Things You'll Need:
- Light comfortable clothing
- Appropriate shoes
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Step 1
Try to uncover what is meant by dressing in formal attire. Given the special conditions of the wedding, formal attire for a beach wedding may not mean the same as formal attire for a traditional church wedding. Perhaps the wedding invitation specifies "formal attire" but the bride and groom have included this phrase to indicate that guests should plan to dress more formally in contrast to showing up to the wedding in Hawaiian shirts and Bermuda shorts. This is an important distinction and it is worth checking into.
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Step 2
Choose a simple but elegant ensemble and you will not have to worry about being overdressed or underdressed. This means choosing something that leans toward classic as opposed to trendy. Choose a breathable fabric. Linen is an excellent choice as it can be very formal looking yet very lightweight.
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Step 3
Choose a light color so you will be cool and comfortable. You can even wear white--as long as your ensemble in no way threatens to compete with the bride's dress.
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Step 4
Keep the wind in mind as you make your clothing choice for the beach wedding you will attend. Beaches are especially windy so while a large floppy hat may be a great way to protect you from the damaging rays of the sun, you will need to secure it so that it does not blow away. You'll also want to be careful about long and flowing dresses or skirts as the wind may make wearing such designs an uncomfortable experience.
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Step 5
Make footwear an important consideration. Obviously you will be walking in the sand--so high heels will be hard to manage. If you are determined to wear your newest strappy sandals, consider wearing them until your feet reach the sand and then carrying them until you are in your place.
