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    31 Dresses You Legally Have To Wear To The Beach

    Dresses to wear to the beach, on the boardwalk, on a boat, staring out at the Monterey coastline stoically contemplating the horrible events at trivia night, etc.

    1. A striped racerback option to throw on while racing to get a prime spot in the sand.

    2. A spaghetti-strap midi with pockets just the right size to fit a couple of plane tickets.

    3. A polka dot smock because blob-like clothes are the perfect summer wardrobe staples.

    4. A flowy, backless gown to make it look like you're a mythical being that just slowly walked out of the ocean. Hello humans, bring me a pina colada.

    5. A bandana mini dress that'll stick with you like the sand on your feet.

    6. A patterned frock to help make vacation photos at least 110% better.

    7. A printed jersey dress with flutter sleeves to give your shoulders a little breathing room on hot summer nights.

    8. A sweeping maxi that billows in the wind juuust right.

    9. A printed maxi you'll never get tired of.

    10. A skater dress with a striped top beachgoers will be ~lining~ up to admire.

    11. A wrap maxi so tropical, people are going to want to put your picture next to "vacation" in the dictionary.

    12. A striped maxi with just the right level of slumpiness for your casual trips to the water.

    13. A safari-themed button-down everyone at the beach will be fauna-ing over.

    14. A strappy shift dress that will ~leaf~ everyone speechless.

    15. A midi dress with a sweetheart neckline and side slit for some "Rebecca Rabbit on vacation" vibes.

    16. A deep plunge maxi that'll ask you "orange you glad you booked that last minute vacation?"

    17. A sleeveless scoop dress almost as good as a scoop of ice cream.

    18. A halter maxi dress that won't feel quite right until it has a light dusting of salt water on it.

    19. A mini tube dress you can wear alone or over a swimsuit. No matter what, you're going to get complimented.

    20. A one-shouldered ruffle-fest that brings the beach party with it.

    21. An off-the-shoulder chiffon maxi that's the easy-breezy option you've been searching for.

    22. A midi dress with a tie-waist for anyone who feel like they're tied to the beach all summer.

    23. A cold shoulder maxi crafted by the vacation gods so you can look gorgeous on your next stroll on the beach.

    24. A breezy midi dress you'll definitely want in your wardrobe for the remaining boardwalk adventures you have on your calendar.

    25. A palm leaf maxi with extra length for tall people who want a skirt that hides the fact they're barefoot basically always in the summer.

    26. A boho floral option that should honestly come with a plane ticket included. Just look at this vacation-ready piece!

    27. A maxi with shorts underneath because beach winds can be really unforgiving.

    28. A lightweight number you can wear from the office to the beach.

    29. A flowy dress that will have you going, "oh, this old thing?" as you dramatically turn in circles so your fans can get a better look.

    30. A patchwork mini for feeling like a beach nymph who has never felt stresses and responsibilities of real life.

    31. A travel-ready fit and flare printed with a guideline for what your passport should look like.

    Get out there and enjoy the beach weather with all your friends/accomplices!