I think you’re right on the money with “floor length or long, fun print, maybe a thigh slit, fun accessories” More on reddit.com

Just gonna say here that some of these dress codes give me so much second-hand anxiety. I see things like “Formal Western on the Beach during the day and bride requests ‘bright colors that also aren’t loud’” and I’m over here glad that I’ve become a hermit. lol More on reddit.com

I think the cut, colour, and print on the first one don’t read as formal (gorgeous summer dress though). I think sweat will be very apparent on the light coloured silk slip dresses (I, for one, sweat like mad at destination weddings) but they’re beautiful. Silk is amazingly light and breathable in hot weather. Excellent fabric for a beach wedding IMO but perhaps a different style or colour, and / or shape wear underneath to absorb the sweat and smooth everything out? ETA: more than one layer of silk will be better for not showing sweat. Patterns/printed fabrics and darker colours also disguise sweat. A slit helps avoid overheating when wearing longer dresses / gowns. Polyester is likely to be the hottest and most uncomfortable fabric you could potentially choose to wear. Silk can be expensive, and buying secondhand from sites like Poshmark really helps keep costs down (consignment stores can also be great but perhaps hard to come by in smaller towns) if that’s a priority. I’m personally quite partial to Reformation’s dresses, and think the silk ones are stunning. More on reddit.com

I love your idea of a linen suit or palazzo pants. Honestly these wedding themes are too fucking much these days, people cannot expect you to do more than meet them halfway. 🤷‍♀️ I don't buy new clothes for events anymore unless it fills an existing gap in my closet. More on reddit.com