral-print silk-organza maxi dress
$1,250
$2,500
Outnet
Valentino Garavani
Strapless bow-detailed floral-print silk crepe de chine gown
$870
$8,700
Outnet
MIKAEL AGHAL
One-shoulder floral-print chiffon maxi dress
$297
$990
Outnet

Flowy Floral Print Dresses

@weddingsparrow

MIKAEL AGHAL

Belted floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$396

$990

Outnet

Erdem

Tie-detailed floral-print silk-georgette gown

$1,638

$4,095

Net-a-Porter

Bernadette

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

$1,950

$3,900

Net-a-Porter

Erdem

Silk gown

$2,684

$3,835

Mytheresa

@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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Dorothee Schumacher

Sense Of Shine draped silk-blend slip dress

$484

$605

Mytheresa

New

L'AGENCE

Sayla Bias Cut Maxi

$850

Revolve

Dorothee Schumacher

Sense of Shine silk-blend midi dress

$615

Mytheresa

Nili Lotan

Cami Gown

$520

$650

FWRD

ANINE BING

Laurel Dress

$650

Revolve

NICHOLAS

Simone Dress

$372

$395

Revolve

Galvan

Silk Whiteley Dress

$399

$1,595

FWRD

L'AGENCE

Sayla Bias Cut Maxi Dress

$695

Revolve

Retrofête

Emery Dress

$657

$698

Revolve

Nili Lotan

Cami silk satin maxi dress

$650

Mytheresa

NICHOLAS

Simone Cowl Neck Dress

$336

$395

Revolve

Amanda Uprichard

Bondi Maxi Dress

$303

$356

Revolve

ÉTERNE

Mila Maxi Dress

$695

FWRD

Nili Lotan

Bionca Dress

$1,190

FWRD

The Sei

Lace Inset Cowl Gown

$994

$1,242

Revolve

Nili Lotan

Cami Gown

$650

FWRD

Dorothee Schumacher
Sense Of Shine draped silk-blend slip dress
$484
$605
Mytheresa
New
New
L'AGENCE
Sayla Bias Cut Maxi
$850
Revolve
Dorothee Schumacher
Sense of Shine silk-blend midi dress
$615
Mytheresa
Nili Lotan
Cami Gown
$520
$650
FWRD
ANINE BING
Laurel Dress
$650
Revolve
NICHOLAS
Simone Dress
$372
$395
Revolve
Galvan
Silk Whiteley Dress
$399
$1,595
FWRD
L'AGENCE
Sayla Bias Cut Maxi Dress
$695
Revolve
Retrofête
Emery Dress
$657
$698
Revolve
Nili Lotan
Cami silk satin maxi dress
$650
Mytheresa
NICHOLAS
Simone Cowl Neck Dress
$336
$395
Revolve
Amanda Uprichard
Bondi Maxi Dress
$303
$356
Revolve
ÉTERNE
Mila Maxi Dress
$695
FWRD
Nili Lotan
Bionca Dress
$1,190
FWRD
The Sei
Lace Inset Cowl Gown
$994
$1,242
Revolve
Nili Lotan
Cami Gown
$650
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.

Dorothee Schumacher

Sense Of Shine draped silk-blend slip dress

$484

$605

Mytheresa

New

L'AGENCE

Sayla Bias Cut Maxi

$850

Revolve

Dorothee Schumacher

Sense of Shine silk-blend midi dress

$615

Mytheresa

Nili Lotan

Cami Gown

$520

$650

FWRD

@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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NICHOLAS

Draped silk-blend satin gown

$244

$695

Outnet

KALLMEYER

Odessa draped stretch-jersey midi dress

$375

$625

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Rosalia Cowl Neck Maxi Dress - Raspberry

$115

$165

Meshki

Elaine Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress - Sky Blue

$100

$199

Meshki

SIMKHAI

Adelle Draped Satin Gown

$845

SIMKHAI

Norma Kamali

Draped satin gown

$395

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Adelle draped satin gown

$1,080

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Sleeveless Low Back Drape Gown

$450

Shopbop

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

Meshki

Giulia Chiffon Draped Maxi Dress - Black

$215

Meshki

NICHOLAS

Calia Dress

$695

Revolve

TOVE

Vevina draped pleated jersey maxi dress

$573

$955

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Isadora Lace & Satin Maxi Dress - Frosted Blue

