Fall is here and it’s one of our favorite times of year for dressing up. Whether you’re beginning the search for fall wedding guest dresses or have other special events such as holiday gatherings and dinner parties on your calendars, it’s time to break out the darker hues, bold prints, and romantic textures like satin and velvet. Here we’re sharing a bit of inspo for all of you attending a wedding this fall, along with our fave retailers for curating the perfect autumn looks. Let’s get started!
The Best Places to Buy Fall Wedding Guest Dresses Online
Anthropologie is one of our top spots for dresses of any occasion, thanks to their polished, feminine style and on-trend designs. Not only do they have their own in-house lines, but they curate the best brands to complement their signature style. And of course, since Anthropologie also happens to specialize in weddings through their brand BHLDN, they’re really experts on which looks coordinate well with a modern wedding party. Shop our favorites, featuring big bows, floral prints, and pleats below:
The Wolf Gang Cinta Bow Midi Dress from Anthro
Maeve Puff-Sleeve Keyhole Embroidered Mini Dress from Anthro
Hutch Amara Corset Pleated Tulle Fit & Flare Midi Dress from Anthro
Acler Abbotsford Mini Dress from Anthro
V. Chapman Lucetta Corset Tiered Maxi Dress from Anthro
Next up, Revolve is the home of dresses for weddings, black tie events, holidays, cocktail parties and other special events. They are all about sharing the latest drops from cult favorites and ultra cool international brands like French designer label L’IDEE, Aussie brand Atoir, that are hard to find elsewhere. Their fall wedding guest dresses range in price from just over $100 on up, so they have something for a variety of budgets.
L’idee Black Tie Gown from Revolve
Likely Ruffle Red Mini Dress from Revolve
Atoir Selma Dress from Revolve
Elliatt Floral Wedding Guest Dress from Revolve
Nordstrom offers a great mix of trendy and timeless clothing designers, so if you want to find a fall dress that you can wear for seasons to come, this is where to start. And while they are a department store known for designer fashion, you can definitely snag some great details from contemporary brands, with some dresses priced under $100–like those from Lulu’s and Petal & Pup.
Metallic Tiered Tulle Midi Cocktail Dress from Nordstrom
Petal & Pup Cutout Dress from Nordstrom
Feather Trim Asymmetric Dress from Nordstrom
Reformation‘s fall wedding guest dresses are modern, chic, and are made out of more sustainable fabrics and with eco-friendly practices than most other fashion brands you’ll find. They offer dresses both on the more laidback (yet elevated) end all the way to black tie. They also design bridesmaid dresses, dresses in solids and prints, and even bra-friendly special occasion dresses. Dresses at Reformation range from about $300-$600 and are definitely the kind you’ll want to wear to more than one event this fall. BTW, there’s free shipping on all items!
Barrow Silk Metallic Dress from Reformation
Aiko Dress in Fauna from Reformation
Nadira Fall Floral Dress from Reformation
Green Square Neck Westerly Dress from Reformation
Neiman Marcus is another top online destination for those looking for designer wedding guest dresses. There you’ll find the latest in couture fashion, plus modern favorites like Retrofete and Alice + Olivia. Because of the huge range in designers, styles, sizes, and pricing, you’ll want to use the filters to narrow down the best picks for you. Or simply peruse our favorites…
Ulla Johnson Amari Printed Turtleneck Maxi Dress from Neiman Marcus
Retrofete Iris Metallic Maxi Dress from Neiman Marcus
Alice + Olivia Timeless Blossom Bertha Mini Shirtdress from Neiman Marcus
Shop Fall Wedding Guest Dresses Below!
And be sure to read our guide: what to wear to a black tie wedding, here.
