Lovely and loyal reader Nikki wrote in asking me about proper beach wedding attire for an upcoming wedding she is going to in Mexico (luckyyy!). Here’s my advice for creating the perfect beach wedding look for Nikki and her husband:

For Nikki>> nothing says beach wedding more than a simple, tropical-colored maxi dress and I personally love this coral option from ASOS ($59). Paired with a flat, gold sandal ($10), you will look like you’re on the beach to actually attend an event, not get a tan.

For the husband>> Khaki pants ($33), a crisp, white button down shirt ($65) and leather flip flops ($40) are a classic combination for men attending a beach wedding. Just make sure to undo a few top buttons and roll up the sleeves so that you appear relaxed, not stuffy.