$175

Meshki

NICHOLAS
Draped silk-blend satin gown
$244
$695
Outnet
KALLMEYER
Odessa draped stretch-jersey midi dress
$375
$625
Net-a-Porter
Meshki
Rosalia Cowl Neck Maxi Dress - Raspberry
$115
$165
Meshki
Meshki
Elaine Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress - Sky Blue
$100
$199
Meshki
SIMKHAI
Adelle Draped Satin Gown
$845
SIMKHAI
Norma Kamali
Draped satin gown
$395
Mytheresa
SIMKHAI
Adelle draped satin gown
$1,080
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Sleeveless Low Back Drape Gown
$450
Shopbop
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
Meshki
Giulia Chiffon Draped Maxi Dress - Black
$215
Meshki
NICHOLAS
Calia Dress
$695
Revolve
TOVE
Vevina draped pleated jersey maxi dress
$573
$955
Net-a-Porter
Meshki
Isadora Lace & Satin Maxi Dress - Frosted Blue
$175
Meshki

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.

NICHOLAS

Draped silk-blend satin gown

$244

$695

Outnet

KALLMEYER

Odessa draped stretch-jersey midi dress

$375

$625

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Rosalia Cowl Neck Maxi Dress - Raspberry

$115

$165

Meshki

Elaine Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress - Sky Blue

$100

$199

Meshki

@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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Louisa Ballou

High Sea printed jersey maxi dress

$575

$1,150

Mytheresa

AMUR

Cova Printed Gown

$698

Revolve

Altuzarra

Printed pleated maxi dress

$1,642

$2,738

Mytheresa

Missoni

Zigzag jacquard lamé maxi dress

$1,220

$1,525

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Wrap-effect dégradé cotton-blend poplin midi dress

$1,196

$2,990

Net-a-Porter

RIXO

One-sleeve sequined dégradé chiffon midi dress

$87

$580

Outnet

Dima Ayad

Metallic plissé-tulle gown

$378

$630

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Roisin Slinky Maxi Dress - Pink Sunset Print

$129

Meshki

Muma World

Veriga Dress

$435

$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

MILLY

Sunset Stripe Strapless Dress

$305

$575

Revolve

Retrofête

Isadore Dress

$358.8

$598

Shopbop

SIR.

Serene printed silk slip dress

$552

$690

Mytheresa

Sabina Musayev

Emmeline Dress

$396

$495

Revolve

Louisa Ballou
High Sea printed jersey maxi dress
$575
$1,150
Mytheresa
AMUR
Cova Printed Gown
$698
Revolve
Altuzarra
Printed pleated maxi dress
$1,642
$2,738
Mytheresa
Missoni
Zigzag jacquard lamé maxi dress
$1,220
$1,525
Mytheresa
Oscar de la Renta
Wrap-effect dégradé cotton-blend poplin midi dress
$1,196
$2,990
Net-a-Porter
RIXO
One-sleeve sequined dégradé chiffon midi dress
$87
$580
Outnet
Dima Ayad
Metallic plissé-tulle gown
$378
$630
Net-a-Porter
Meshki
Roisin Slinky Maxi Dress - Pink Sunset Print
$129
Meshki
Muma World
Veriga Dress
$435
$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
MILLY
Sunset Stripe Strapless Dress
$305
$575
Revolve
Retrofête
Isadore Dress
$358.8
$598
Shopbop
SIR.
Serene printed silk slip dress
$552
$690
Mytheresa
Sabina Musayev
Emmeline Dress
$396
$495
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.

Louisa Ballou

High Sea printed jersey maxi dress

$575

$1,150

Mytheresa

AMUR

Cova Printed Gown

$698

Revolve

Altuzarra

Printed pleated maxi dress

$1,642

$2,738

Mytheresa

Missoni

Zigzag jacquard lamé maxi dress

$1,220

$1,525

Mytheresa

@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

Rachel Gilbert

Venus chiffon-paneled satin-crepe gown

$403

$895

Outnet

Meshki

Lianne Strapless Maxi Dress - Black

$199

Meshki

Caspian Slinky And Mesh Off Shoulder Maxi Dress - Pale Blue

$135

Meshki

Lovers and Friends

Danielle Gown

$207

$328

Revolve

New

Mango

Contrasting textured dress

$109.99

$269.99

Mango

Maison Margiela

Pleated silk-blend chiffon maxi dress

$521

$3,470

Outnet

Noir Kei Ninomiya

Mesh-trimmed wool midi dress

$717

$1,025

Mytheresa

TOTEME

Jersey and tulle maxi dress

$624

$1,040

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Lianne Strapless Maxi Dress - Red

$199

Meshki

SIR. Indigo Twist one-shoulder maxi dress

SIR.

