Dressing for a wedding can be challenging at the best of times – unless you’re in the bridal party, in which case it's whatever outfit the couple inflicts upon you. A good rule of thumb is colourful (a special circle of hell is reserved for guests who wear white) and mid-length if you're going down the dress route, with sensible yet smart shoes that can get you from ceremony to dance floor. A destination wedding , particularly a beach wedding , changes the game.
Wardrobes need to straddle the worlds of both formal and holiday; smart looks that still carry an off-duty flair. From ruffled dresses to chic linen suits, we’ve rounded up the best pieces to wear to a destination wedding this summer. A beach wedding is still a formal occasion, but the setting calls for a more relaxed look.
Swap out stiff fabrics for ruffles; shift dresses for flowing styles; colour block for colour-full. Print-clash dresses are a fun-filled choice for a beach wedding or go for a muted gold tone and nude accessories if you want to keep things on the chicer side. A sandy setting is no time to give up on glamour.
Don’t let your outfit down with some scruffy flip flops; instead, invest in some smart sandals, flat yet padded for uneven terrain. Smart doesn’t mean boring – there are lots of colourful styles that fit the flip-flop brief (read: comfy, flat sole) but will give your look the finishing touch. If the colour is too much, look for metallic styles that keep the balance between fancy and.
