https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 06:13:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1937474 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:33:58 +0000 Anonymous 1937474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, those pieces are fabulous. I love the idea of a pretty dress with a special denim jacket. I have yet to find my embroidered denim jacket, but may try to applicay something on one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1937406 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 07:29:27 +0000 Bijou 1937406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy you always look beautiful in your white pants and flowing tops, so these would be perfect for a beach themed party. Perth is on the west coast of Australia and we have amazing beaches. Summer dresses, caftans and denim all say beach to me. I would wear a cotton dress like my one in finds with my denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1937381 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:12:21 +0000 Anonymous 1937381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No beach event yet. I just want to be prepared for one. My wardrobe is not. Thank you , Fashiontern and Shiny. I had no idea what to even add for such an event but was unhappy with past choices. Shiny, I could use a beach cover-up like that dress. Have a wonderful time in Maui. We enjoyed a vacation there during last winter. I had forgotten about humidity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1937004 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:01:44 +0000 shiny 1937004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PSA for you Joy: Macy's Inc brand has a long white linen-like shirt dress, midi length, right now. It's a beach cover-up more than a dress, as it is sheer.&nbsp; It has slits up the sides, allowing you to tie it in front. Long sleeves which roll up easily above the elbows.&nbsp;</p> <p>I picked this up this week for a beach cover-up as we are headed to Maui for vacation, but I can definitely see this as a "third piece" topper -- worn basically like a midi length cardigan/ duster.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here is the only link I can find:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/i.n.c.-plus-size-long-tunic-shirt-created-for-macys?ID=5975939&amp;CategoryID=34048#fn=GENDER%3DWomen%26COLOR%3DWhite%26SIZE%3D%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D149%26ruleId%3D9%26kws%3Dinc%20shirt%26searchPass%3DexactMultiMatch%26slotId%3D3">https://www.macys.com/shop/pro.....39&#038;am</a></p> <p>I got it in regular not petite as my local store only had it in regular. It's way longer on me, as I said, midi length. Seeing this description I'm surprised it's rayon: feels and hangs more like linen.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1936970 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 22:27:32 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1936970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve gotten a ton of great suggestions, and I see that my top “beach” element—straw bag, hat, or shoes—is already on your list. </p> <p>Thinking of MsMaven’s husband, I think you should go the breezy linen tunic/dress and pants route, because it can fit in everywhere. If you wore the Breton stripes and most others were wearing adorable dresses like Aida’s, you might feel awkward. </p> <p>Are you actually going to a beach event? If your ankles still itch from sand months ago, we’ve got to come up with something to protect them when you’re on the beach. </p> <p>How about high top sneakers, a boho tunic, and skinnies, with a straw bag &amp; hat?</p> <p>ETA: Maybe she’ll want a total 180 from her first wedding and the theme this time will be Montecarlo or New York, New York! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1936656 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:20:37 +0000 Anonymous 1936656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tulle your description of outfits sounds so beautiful, that I want to go to a beach right now. Aida, what a great dress and photo. So romantic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1936650 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:11:37 +0000 Aida 1936650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dunno if it helps as I've only been to one beach wedding, but I wore a floral sheath (cotton) and strappy metallic bronze FLAT sandals which came off as soon as we hit the sand; the sandals were my husband's suggestion as I was going to wear closed-toe shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1936617 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:25:09 +0000 tulle 1936617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear, I somehow missed that this was for a wedding!&nbsp; I like a lot of the suggestions above, so I'd pool a few of them and go with something like your pale neutral EF flowy silk pants, some sort of light, elegant tunic (because you look great in tunics over pants, I think), a long, drifting scarf, and ocean-y jewelry like pearls, sea glass, coral, shells--preferably mixed or twisted into one great necklace or bracelet.&nbsp; For shoes, surely someone makes raw silk espadrilles?&nbsp; Just keep it simple and very Joy.&nbsp; You can't go wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1936611 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:59:33 +0000 tulle 1936611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bleached blue and white cottons, dresses that blow in the wind, loose cotton sweaters, thin linen wide-legged cropped pants, red and white stripes, old-fashioned white canvas Keds or leather fisherman's sandals (lots of straps, support and coverage compared to regular sandals), hats of straw or cotton twill . . . anything airy and light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1935032 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:57:42 +0000 Anonymous 1935032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved reading your replies this morning, 3stylr, JenniNZ and bj1111. 3style, scarves are a great idea! Jenni, I can't see Blazers as beachwear in Samoa, but can in New England where it is probably colder. BJ, the neice has a strong sense of what she likes. Elopement would be ideal for this couple...second marriage for both and she could do things her way. But she's a drama queen that likes an audience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1935019 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:13:14 +0000 bj1111 1935019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you close enough to your niece to suggest she elope? Dress code problem solved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1934984 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:23:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 1934984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow MsMaven what a great story! As in NZ there is a big SoCal influence from the GIs coming to NZ during the Pacific War WW2 and then songs by the Beach Boys etc... I'm with your DH! We are also in the Pacific and in Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands etc those bright floral shirts and wraps are de riguer.<br /> Blazers at the beach?- don't think so! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1934967 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 05:01:44 +0000 3style 1934967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live a quarter mile from the ocean in an arty east coast tourist town. I’m including a photo of my “beachiest” jewelry accessories.</p> <p>ETA:probably 80% of my lightweight scarves (silk, linen, rayon, cotton etc.) are beach. It’s nearly always windy here, unless it’s so muggy that I still want a scarf to keep sun off my neck and mop up sweat.... scarves are pretty much essential for beach clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1934927 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:25:57 +0000 Anonymous 1934927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story, MsMaven. It proves that beach wear is different at different locations. Complicated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1934871 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:24:43 +0000 MsMaven 1934871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another beachwear story: Back when DH's Big 8 CPA firm merged with another Big 8 firm, they had the partner meeting in Ft. Lauderdale. Dress for dinner one night was specified as Beach Casual.