I'm Mallory, a wedding planner based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Traveling throughout Richmond, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. With a passion for weddings and an eye for details, I help create a personalized and seamless experience for you and your guests.
It’s getting cooler and before we know it, the leaves will start changing, so you know what that means: fall wedding guest dress round up time! If you’re looking for some fall wedding guest outfit ideas, I’ve got you covered.
This lightweight, sleeveless maxi dress exudes timeless elegance. I love how it drapes flawlessly on the silhouette. And that open back! It has the perfect hue of green for fall.
This dress is it. With sheer fabric draping from the high neckline, a clinched and ruched center creates a flattering silhouette ideal for occasions where a sophisticated and memorable look is desired. It definitely makes a statement with its unique style, and would be very flattering. When in doubt, go with earth tones for your fall wedding guest dress!
This drapey back maxi dress exudes romance with its captivating floral design. So feminine and soft, all at the same time! The cowl neck gracefully frames the upper body, while the ruffled hem creates movement, making this a great choice for your fall wedding guest outfit.
Florals aren’t just for spring! This flowy, feminine, and absolutely made for fall dress is sophisticated yet playful. It’s a combo of my two favorite colors for fall – emerald green and copper. The flowy sleeves and cascading ruffles down the skirt will look great in photos and on the dance floor!
I love the sash scarf neckline, it’s a great choice for fall to add a little coverage. This romantic trend is flattering and adds a soft, vintage feel to any dress. The one shoulder neckline leaves space for the attached sash scarf, and the figure-flaunting silhouette makes it an easy choice for any upcoming fall wedding.
Saving the best for last – this is one of my favorites! Navy is an excellent choice for a fall wedding because it can be a primary or accent color, blending well with earthy fall tones or providing sharp contrast to warmer shades. This floral lace number combines a feminine strapless neckline and a three-tiered ankle-length skirt, in a versatile and timeless color making it a stunning option!
Each of these dresses not only captures the essence of fall, but also offers versatility for any type of wedding setting. The key to making your fall wedding guest dress work for the season is layering smartly. Add a cropped blazer, shawl, or light trench you can throw over your shoulders without hiding your dress to prepare for the unpredictable fall weather.
Earth tones, earth tones, earth tones! Brown dresses, muted oranges, and olive greens fit right in with the fall aesthetic and photograph beautifully. Chocolate brown and navy are especially trending this year, along with rosette details and drop-waist silhouettes. When in doubt, you can never go wrong with long sleeves for extra coverage.
And if you’ve got lots of weddings lined up this season, don’t feel like you need a brand-new dress for each one. Switch out your heels, swap your accessories, or add an outer layer and you’ll have a whole new look every time.
No matter which style you choose, fall is the perfect season to have a little fun with your wedding guest wardrobe, and hopefully these suggestions will help! Let us know on instagram if you want us to cover another type of wedding guest outfit category, and check out our blog posts about spring and winter wedding guest outfits, too.
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