10 fall wedding guest dresses for every budget and style
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With its milder temperatures and more affordable travel rates, the fall is one of the best times of the year for weddings. There’s something about cozy candles and vibrant foliage that makes us excited to celebrate romance, and what better way to ring in the new season than with a new fall wedding guest dress?
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After all, aside from cooler weather and everything pumpkin spice, our favorite thing about the arrival of fall has to be the fashion. Fabrics get more luxe, colors get richer and deeper, and we can rock a dramatic sleeve or floor-length gown without sweating through it. To make a statement this fall, we’re loving classic silhouettes in vibrant jewel tones, flowing skirts made for dancing all night, and sumptuous details such as lace and velvet.
Still, fall weddings can be tricky to dress for with the mercurial weather, but our list of autumn wedding guest dresses will have you covered for any circumstance. Whether you’re looking for florals to suit an outdoor wedding or a standout option for black-tie occasions, you’re bound to find something you love. Here are 10 fall wedding guest dresses that will have you earning the best-dressed award all season long.
1. Start with an affordable hi-low gown from Lulu's
Streamline your options and shift into fall with the help of this gorgeous gown from Lulus. Available in sizes XS to XL, this dress is ready to wear in five shades, including rust orange, navy, white, rose and our favorite mustard. Perfect for all skin tones, this golden yellow hue doesn't just work but works well.
Featuring a fitted bodice that flows into a ruffle skirt, the slinky silk-like material showcases a high-low skirt that'll look enhancing while you dance the night away. According to one reviewer, the material is "super comfortable," while another shopper says it's "perfectly tailored." Factor in the lace-up back that offers a customized fit and consider us all sold.
2. Achieve foolproof styling in Shona Joy's slip dress
The Shona Joy cowl neck gown is elegant and understated, lets your beauty take center stage. Simple yet refined, one of the best parts of a bias-cut slip dress is how it clings to your body. The classic cut shows off your curves without being too tight. Plus, according to one reviewer, "when you walk [into a room, this dress] flows so elegantly and the cut is [so] flattering," which, of course, we agree.
Take any of the five colors; while we recommend straying from the porcelain or ivory, the Bordeaux, sangria (rust red), Bordeaux and olive green options are perfectly on-trend with the season. Another reviewer said each version was so stunning that she'd "buy this [dress] in every color."
Plus, if that wasn't enough to get your attention, there's more. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this stylish selection is equal parts sustainable—only adding to its appeal. All that's left to do is pair it with a pair of classic D'Orsay heels and consider this the one piece you'll wear on repeat.
3. Make a statement in superdown's one-shoulder style
Make a daring statement in the superdown Romona Maxi Dress from Revolve. A stunning departure from traditional black, the exquisite chocolate brown shade will look great on all skin types.
It showcases a thigh-baring slit and shoulder cutout, perfectly executing how to show some skin without revealing too much; it adds long sleeves and a higher neckline for balance. One reviewer loved how the ruched midsection and stretchy fabric made this "form-fitting dress super comfy," while another said it was "a true show shopper." Earning a near-perfect 4.8-star rating by shoppers, one reviewer said it "checked off all her boxes" and summed it up better than we could, adding that it's "no wonder why [this gown] is a bestseller."
4. Reach for Norma Kamali's best-selling midi-dress in an unexpected shade
A favorite for special occasions, Norma Kamali is beloved for her designs—and Revolve's bestselling Diana gown is case and point. This dress comes in a handful of colors, from striking hot pink to muted cool blues, but we love the rusty orange-red for a fall wedding. This shade is an unexpected choice but surprisingly flattering, sure to stand out in a crowd of blacks and blues.
Our favorite feature about this dress is the built-in bodysuit. It's designed to smooth out your shape and ensure that visible panty lines are a thing of the past. Perfect for covering and concealing undergarments, this is one of the many reasons reviewers are calling this dress a "game changer."
One reviewer said the "ruched fabric was so forgiving," and another shopper said, "it hugs your figure in all the right places." With hundreds of five-star customers praising this dress, it's hard to think about stepping into anything else come the big day.
5. Try Bardot's Bond girl-approved gown in the color of confidence
The Bardot Amalfi Maxi Slip dress is an example of "business in the front and party in the back." Ready to wear in a fire-engine-red shade, the silk-like fabric is statement-making; the high neckline contrasted by a seductive open back is sure to turn heads.
Overall, reviewers love how "high quality and comfortable" the material was, with one shopper going as far as to say it "fit like [her body like a] glove." Perfect for black-tie weddings, all that's left to do is pull your hair back in an updo and head off to the event.
6. Invest in Alfred Sung’s size-inclusive gown that's fit for a princess
Want to feel like royalty for a night? Step into Alfred Sung's strapless satin gown. Available in four fall-approved shades, including black, tea rose, hunter green and our personal favorite: the classic blue. Each color features the same fitted bodice and voluminous high-low hemline, revealing just the right amount of leg.
Bring this look full circle with an embellished statement necklace and a sleek updo and we're confident your princess moment is just one shopping experience away.
7. Celebrate spooky season in Lulu's Victorian-inspired mini dress
Are you still wondering if short dresses can be fall wedding guest-approved? Reviewers claim "they've never received more compliments" than when they wore this Lulu's Lust or Love long-sleeve dress.
Available in sizes XXS to XL, this dress hits above the knee and features bold, black embroidered polka dots, lace accents and long puff sleeves. Ideal for any October or Halloween wedding, this dress offers a Victorian vibe that's seasonally appropriate. Factor in the sweet-smocked cuffs and A-line fit, and it's safe to say we agree with the reviewer who said: "the details make this dress."
8. Opt for Amanda Uprichard's luxurious silk silhouette
Tackle black-tie weddings with ease courtesy of Amanda Uprichard's Samba Gown. It features a floor-length hem and slit, sophisticated cow neck, and alluring open back and is available in nine different colors. Stay classic in black or be bold in aubergine; no matter which shade you opt for here, there is no wrong way. Especially since the 100%, breathable silk keeps remains classic and elegant.
One shopper loved how "delicate and luxurious" the material looked and felt, while another says it was as "pretty as it was flattering." Add a bold lip and sparkly accessories, then brace yourself for the compliments that'll come.
9. Pick Trina Turk's '60s-inspired shift dress
If your style is synonymous with fashion icons such as Nina Simone, Cher and Twiggy, Trina Turk's Beverly Dress is for you. Ideal for those looking to channel true 60's style, this embroidered sheath dress has it all. Ready to wear in an ultra-flattering cinnamon brown shade, the high neck and mini-length are perfect for day or night, while the dotted design and luxe trapunto stitching offer a mod feel. Pair with sky-high platform stilettos or opt for a strappy sandal; either way, this dotted design is the fall wedding guest dress you can't resist.
10. Opt for silk in Unsubscribed's slip dress
For a more laidback affair, this billowing 100% silk dress from Unsubscribed offers a form-fitting silhouette that showcases two side slits, ribbed detailing and a keyhole opening in the back. Stylish and modern, this slinky number will add a touch of breeziness to a lowkey fall wedding.
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