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White midi dress

These sophisticated designs work beautifully for beach settings where the natural beauty of your surroundings provides all the decoration needed, creating timeless wedding photos

However, if the invite clearly mentions a super casual dress code or the event takes place in a laid-back setting (like a backyard BBQ or a rustic brunch), dark wash or tailored jeans paired with a nice blouse and heels may be acceptable

Black pants and brown shoes work together when the brown is deliberately chosen to contrast with the black - not to match it

I paired it with a pair of wedges I found at Target here, but it also looks great with flat sandals