purple beach dress Floral Maxi Slip neckline Delicate ruffle detailing for added feminine charm Empire waist for a comfortable mon soleil ☀️ my favorite

I styled it with my go-to trench coat and some neutral-colored ankle boots to elongate my body

We spoke with Smashing The Glass founder Karen Cinnamon and wedding planner Beth Berstein of Beth Bernstein Events about how to think about styling, how to shop for the dress and approach alterations and how to find designers who specialize in modest wedding dresses

They create a clean silhouette, so you wont have to deal with the tangled mess a long maxi skirt can cause or constantly adjust a mini skirt

For outdoor daytime celebrations, sunglasses (oversized or retro cat-eye) and a hair accessory like a claw clip or satin bow add practical polish