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These 19 bridesmaid dresses are available to shop online now ahead of your ceremony by the sea

You can always remove your jacket if it feels too formal

Turn heads in this sultry satin maxi, designed with a draped cowl neckline, bold leopard print and flattering waist tie that accentuates your shape

Charcoal dress pants and Oxford sneakers balance modernity and tradition

Stretch dress Off shoulders Short sleeves No closure 96% polyester 4% spandex Hand wash cold Model is wearing a 2X

"You should choose a dress that makes you feel gorgeous," says Allison Kaplan, a journalist who, along with partner Betsey Kershaw, founded Mother Of, an online resource and community for MOBs and MOGs