I love this caftan by Enza Costa for those long summer days at the beach end with an occasion that calls for elevated beach style and only a dress will do.

Here is sunny Southern California, unless you’re a regular red carpet attender, there’s rarely ever a need to dress formally; especially at the beach. This dress, which I’ve styled with a gray wrap belt, sky blue lace came, and taupe platform sandals by Marc Fisher LTD (my new favorite sandals!), is the perfect thing to throw on before dinner when I’m ready to shed my swimsuit and coverup for something with a little more polish.

Try it without the belt over a black, grey, or blue swimsuit and TKEES flip flops for an elegant poolside or all-day beach look.

What do you wear to dinner at the beach?