Garden Formal · Friday, August 7

What to Wear

Think dressy garden party — soft colors, pretty fabrics, and something you feel lovely in. We've gathered a little inspiration below to make it easy (and fun).

Sunlit gardens·Breezy evenings·Timeless romance

For Her For Him The Colors

How to think about it

Dressy, in a garden sort of way

Picture a daytime celebration in a flower garden — flowing dresses and light linen suits in soft, sun-washed colors. It's a real party, so we're leaning away from the casual end. Whenever you're unsure, go a touch dressier; you truly can't be overdressed here.

The feelingRomantic & relaxed

The paletteSoft & sun-washed

Best skippedJeans, sneakers, plain tees

If in doubtLean a little dressier

For Her

Soft, Flowing, in Bloom

Think a dress that moves — long (maxi) or mid-length, in a soft color or pretty floral. Florals, linen, chiffon, a little lace. That's really it.

The Nuuly Edit

Petal pink lace

Butter yellow maxi dress with pink roses

Butter & blooms

French blue florals

Sunlit yellow and blue floral maxi dress

Sunlit florals

A note on fabric

Soft jacquards & airy silks

Reach for fabrics that move and catch the light — floral jacquards, fluid silks, chiffon, a little lace. Texture in a soft shade is the whole secret to looking garden-formal.

Floral jacquard fabric swatches in blush, blue, lilac and cream

Silk swatches in blush, periwinkle, butter, rose and sage

The Azazie Edit

Dusty periwinkle

Soft sage satin

Blue garden floral

Petal pink texture

Where to find a dress

A few easy places we love — rent something fun, or order in your exact size.

First order $68 Rent it from Nuuly Nuuly is a monthly dress-rental service Katrina loves — you rent straight from Nuuly, wear it, and mail it back. Best part: one order holds up to 6 pieces, so if you're unsure on sizing or torn between looks, order a few options and keep your favorite.

Browse Katrina's picks → Sign up with her link — $30 off →

Buy from Azazie Beautiful maxis in every palette color, made to your measurements (custom sizing!). Browse the exact styles Katrina picked out in her showroom. View her Azazie showroom → Lulus — easy & affordable Prefer to just buy something simple? Lulus has loads of soft, flowy maxi and midi dresses in our colors at friendly prices, with easy returns. Browse dresses →

Everything here is simply inspiration — meant to spark ideas and make shopping a little easier, never a requirement. Please don't feel you need one of these exact dresses. And if you do order one of Katrina's picks and worry about someone else having the same, just let her know — she'll happily pull it from her lists.

For Him

Light, Natural, Refined

A sport coat or a full suit — both are perfect. Keep it light (french blue, sage, stone) and finish with brown or cognac shoes. That's the whole look.

Soft sage

Stone & coastal

Sage linen suit

French blue linen sport coat with cream trousers

French blue & cream

The easy formula

Light cloth, natural color

Sport coat or full suit — both welcome
Light colors: french blue, sage, stone, sand
White or soft-colored dress shirt, tucked in
Brown or cognac leather shoes + matching belt
A pocket square or tie if you like — optional

Linen swatches in cream, french blue, sand and sage

Cognac leather loafers and a brown leather belt

Where to shop

From easy and affordable to a little nicer — all great for a light suit or sport coat.

H&M Azazie ASOS Macy's Express Birdy Grey Banana Republic

Not a suit guy? Totally okay. A simple light linen sport coat over chinos is plenty — find one inexpensively at H&M or ASOS, or browse Macy's, Azazie, and Birdy Grey for wedding-ready suits. Anything soft and light in our colors is perfect.

The colors we're dreaming in

Any of these soft, sun-washed shades is perfect — mix, match, or pick the one that feels most like you.

Watercolor palette on torn paper: petal pink, french blue, butter yellow, dusty periwinkle, soft sage and antique rose

Coming as a couple or with your people? You don't have to match — just pull from the same soft shades and you'll look wonderful together.

A few gentle notes

Nothing strict — just a couple of things to skip so everyone's photos feel like one happy garden.

No black outfits No neon / very bright No denim No bodycon or clubwear No athletic shoes or flip-flops Skip very short hemlines Men: no black shoes or belts

Still to do

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Once your outfit's sorted, the only thing left is your reply.

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Questions about anything — what to wear, the weekend, getting there? Just reach out to Cody & Katrina directly. We're always happy to help.