Indigo Twist one-shoulder maxi dress

$460

$575

Mytheresa

Azeeza

Paloma Gown

$298.5

$995

Shopbop

NICHOLAS

Pointelle-knit maxi dress

$248

$495

Outnet

Saloni

Fabienne Long Dress

$243.75

$975

Shopbop

Meshki

Massie Slinky And Mesh Maxi Dress - Lagoon

$52

$115

Meshki

McQueen

Velvet-trimmed silk georgette gown

$5,300

Mytheresa

Anna October
Pauline Maxi Dress
$864
Shopbop
Rachel Gilbert
Venus chiffon-paneled satin-crepe gown
$403
$895
Outnet
Meshki
Lianne Strapless Maxi Dress - Black
$199
Meshki
Meshki
Caspian Slinky And Mesh Off Shoulder Maxi Dress - Pale Blue
$135
Meshki
Lovers and Friends
Danielle Gown
$207
$328
Revolve
New
New
Mango
Contrasting textured dress
$109.99
$269.99
Mango
Maison Margiela
Pleated silk-blend chiffon maxi dress
$521
$3,470
Outnet
Noir Kei Ninomiya
Mesh-trimmed wool midi dress
$717
$1,025
Mytheresa
TOTEME
Jersey and tulle maxi dress
$624
$1,040
Net-a-Porter
Meshki
Lianne Strapless Maxi Dress - Red
$199
Meshki
SIR.
Indigo Twist one-shoulder maxi dress
$460
$575
Mytheresa
Azeeza
Paloma Gown
$298.5
$995
Shopbop
NICHOLAS
Pointelle-knit maxi dress
$248
$495
Outnet
Saloni
Fabienne Long Dress
$243.75
$975
Shopbop
Meshki
Massie Slinky And Mesh Maxi Dress - Lagoon
$52
$115
Meshki
McQueen
Velvet-trimmed silk georgette gown
$5,300
Mytheresa

Sheer Panel Dress

@jadehollandcooper

Anna October

Pauline Maxi Dress

$864

Shopbop

Rachel Gilbert

Venus chiffon-paneled satin-crepe gown

$403

$895

Outnet

Meshki

Lianne Strapless Maxi Dress - Black

$199

Meshki

Caspian Slinky And Mesh Off Shoulder Maxi Dress - Pale Blue

$135

Meshki

@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

Taller Marmo

Nina fringed maxi dress

$462

$661

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Taormina fringed crystal-embellished crepe gown

$590

$1,180

Net-a-Porter

Taller Marmo

Nina fringed crêpe cady maxi dress

$518

$740

Mytheresa

Fleur du Mal

Satin Fringe Maxi Dress

$698

Shopbop

Herve Leger

Fringed bandage gown

$458

$2,290

Outnet

ALBERTA FERRETTI

Laser-cut satin-crepe gown

$224

$1,490

Outnet

David Koma

Sequined satin gown

$1,249

$1,785

Mytheresa

Galvan

Embellished maxi dress

$1,571

$2,245

Mytheresa

Rotate

Fringed sequined mesh gown

$655

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Feather-trimmed crêpe maxi dress

$882

$2,205

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Fringed tulle midi dress

$415

$4,145

Outnet

Alexis

Costa Dress

$447.5

$895

Shopbop

Costarellos

Kenda embellished chiffon maxi dress

$738

$1,230

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Nina fringed crêpe cady maxi dress

