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What to Wear to a Beach Wedding on the North Coast
Umhlanga summers are warm and sticky, so the fabric matters more than the style. Cotton, linen and viscose let the skin breathe and dry quickly. Avoid heavy polyester blends that trap heat. Choose loose shapes, light colours and a neckline that lets air move.
At Lelie Boutique we test every piece on a hot afternoon before we stock it. Ask us in store on Lighthouse Road and we will point you to the coolest options for work, weekends and evenings out.
ACCESSORIES
Stripes are easy once you keep to one idea at a time. Pair a striped blouse with plain trousers or a plain skirt and let the pattern do the work. Keep accessories simple, such as a thin belt or small gold hoops. Navy and white suits most skin tones and looks fresh in the Durban heat.
A white shirt is the one piece that does everything. Wear it buttoned up with tailored trousers for work, open over a tank with denim shorts at the weekend, or knotted at the waist with a long skirt. Roll the sleeves and pop the collar slightly for a relaxed shape. Our Crisp White Oxford Shirt holds up well to a full day and many washes.
Shop the look: Striped Tops
A white shirt is the one piece that does everything. Wear it buttoned up with tailored trousers for work, open over a tank with denim shorts at the weekend, or knotted at the waist with a long skirt. Roll the sleeves and pop the collar slightly for a relaxed shape. Our Crisp White Oxford Shirt holds up well to a full day and many washes.
Shop the look: Striped Tops
A white shirt is the one piece that does everything. Wear it buttoned up with tailored trousers for work, open over a tank with denim shorts at the weekend, or knotted at the waist with a long skirt. Roll the sleeves and pop the collar slightly for a relaxed shape. Our Crisp White Oxford Shirt holds up well to a full day and many washes.
Shop the look: Striped Tops
A white shirt is the one piece that does everything. Wear it buttoned up with tailored trousers for work, open over a tank with denim shorts at the weekend, or knotted at the waist with a long skirt. Roll the sleeves and pop the collar slightly for a relaxed shape. Our Crisp White Oxford Shirt holds up well to a full day and many washes.
Shop the look: Striped Tops
DRESSES
Stripes are easy once you keep to one idea at a time. Pair a striped blouse with plain trousers or a plain skirt and let the pattern do the work. Keep accessories simple, such as a thin belt or small gold hoops. Navy and white suits most skin tones and looks fresh in the Durban heat.
Summer stripes
Florals work best when one piece carries the print. Try a floral top with plain trousers, or a floral dress with a denim jacket over it. Keep your shoes and bag in a solid colour so the outfit does not feel busy. Soft, small prints suit the office, while larger prints are better for weekends and beach days.
Floral tops
Florals work best when one piece carries the print. Try a floral top with plain trousers, or a floral dress with a denim jacket over it. Keep your shoes and bag in a solid colour so the outfit does not feel busy. Soft, small prints suit the office, while larger prints are better for weekends and beach days.
Linen shirts
Florals work best when one piece carries the print. Try a floral top with plain trousers, or a floral dress with a denim jacket over it. Keep your shoes and bag in a solid colour so the outfit does not feel busy. Soft, small prints suit the office, while larger prints are better for weekends and beach days.
Light layers
Florals work best when one piece carries the print. Try a floral top with plain trousers, or a floral dress with a denim jacket over it. Keep your shoes and bag in a solid colour so the outfit does not feel busy. Soft, small prints suit the office, while larger prints are better for weekends and beach days.
Stripes are easy once you keep to one idea at a time. Pair a striped blouse with plain trousers or a plain skirt and let the pattern do the work. Keep accessories simple, such as a thin belt or small gold hoops. Navy and white suits most skin tones and looks fresh in the Durban heat.
TOPS
A capsule wardrobe starts with pieces you already love. Pick a few neutral tops, one blazer, two pairs of trousers and a dress that works day or night. Add a knit for cooler evenings and one pair of comfortable shoes. Each item should go with at least three others. You will get dressed faster and buy less.
Beach weddings on the North Coast call for light fabrics and flat or wedge shoes that will not sink in the sand. A flowing midi dress in a soft colour works well. Bring a wrap for the breeze after sunset and a small bag for the essentials. Avoid white and very dark colours. Sunglasses and a hat finish the look.
A capsule wardrobe starts with pieces you already love. Pick a few neutral tops, one blazer, two pairs of trousers and a dress that works day or night. Add a knit for cooler evenings and one pair of comfortable shoes. Each item should go with at least three others. You will get dressed faster and buy less.
Beach weddings on the North Coast call for light fabrics and flat or wedge shoes that will not sink in the sand. A flowing midi dress in a soft colour works well. Bring a wrap for the breeze after sunset and a small bag for the essentials. Avoid white and very dark colours. Sunglasses and a hat finish the look.
A capsule wardrobe starts with pieces you already love. Pick a few neutral tops, one blazer, two pairs of trousers and a dress that works day or night. Add a knit for cooler evenings and one pair of comfortable shoes. Each item should go with at least three others. You will get dressed faster and buy less.
Beach weddings on the North Coast call for light fabrics and flat or wedge shoes that will not sink in the sand. A flowing midi dress in a soft colour works well. Bring a wrap for the breeze after sunset and a small bag for the essentials. Avoid white and very dark colours. Sunglasses and a hat finish the look.
