navy blue sun dress Buy Jersey Midi Summer from Next USA Flattering waist cutouts reveal a hint of skin before wrapping around to a flexible smocked back panel that moves with you Summer Classic Linen Open Back

After all, some browns are more autumnal, others more Americana, and so on

Most of the dresses have multiple color options and are made of polyester

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

This dichotomous decadesandwiched between the counterculture 1960s and the opulent 1980switnessed the demise of haute couture's majestic reign and the simultaneous ascension of designer-led conglomerates

(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

I was able to go for dinner and drinks without worrying about looking / feeling bloated in a tight dress