According to fashion expert and content creator, Katie Sands Bochner, "formal attire in general is on the rise, with guests embracing polished and elevated looks." While mini and midi dresses will always have a place within their respective dress codes, I'm expecting to see more guests don floor-length gowns in 2026, even for less-formal events
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If the wedding is on the sand, youll want to choose footwear that wont sink into the sand, and if its on a deck, you may be able to wear heels without worrying about sinking
Department stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales are great options, since they carry designer styles
Beyond that, anything too casual (jeans, very casual summer dresses) or too dramatically formal (floor-length black tie gowns that outshine the graduates) misses the tone