Summer is, of course, the perfect time to have an outdoor wedding. But let’s face it, for all their beauty, fun and casual cool, an outdoor summer wedding presents a host of fashion challenges, for the wedding party and for you, the guest, like:
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- Staying cool and crisp in the summer heat and humidity.
- Avoiding sunburn and over-exposure in the summer sun.
- Staying in place in the summer breeze.
- Standing and walking on grass and even sand.
- Afternoon showers and even thunderstorms.
- Hitting the right note between formal and summer fun attire.
Stay cool with light and flowy dresses, strappy and bare styles, and hit the right fashion note with maxi’s and a beachy or tropical vibe. Avoid the stilettos, bring a hat or shawl, tuck an umbrella in your car and definitely wear some matte sunscreen and waterproof mascara. If you don’t want to start out with a ponytail or an updo to keep your hair neat and off your neck, having an elastic for a quick pony emergency wouldn’t hurt either.
Those of you with countless weddings to attend this summer, don’t fret ~ we’ve found lots of options to help you look perfect at any venue.
Traveling Chic Boutique
Rush Hour Bora Bota Dress $288
Zya Wrap Dress $54, Love Poppy Choker $35, Sheila Fajl Hoops $72
Cosmos Dress $74, Mad Jewels Bobble earrings $54, Carolina Hide Clutch $149
Ciara Snake Dress $79, Hands High Necklace $95, Shelia Fajl Hoops $72
Pink Hanger
Morpheus Dress
Caia Dress
Science Maxi Dress
Carmen Maxi
Vendome Maxi Dress
Doll
Billabong Mi Bonita Dress $49.95, T&T necklace $130
Billabong Night Out Dress $44.95, T&T intricate necklace $75
Spiritual Gangster Brushstroke Stripe island Dress $88, T&T layers $60
ASTARS Luna Dress $130, Ellison & James choker $38
Monkee’s of Charlotte
Crosby Caroline Dress $240, Bettye Hailey $140, Earrings $45
Alice and Trixie Regina Maxi $328, Bauble Bar $36, Schutz Zion $200
Saylor Scarf Print Mini $225, Sheila Fajl Earrings $92, Swedish hasbeens Krillian $240
Jude Connally Allison Dress $168, Schutz Keisi $200, Sheila Fajl Earrings $48
Charlotte’s
Sara Campbell dress: $358.00, Fairchild Baldwin necklace: $395.00
Hutch dress: $275.00, Allie beads earrings: $92.00, White clutch: $36.00
Britt Ryan: $282.00, Yellow earrings: $220, Gold tassel earrings: $98.00, Gold clutch: $36.00
Copper Penny
Alice & Trixie dress: $403; Balenciaga sunglasses: $450; Mere earrings: $52
Shoshanna cold shoulder dress: $395
Alice & Trixie strapless maxi: $340
Tolani dropp waist dress: $174; Necklace: $104; Gentle Souls sandals: $160