$518

$740

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo
Berlin fringed crêpe cady maxi dress
$1,240
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Berlin fringed crêpe cady gown
$1,240
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Nina fringed maxi dress
$462
$661
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Taormina fringed crystal-embellished crepe gown
$590
$1,180
Net-a-Porter
Taller Marmo
Nina fringed crêpe cady maxi dress
$518
$740
Mytheresa
Fleur du Mal
Satin Fringe Maxi Dress
$698
Shopbop
Herve Leger
Fringed bandage gown
$458
$2,290
Outnet
ALBERTA FERRETTI
Laser-cut satin-crepe gown
$224
$1,490
Outnet
David Koma
Sequined satin gown
$1,249
$1,785
Mytheresa
Galvan
Embellished maxi dress
$1,571
$2,245
Mytheresa
Rotate
Fringed sequined mesh gown
$655
Mytheresa
Johanna Ortiz
Feather-trimmed crêpe maxi dress
$882
$2,205
Mytheresa
Dolce&Gabbana
Fringed tulle midi dress
$415
$4,145
Outnet
Alexis
Costa Dress
$447.5
$895
Shopbop
Costarellos
Kenda embellished chiffon maxi dress
$738
$1,230
Mytheresa
Taller Marmo
Nina fringed crêpe cady maxi dress
$518
$740
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

Taller Marmo

Nina fringed maxi dress

$462

$661

Mytheresa

Taller Marmo

Taormina fringed crystal-embellished crepe gown

$590

$1,180

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

GUIZIO

Daye Midi Dress

$198

Shopbop

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

$298.5

$995

Shopbop

The Sei

Ruffled silk chiffon maxi dress

$1,495

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Floral lace gown

$1,855

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

Oscar de la Renta

Wool-blend midi dress

$2,674

$3,820

Mytheresa

Shona Joy

Strapless draped satin maxi dress

$42

$280

Outnet

Acne Studios

Open-back asymmetric ruffled chiffon dress

$320

$800

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Virginia Suiting Embroidered Midi Dress - Burnt Rose

$146

$209

Meshki

Bec + Bridge

Maeva Maxi Dress

$140

$350

Shopbop

Shona Joy

Gathered satin maxi dress

$42

$280

Outnet

Oscar de la Renta
Asymmetrical wool-blend midi dress
$1,614
$2,690
Mytheresa
Maticevski
Ulysses gown
$1,181
$1,688
Mytheresa
GUIZIO
Daye Midi Dress
$198
Shopbop
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
$298.5
$995
Shopbop
The Sei
Ruffled silk chiffon maxi dress
$1,495
Mytheresa
Costarellos
Floral lace gown
$1,855
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
Oscar de la Renta
Wool-blend midi dress
$2,674
$3,820
Mytheresa
Shona Joy
Strapless draped satin maxi dress
$42
$280
Outnet
Acne Studios
Open-back asymmetric ruffled chiffon dress
$320
$800
Net-a-Porter
Meshki
Virginia Suiting Embroidered Midi Dress - Burnt Rose
$146
$209
Meshki
Bec + Bridge
Maeva Maxi Dress
$140
$350
Shopbop
Shona Joy
Gathered satin maxi dress
$42
$280
Outnet

