What to Wear To a Fall Wedding—Perfect Dresses and Outfit Ideas for Wedding Guests

Beautiful fall colors call for beautiful fall maxis. Payal Jain's long, semi-sheer dress in a dark, romantic floral print is a smart buy that will keep giving and giving for years (and fall weddings) to come. Rock it with a deep red lip, suede boots or sandals, and a moto jacket if there's a chill in the air. 

Not as formal as a long gown but warmer than a short summer cocktail dress, the midi is the perfect length for fall. Speaking of perfection: the pleats on this long-sleeve embroidered dress are made for twirling the night away. And how great will that dazzling red hue look in photos against a background of pumpkins, haystacks, and fall leaves?

Cinq à Sept's tiered mini has all the retro glam factor of a 70s party dress without feeling the least bit stuffy. Dress it up with gold metallic heels and a blowout for a lavish fall party, or go more casual with a suede jacket and chunky boots if you’re celebrating the newlyweds with a backyard bonfire.

Drape ourselves in a dramatic, off-the-shoulder cape dress—for under $30? We’ve never clicked "add to cart" faster. This budget-friendly little black Amazon dress is more versatile than it looks. Wear it for toasting the lovebirds anywhere from a rustic apple orchard to a candlelit chapel.

You've checked Instagram lately, yes? Animal print is huge for 2019. This zebra-printed midi is bold without being loud but so sleek it can't be ignored (especially with a pair of sky-high strappy heels or tall black boots). It looks great all on its own, but would also pair perfectly with a bunch of autumnal wildflowers if you happen to catch the bouquet.

This House of Harlow wrap-style dress may perfectly match some of the foliage you’ll see at the soiree, but rest assured you won't blend in wearing this head-turner. Textured fabric, a floaty fit, and a fabulous color will make it one of your go-tos long after this season's weddings. 

A glam jumpsuit in a gorgeous fall hue, made from crushed velvet that travels well? With comfy wide legs that let you boogie to Bruno Mars the way you were meant to? And it has pockets?? Sounds too good to be true, but this chic Tahari one-piece is the real deal.

Delicate off-the-shoulder sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and a flouncy hem give Reformation's iconic Butterfly dress a floaty, flirty feel that captures the sweetness of the night.

It’s impossible to look anything but cool as hell in this polka-dot maxi, a perfect plus-size wedding guest dress for fall. With a matching belt and billowing off-the-shoulder sleeves, this is everything you need for an effortless but memorable look.

This chiffon maxi brings Audrey Hepburn levels of grace to the scene—perfect for the moment you take the microphone to toast to the lovely couple. 

This shirt dress by Mango is appropriate for more casual fall weddings (you risk feeling underdressed for more formal occasions), with a longer length; a tie at the waist; and a vintage floral print in a black, cream, and saffron color scheme. Wear it with short black booties or tall heeled leather boots and a rich plummy lipstick.

The best fit-and-flares are ready to party, and this satiny sleeveless frock certainly rises to the occasion. We dare to say the wedding photographer won’t be able to stop shooting the high-low skirt swirling perfectly across the dance floor.

Fall wedding decor might skew less towards lace and more towards sunflowers, haystacks, and spider mums, but that’s no reason to leave your favorite lace dress at home. The rustic overlay and sophisticated trim on this upscale Little House on the Prairie look make it just the type of lace that will fit in perfectly at a down-home fall wedding.

Gonna go big or go home for your fall wedding? Two words: Velvet. Suit. This Zendaya/Tommy Hilfiger-designed ensemble—the cinched-waist suit coat and fitted bell bottoms—will stand so far out in a sea of dresses, other guests won't know what hit ‘em.