navy blue sun dress Buy Jersey Midi Summer from Next USA tailored fit Here Comes the Sun Dress

With a wrap-style waist, this elegant formal dress includes a long skirt that opens in a side slit before flowing to the floor in a stylish a-line shape

(You can see how I styled this skirt another way in this post from New York Fashion Week.) Another staple you must have in your closet is a pair of black suede pumps

Allure Bridals A1203 Availability: The Allure Bridals A1203 is priced at $2,175 and available for order at Radiant Bride Cleveland, serving Northeast Ohio brides

A note for the mothers of the couple Mothers of the bride and groom can dress more formally than other guests while still respecting the beach setting