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

GUIZIO

Daye Midi Dress

$198

Shopbop

Oscar de la Renta

Asymmetric wool-blend midi dress

$2,265

$3,775

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

$398

$995

Shopbop

La DoubleJ

Roy printed silk twill maxi dress

$695

$1,390

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ

Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress

$973

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

La DoubleJ

Printed silk maxi dress

$1,470

$2,100

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ

Printed silk-blend chiffon maxi dress

$1,500

$2,500

Net-a-Porter

La DoubleJ

Magnifico floral silk maxi dress

$1,850

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ

Magnifico printed silk twill maxi dress

$1,850

Mytheresa

Pucci

Asymmetric printed silk-georgette dress

$632

$2,525

Outnet

Saloni

Devi Dress

$375

$625

Shopbop

Pucci

Ruffled printed silk-crepon maxi dress

$632

$2,525

Outnet

Diane von Furstenberg

Havana wrap-effect printed jersey midi dress

$120

$398

Outnet

Roksanda

Toa printed silk-satin midi dress

$509

$1,695

Outnet

Diane von Furstenberg

Eloise wrap-effect printed crepe midi dress

$147

$418

Outnet

Etro

Printed silk midi dress

$1,722

$2,460

Mytheresa

Roksanda

Adriana printed satin midi dress

$1,277

$1,825

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg

Sean ruffled floral-print stretch-mesh maxi dress

$87

$578

Outnet

Saloni
Fabienne Long Dress
$398
$995
Shopbop
La DoubleJ
Roy printed silk twill maxi dress
$695
$1,390
Mytheresa
La DoubleJ
Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress
$973
$1,390
Net-a-Porter
La DoubleJ
Printed silk maxi dress
$1,470
$2,100
Mytheresa
La DoubleJ
Printed silk-blend chiffon maxi dress
$1,500
$2,500
Net-a-Porter
La DoubleJ
Magnifico floral silk maxi dress
$1,850
Mytheresa
La DoubleJ
Magnifico printed silk twill maxi dress
$1,850
Mytheresa
Pucci
Asymmetric printed silk-georgette dress
$632
$2,525
Outnet
Saloni
Devi Dress
$375
$625
Shopbop
Pucci
Ruffled printed silk-crepon maxi dress
$632
$2,525
Outnet
Diane von Furstenberg
Havana wrap-effect printed jersey midi dress
$120
$398
Outnet
Roksanda
Toa printed silk-satin midi dress
$509
$1,695
Outnet
Diane von Furstenberg
Eloise wrap-effect printed crepe midi dress
$147
$418
Outnet
Etro
Printed silk midi dress
$1,722
$2,460
Mytheresa
Roksanda
Adriana printed satin midi dress
$1,277
$1,825
Mytheresa
Diane von Furstenberg
Sean ruffled floral-print stretch-mesh maxi dress
$87
$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

$398

$995

Shopbop

La DoubleJ

Roy printed silk twill maxi dress

$695

$1,390

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ

Roy one-shoulder printed silk-twill maxi dress

$973

$1,390

Net-a-Porter

La DoubleJ

Printed silk maxi dress

$1,470

$2,100

Mytheresa

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Veronica Beard

Yardley printed plissé-chiffon maxi dress

$699

$998

Net-a-Porter

Diane von Furstenberg

Lupin floral-print plissé-chiffon midi dress

$117

$468

Outnet

Badgley Mischka

Striped chiffon maxi dress

$348

$695

Outnet

Max Mara

Floral plissé georgette midi dress

$1,476

$1,845

Mytheresa

MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$162

$1,080

Outnet

Meshki

Leena Chiffon Maxi Dress - Cobalt

$122

$175

Meshki

Costarellos

Silla cutout gathered gown

$1,332

$1,665

Mytheresa

Badgley Mischka

Printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$495

$990

Outnet

MIKAEL AGHAL

Pleated two-tone chiffon gown

$378

$1,080

Outnet

Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$833

$1,190

Mytheresa

Badgley Mischka

Draped embellished chiffon midi dress

$174

$495

Outnet

Stella McCartney

Monica silk-blend maxi dress

$850

$2,125

Mytheresa

MARMAR HALIM

Caped silk crêpe cocktail dress

$1,120

Mytheresa

Roksanda

Maite caped crêpe midi dress

$816

$2,040

Mytheresa

Ulla Johnson

Tasneem satin plissé gown

$1,370

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg

Menon pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$196

$558

Outnet

JOSEPH

Martini silk maxi dress

$731

$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

$1,370

Mytheresa

Zimmermann

Hypnotic embellished linen and silk gown

$1,850

Mytheresa

Rotate

Floral-appliqué ruffled gown

$384

$480

Mytheresa

MAJE

Gathered satin maxi dress

$166

$415

Outnet

Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

Badgley Mischka

Cutout pleated chiffon maxi dress

$298

$595

Outnet

Oscar de la Renta

Cutout printed cotton-blend midi dress

$1,117

$3,190

Outnet

Oscar de la Renta

Floral guipure lace midi dress

$2,994

$4,990

Mytheresa

Badgley Mischka

Pleated chiffon halterneck maxi dress

$398

$795

Outnet

Shona Joy

Gathered satin maxi dress

$42

$280

Outnet

Victoria Beckham

Draped one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,485

Mytheresa

Christopher Esber

Embellished ruched jersey maxi dress

$945

Mytheresa

House of Harlow 1960

X REVOLVE Milo Dress

$113

$178

Revolve

Roland Mouret

Lashford stretch-crêpe midi dress

$1,183

$1,690

Mytheresa

Staud

Phare silk-blend satin cocktail dress

$850

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Tommy open-back draped satin gown

$339

$847

Outnet

Erdem

Floral silk voile midi dress

$1,497

$2,495

Mytheresa

Costarellos

Twisted metallic georgette maxi dress

$285

$950

Outnet

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Anna twisted striped linen and silk-blend gauze midi dress

$149

$595

Outnet

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Badgley Mischka

Draped metallic georgette gown

$440

$880

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.