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Fall Nuptials? Here’s How To Style A Wedding Guest Dress This Season

Summer ceremonies are one thing, but knowing how to style a wedding guest dress for fall is an art. For example, I’m all for throwing on a floaty floral dress and sandals for July-September nuptials but when the cooler weather hits, there’s more to think about. Does any part of the day take place outside? Will it be too cold for open-toe shoes? Which colors feel too summery for the autumnal setting? Don’t panic, I have all of the styling tips, dresses, and accessories you’ll need for best-dressed guest status on the big day. Keep scrolling for new season styles by Mac Duggal, Zimmermann, Veronica Beard, and more…

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MAC DUGGAL Sleeveless V-Neck Tiered Ruffled Chiffon Midi Dress

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MAC DUGGAL Short-Sleeve V-Neck Ruffled Tulle Mini Dress

How To Style A Wedding Guest Dress & Nail The Romance Trend

According to the runways (and every fashion person I see these days), the romance trend is alive and well this fall. Luckily, I’ve found plenty of stunning designer silhouettes that capture it perfectly and will make the ultimate wedding guest dresses for the season ahead. For example, the sleeveless V-neck tiered ruffle chiffon dress by Mac Duggal. The ideal late summer into fall silhouette, this tiered, ruffled midi is undeniably pretty. It’s made for romance-filled occasions and will look incredible with the right pair of heels and a coordinating evening bag. For me, it has to be the Aqua Strass pumps by Christian Louboutin and the micro Kensington bag by Kurt Geiger London.

Meanwhile, the short-sleeve V-neck ruffle mini, also by Mac Duggal, will have you (and every other guest) swooning. I fell head over heels for this dress the moment I saw it and knew it deserved equally special styling. Add the Didi 45 liquid metal pointed pumps by Jimmy Choo and the beautiful mini crystal embellished top handle tote by Judith Leiber Couture. It’ll be an unforgettable wedding guest look you’ll actually want to wear again after the big day.

  • MAC DUGGAL Short-Sleeve V-Neck Ruffled Tulle Mini Dress

    $498
  • TIARE HAWAII Dahlia V-Neck Ruffle-Sleeve Dress

    $120
  • MAC DUGGAL Sleeveless V-Neck Tiered Ruffled Chiffon Midi Dress

    $398
  • VERONICA BEARD Isra Silk Dress

  • VERONICA BEARD Seymour Stretch-Silk Dress

  • VERONICA BEARD Bixie Stretch-Silk Slip Dress

  • ERDEM Appliqued Embroidered Metallic Cloqué Gown

    $3,345
  • ZIMMERMANN Sunray Belted Pleated Georgette Midi Dress

    $725
  • ZIMMERMANN Illustration Floral Print Organza Mini Dress

    $1,600
  • ALEX PERRY Bikini Tiered Pleated Stretch-Crepe Midi Dress

    $1,600
  • ALEX PERRY Gathered Stretch-Velvet Midi Dress

    $2,400
  • MAYGEL CORONEL Fragola Open-Back Stretch-Velvet Maxi Dress

    $660
  • MAGDA BUTRYM Appliqued Stretch-Wool Crepe Midi Dress

    $2,130
  • ZIMMERMANN Eden Gathered Silk-Georgette Dress

    $950
  • BHLDN Lucia Midi Dress

    $198
  • REFORMATION Bryson Dress

    $248
  • BHLDN Gabriella Midi Dress

    $248
  • MAC DUGGAL Floral A-Line Maxi Dress

    $798

How To Style A Wedding Guest Dress For Fall & Winter Weddings

If you’re thinking about how to style a wedding guest dress for this season and next, I’m with you. Purchasing dresses you can style in different ways for multiple seasons (and weddings) is always a good idea. Therefore, I highly recommend adding the Bixie stretch silk slip dress by Veronica Beard to your cart. Firstly this gorgeous, midnight green dress is perfect for fall but will look amazing for winter ceremonies too. Secondly, add closed-toe heels and a structured jacket for the chicest guest look ever. I recommend gold heels and accessories to set off the deep green jewel tones. For example, the Gemma satin clutch by Judith Leiber and Aquazzura’s snake-embossed slingback pumps.

Finally, you can never go wrong with a moody, floral midi for fall weddings. So, secure the Seymour silk midi dress by Veronica Beard before it inevitably sells out. Alongside the Begum slingback pumps by Amina Muaddi and the Vela shearling shoulder bag by Etro which go perfectly with it of course.

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VERONICA BEARD Bixie Stretch-Silk Slip Dress

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VERONICA BEARD Seymour Stretch-Silk Dress

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