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A question from the fashion-challenged.
Is cocktail attire standard across locations?
I need to find a dress for a wedding in Key West in a few weeks; cocktail attire is requested. It is at the Casa Marina at 6:30pm. Some of the cocktail dresses I am finding online aren't screaming beach wedding; they are screaming boring indoor/work cocktail party.
PIPs or links for appropriate attire greatly appreciated. I'm missing the gene that likes shopping for clothing and shoes. 
Re: A question from the fashion-challenged.
I do think there is a difference. I'd probably go for something brightly colored.
I'm going to a beach wedding in Ft. Lauderdale next month and some of the girls here posted some really nice options: http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/64579703.aspx
Unfortunately, for me, I tried some of the dresses posted and/or similar styles and they just weren't fitting properly or flattering to my figure, so I ended up getting this dress from Zara. It's cotton, but I think with the right accessories it won't look too casual.
Anyway, hopefully that will give you some ideas.
Zeus and Bubba
Thanks! That post does give me some good ideas and I'm going to try hard to get something bright/fun-colored. 3/4 of my closet is black, gray and white--I just can't help it!
I think I will look for a fuller skirt in hopes it will be cooler. I'm afraid of sweating to death in the Key West sun even though I've never been!
I went to an outdoor wedding in Key West last summer and did this.