If one of the celebrations on your summer social calendar is set on (or overlooking) the sand, you’ll need a beach wedding guest dress. Say, a nautical midi for coastal New England “I do’s,” a sunset-colored mini for a Caribbean soirée, or a linen maxi for a European affair.
To help you prep for every kind of seaside occasion, we’ve curated a lineup of breezy, resort-y, romance-ready designs — from casual printed sundresses to elevated silhouettes with beautiful detailing. You’ll find flirty minis, versatile midis, and flowy maxis in bright colors, tropical prints, and breathable fabrics.
The best part? Every pick in this stunning summer dress selection can also be styled for other warm-weather plans, like graduation ceremonies, vacations, or bachelorette parties. Just grab your favorite straw bag and sandals, then focus on the important part: celebrating the happy couple.
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Zara Printed Knot Long Dress
Zara Printed Knot Long Dress, $, available at Zara
Abercrombie & Fitch Julia Slip Cutout Maxi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Julia Slip Cutout Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Sézane Dorothy Dress
Sézane Dorothy Dress, $, available at Sézane
Madewell Textured V-Neck Midi Dress
Madewell Textured V-Neck Midi Dress, $, available at Madewell
J.Crew Viscose-blend Crinkle Palermo Dress
J.Crew Viscose-blend Crinkle Palermo Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Free People Lucinda Lace Midi Dress
Free People Lucinda Lace Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Dôen Monroe Dress
Dôen Monroe Dress, $, available at Dôen
Ten Memory Dress
Ten Memory Dress, $, available at Aritzia
Never Fully Dressed Cream Mirror Taliah Midi Dress
Never Fully Dressed Cream Mirror Taliah Midi Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Charo Ruiz Lily Ruffled Floral-print Mini Dress
Charo Ruiz Lily Ruffled Floral-print Mini Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Lulus Seashell Backless Maxi Dress
Lulus Seashell Backless Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Conditions Apply Elva Slip Midi Dress
Conditions Apply Elva Slip Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Asos Design Curve Fold Over Bandeau Midaxi Dress
ASOS DESIGN Curve Fold Over Bandeau Midaxi Dress, $, available at ASOS
& Other Stories One-Shoulder Mini Dress
& Other Stories One-Shoulder Mini Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
Hyacinth House Florian Maxi Dress
Hyacinth House Florian Maxi Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Damson Madder Angelina Midi Dress
Damson Madder Angelina Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Eloquii Fringe Sweater Dress
Eloquii Fringe Sweater Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Hill House Home The Cosima Mini Nap Dress
Hill House Home The Cosima Mini Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Reiss Hallia Stripe Drop Waist Maxi Dress
Reiss Hallia Stripe Drop Waist Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Farm Rio Sand Richelieu Cup Midi Dress
Farm Rio Sand Richelieu Cup Midi Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
H&M Shirt Dress with Eyelet Embroidery
H&M Shirt Dress with Eyelet Embroidery, $, available at H&M
Misa Thara Dress
Misa Thara Dress, $, available at Shopbop
House of Harlow 1960 Frederick Dress
House of Harlow 1960 Frederick Dress, $, available at Revolve
Reformation Cebba Dress
Reformation Cebba Dress, $, available at Reformation
Hutch Strapless Column Satin Maxi Dress
Hutch Strapless Column Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Saylor Florence Maxi Dress
Saylor Florence Maxi Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Farm Rio Blue Spring Bananas Midi Dress
Shop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Blue Spring Bananas Midi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Sabina Musayev Camellia Dress
Shop Rent The Runway
Sabina Musayev Camellia Dress, $, available at Rent The Runway
Eloquii Twisted Neck Satin Maxi Dress
Shop Eloquii
Eloquii Twisted Neck Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Reformation Parma Silk Dress
Shop Reformation
Reformation Parma Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation
Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Pleated Cutout Maxi Dress
Shop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Pleated Cutout Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Petal & Pup Marie Halterneck Maxi Dress
Shop Petal & Pup
Petal & Pup Marie Halterneck Maxi Dress, $, available at Petal & Pup
Georgia Hardinge Metal Dress
Shop Free People
Georgia Hardinge Metal Dress, $, available at Free People
Tyler McGillivary Lily Dress
Shop Lisa Says Gah
Tyler McGillivary Lily Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Basic Pleasure Mode Lithium Ruffle Slip Dress
Shop Urban Outfitters
Basic Pleasure Mode Lithium Ruffle Slip Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Rococo Sand Bryn Maxi Tube Strapless Dress
Shop FWRD
ROCOCO SAND Bryn Maxi Tube Strapless Dress, $, available at FWRD
PrettyLittleThing Abstract Print Plisse Strappy Maxi Dress
Shop PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing Abstract Print Plisse Strappy Maxi Dress, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
Hutch Floral Halter Maxi Dress
Shop Anthropologie
Hutch Floral Halter Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
Shop Quince
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Mac Duggal Chiffon Plunge Neck Gown
Shop Bloomingdale’s
Mac Duggal Chiffon Plunge Neck Gown, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Lulus Darling Floral Midi Dress With Pockets
Shop Lulus
Lulus Darling Floral Midi Dress With Pockets, $, available at Lulus
Asos Design Ruched Bodice One Shoulder Midi Dress
Shop Asos
ASOS DESIGN Ruched Bodice One Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Show Me Your Mumu Greta Dress
Shop Show Me Your Mumu
Show Me Your Mumu Greta Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Mango Textured Lurex Knitted Dress
Shop Mango
Mango Textured Lurex Knitted Dress, $, available at Mango
Zara Printed Asymmetric Dress
Shop Zara
Zara Printed Asymmetric Dress, $, available at Zara
& Other Stories Asymmetric One-Shoulder Midi Dress
Shop & Other Stories
& Other Stories Asymmetric One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
Tuckernuck Cerulean Sutton Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
Shop Tuckernuck
Tuckernuck Cerulean Sutton Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Hill House Home The Elise Nap Dress
Shop Hill House Home
Hill House Home The Elise Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Retrofête Skye Dress
Shop Shopbop
Retrofete Skye Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Tanya Taylor Kirsten Dress
Shop Tanya Taylor
Tanya Taylor Kirsten Dress, $, available at Tanya Taylor
Bec + Bridge Zariah Maxi Dress
Shop Ssense
Bec & Bridge Zariah Maxi Dress, $, available at SSENSE
Love By Design Athen Plunging V-Neck Maxi Dress
Shop Nordstrom Rack
Love by Design Athen Plunging V-Neck Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
L’Idee Feminite Dress
Shop Revolve
L’IDEE Feminite Dress, $, available at Revolve
Zesica One Shoulder Ruffle Tiered Mini Dress
Shop Amazon
Zesica One Shoulder Ruffle Tiered Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon
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