casual cotton midi dresses Dress Loose Soft Long sleeves Dress – Ethnic Fashville Flattering Fit Standard / S Dusty Blue

At least one pair of plain khakis or slacks and a dress shirt that you can wear when you go to church with Grandma (or whatever other casual but conservative events come up in your life)

Its important that your dress doesnt hold you back

It was Saja Kilanis Reema Dahbour gown, though, that explored the deeper meaning a moody palette can afford

While the costume directors push maximalist, resort styling to the extreme, you can still have fun with your beach-bound suitcase without going full-on Jennifer Coolidge, via prints, cocktail colors and dramatic accessories (a wide-brim hat is an essential for an afternoon of pia coladas)

Thanks to its classic silhouette, tropical pattern, and lightweight fabric, this dress from Shein check off all the boxes

It fits like a glove and looks SO polished with zero effort