Is it just me or does it feel like you receive another wedding invitation in the mail every week? Thankfully, I love weddings, but they involve a bit of planning. How will I get there? Where will I stay? What will I get the happy couple as a gift? And, my favourite thing; what will I wear? Over the years, I've assembled quite the collection of wedding guest dresses, however, upon raking my rails for a dress for a wedding I have in late October, I soon realised that my current wedding guest-dress selection very summery. I've been to two autumn weddings in my time, but I was a bridesmaid with a dress provided to me at both, so I've never had to find myself a seasonally-appropriate outfit for an autumn wedding.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've genuinely spent hours hunting down the coolest, most appropriate autumn-ready wedding guest dresses around, not just for myself, but to serve anyone else who might be in the market for such an item. Longer sleeves feature on many of these frocks, of course, and hemlines remain generally in the midi-length area. That said, these dresses are meant to last, so expect to keep wearing them over the festive period, next year's wedding season and years to come after. Also, bonus tip for 2024's nuptials: If you buy your outfit now, chances are by the time the wedding comes around, no one else will be wearing the same thing as you.
So, scroll on to see the most beautiful autumn wedding guest dresses I can find.
Shop the Best Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses:
Such beautiful, moody blooms.
Such a great silhouette.
Just look at those sleeves.
Is there anything more chic than black at a wedding?
Yes, you can wear red to a wedding, especially when it looks this elegant.
Just add rhinestone-drop earrings and tonal slingbacks.
The colours of this satin number is perfect for autumn nuptials.
The pleating, colour and tulle make this dress so unique. So special.
If you're invited to a black-tie wedding, don't waste the opportunity to wear something truly special.
My dream wedding guest dress.
I'm always drawn to Zimmerman's ethereal designs.
A versatile dress you can wear for every occasion.
No wedding-guest dress round-up would be complete without a Nobody's Child creation.
The high-neck combined with the colour makes this dress look so high-end.
Pair back accessorising, the dress deserves centre stage.
If minimal is what you seek, Reformation has got you with this slip.
Just look at the draping!
If you get the chance to wear feathers, take it.
This teal satin number feels very fitting for celebrations.
Just beautiful.
This striking dress comes in sizes 6 to 26.
Show me a sleeker silhouette.
Throw on a shawl on those chillier days.
Norma Kamali knows all about great dresses.
A gorgeous option at an unbelievable price.
This is incredible! Plus, it comes in a diverse array of sizes.
If you told me this was three times the price, I'd believe you.
If you're into minimalism, this one's for you.
This sweet dress comes in so many heavenly colours.
The print caught my eye.
This dress calls for an updo.
This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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