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Fall season has arrived and your wedding invitation for a fall wedding has arrived. Figuring out the attire for an autumn wedding can be tricky.
The backless, bright dresses of summer weddings will leave you feeling chilly in the cool breeze of the fall, and the florals of the spring, will seem out of place.
Essentially, this time of year call for new styles—and fall wedding guests should understand the “fashion rules” associated with autumn nuptials.
This season’s lineup of fall dresses are influenced by the seasonal colors and rich shades.
Reach for sumptuous, thicker fabrics and opt for sleeved options for extra warmth. Also, always be mindful of the dress code for the wedding.
Attending a casual fall wedding? Take color inspiration from the changing leaves and go with a chocolate or deep maroon dress. Heading to a black-tie affair? Consider a black dress in a dramatic floor-length.
Scroll below for inspo on what to wear to a fall wedding.
Take color inspiration from the colors of the fall season. Chocolate brown meets the penchant for those seeking minimalism, but also conveys cozy warmth.
Deep chocolate brown, especially, has been statement-making this season—and it makes sense. It’s the perfect shade for fall.
A mini dress would be appropriate for casual weddings in late September or early October.
If the fall weather is chillier, opt for a long-sleeve dress and maxi length dress that are perfect for a more formal dress code.
Regardless of personal style, the earthy tones look beautiful on all women and skin tones.
It pairs beautifully with gold shoes and simple gold jewelry.
Attending a black tie affair? Floor-length gowns are a no-fail option.
Finding an appropriate floor-length dress or a gown for the fall months can be challenging – so stick to a black color palette.
Black satin is appropriate for the warmer months, but luxurious fabrics are best for the cooler temperatures.
Looking for cocktail attire that has a more daring silhouette?
Look to textures such as lace or rushing to elevate the silhouette. Open or closed-toe shoes and a rhinestone clutch finish off the timeless look.
When the invite to a formal or semi-formal wedding in late autumn arrives, you can count on a luxurious velvet dress.
Since it’s one of the only materials with the ability to lend warmth and elegance, it’s a go-to for late fall wedding attire.
Make velvet dresses feel anew with unique silhouettes, and richer colors.
As delicate florals are perfect for the spring, rich jewel tones are a good idea for the fall.
The vibrant tones are perfect for those soirees set against the fall foliage for an outdoor fall wedding.
There are a range of tones: an emerald tone is the perfect balance for the earlier fall season, and darker hues, such as forest green emulate the temperatures of late autumn.
Red dresses are the perfect sartorial panacea. Red will always be the defining color of any season, regardless of current trends. The power of the red dress needs no explanation.
Red really is the ultimate shade to command attention in, whoever you are and whatever the occasion.
Stylish accessories – such as gold earrings or a cuff bracelet – are the perfect pieces to finish off a red dress.