&nbsp;</p> <p>So DH put on his Hawaiian shirt and shorts and went to to the beach area. There he learned that on the East Coast, Beach means a blazer and white or light pants, no tie. Having grown up in Southern California, he refused to change, insisting HIS version was the true beach casual.&nbsp;</p> <p>He says all evening guys were giving him drink orders as though he were the waiter.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nevertheless, he was successful in the new, merged firm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1934820 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:53:20 +0000 Anonymous 1934820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like the Season, those are excellent suggestions. EF styles and fabrics are mostly natural, easy and breezy. Thank you.<br /> Sara, I know what you mean about the beach and shoes. My ankles still burn in the shower from sand in Hawaii months ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you/page/2#post-1934817 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:11:38 +0000 Sara L. 1934817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've received some great advice here.&nbsp; I like the idea of floaty, breezy fabrics.&nbsp; Be careful of a wrap skirt in the wind!&nbsp; I think a long maxi skirt or linen pants would be a better choice.&nbsp; Lots of good shoe advice too.&nbsp; I actually hate wearing shoes on the beach, even sandals.&nbsp; Sand always gets in them and I hate that feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934810 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:10:04 +0000 Like the Season 1934810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about one of your column of white outfits with turquoise or cobalt blue jewelry? You have a number of beautiful EF pieces, as I recall. Flowy natural fabrics would work, wouldn't they? How about your orange EF dress? That might be lovely with sky blue accents.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934804 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:46:14 +0000 Anonymous 1934804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet and Staysfit, you describe lovely outfits. I do not fill out wrap dresses, so avoid them but a wrap skirt ( do they still make them?) is a different story. I am adding a big straw bag to my shopping list. I have some hats, although they are too big to stay on with wind. Espadrilles and/or boat shoes go on the list too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934760 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:24:59 +0000 Staysfit 1934760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would probably pick a maxi wrap dress and espadrilles. A straw hat and bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934758 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:15:35 +0000 Scarlet G 1934758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Espadrilles, straw hats, capris, long, loose skirts, dresses made of breezy fabrics... they all speak summer to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934690 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 22:05:19 +0000 Alicewonderland 1934690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White flowy linen shirt tied at the waist, paired with light colored crisp pants rolled at ankle or a skirt. Add straw hat and sunglasses for sun protection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934689 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 22:01:04 +0000 jussie 1934689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my absolute favorite labels has a very beach theme to it. It’s winter at the moment but they’re still quite beachy: <a href="https://www.augustine.co.nz/product/peyton-sweater-pink/r2980p.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.augustine.co.nz/pr.....2980p.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934688 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:47:03 +0000 The Cat 1934688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some ideas:<br /> ● A casual maxi dress or a kaftan<br /> ● A casual cotton skirt (perhaps wraparound, or pareo) or cotton crops<br /> ● A casual, but romantic cotton blouse or a simple tank top<br /> ● Espadrilles or canvas sneakers<br /> ● If you need a topper over your sleeveless dress or top: a big white button-front shirt<br /> ● Straw hat<br /> ● Purse materials: straw, cotton (perhaps quilted), or macrame<br /> ● Sunglasses<br /> ● Colours: beige, blue, torquoise, sea green, white, light grey, sun-bleached shades<br /> ● Prints and patterns: Stripes, shells, sea stars, boats, sails, waves, seabirds, suns, clouds, palms, parasols, sunglasses, ice cream ...</p> <p>● Jewellery:<br /> ● Shells<br /> ● Pearls worn in a casual way, like tiny ones in twisted beads or one chunky one worn as a pendant necklace<br /> ● Turquoises<br /> ● Amber<br /> ● Glass<br /> ● Motifs like fishes, sea stars and shells </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934681 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:34:14 +0000 Aquamarine 1934681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I skimmed most of the suggestions and agree with them. For a dressy beach event, like a wedding, I’d consider a breezy maxi dress, which you can wear with espadrilles. I live close to the ocean, and that’s what a lot of women wear to dressy and casual summer events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934659 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:59:38 +0000 Jenni NZ 1934659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NZ climate Cardiff girl, we are across a sea from Australia and we are not usually quite as hot.<br /> Joy, I like the ideas including black background top with little palms or tropical flowers. Only thing I don't like is the third pic of Lilly Pulitzer. She totally, totally looks like she is wearing pyjamas there and just hopped out of bed and put on some pink shoes and a cardi over her shoulders. Please no for our elegant Joy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934637 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 17:02:58 +0000 Cardiff girl 1934637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All good suggestions above.l totally agree that the vibe can come from colour and pattern.You don’t have to wear a bikini and I was laughing along with Sal. I too once thought that it would be a great idea to wear a wetsuit to a beach themed party.After 10 minutes I was ripping it off and I didn’t smell too good either!Howyou stood it ,Sal,in the Australian climate I cannot comprehend . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934635 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:56:53 +0000 Anonymous 1934635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, that is a beautiful tunic. Maybe over the full white linen pants?<br /> Suz, yes, lots of good ideas here.<br /> Kkards, those prints do sing and I like the coverage.<br /> Always trying, high sneakers to keep the sand out?<br /> Liz, you are wise to consider wind, and that's a great question to consider.<br /> Real beach or just beach theme, my closet is unprepared </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934631 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:24:22 +0000 Bonnie 1934631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd probably look at Anthro for a dress like this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-what-is-beachy-to-you#post-1934603 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:37:19 +0000 Suz 1934603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like the others have you sorted, <b>Joy</b>. No need to reveal skin at all and plenty of closed shoe options.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, that costume sounds hilarious! You were a good sport about it.&nbsp; </p>