black silk slip dress Lace Cut-out Long Team this slip dress with a pair of heels and your favourite gold accessories for a luxe finish. Alas 100 Silk Slip Maxi

Lest you stick out from the crowd like a sore, non-cocktail-attired thumb, you need to know how to dress

The features on this gown are a delicately beaded sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps, lace up or zip up back detail, lovely ruffles at the mermaid skirt

"Festive attire is cocktail attire but with a fun colorful flair," wedding planner Lara Mahler told Brides

Still, you also need to consider how easy or not your attendants will be able to accessorize or, in this case, how well your bridesmaids will rock it

Machine wash: cold (max 40 or 104)

Avoid tight or constricting styles that may feel uncomfortable or restrict your range of motion while walking, lounging, or playing beach games