What to Wear to a Wedding: The Fall 2017 Guide

last updated 13 August 2019

Just because summer wedding season may be coming to a close, does not mean that the slew of wedding invitations coming your way will dissipate, too. Fall is one of the most popular times to get married, in fact, and we bet your mailbox has already seen a handful of September, October, and November save-the-dates.

We've shared with you our favorite dresses at every price point for summer weddings, and now we're updating our guide on what to wear to a wedding for all of the autumn invitations on your calendar. While we feel that you can't go wrong with a classic LBD, we've curated our favorite au current pieces that feel perfectly seasonal. Luxe velvet, rich jewel tones, and romantic florals were all elements on our minds for fall occasion dressing.

Be the best dressed guest in attendance by shopping our favorite dresses (and jumpsuits!) to wear to a wedding this fall.

One-Shouldered Jumpsuit

Zimmermann

One-shoulder Bow-embellished Satin Jumpsuit

An evening-wear jumpsuit is one of our favorite alternatives to a dress. This fall, we're loving a glamorous one-shouldered style. Wear with a boxy clutch and a strappy heel.

Adrianna Papell

One-Shoulder Jumpsuit

Jonathan Simkhai

Asymmetric-Drape One-Shoulder Satin Jumpsuit

Draped Midi Dress

ASOS Curve + Shoulder Pad Long Sleeve Selenia Midi Dress

ASOS Curve

Shoulder Pad Long Sleeve Selenia Midi Dress

The invite isn't "black tie," but it's also not a totally casual wedding. This is where a midi dress is a perfect choice. We're loving styles with pretty draping this season.

Attico

Victoria Oriental Satin-Jacquard Midi Dress

MISA Los Angeles

Domino Midi Dress

Zara

Jacquard Midi Dress

Jewel-Toned Slip Dress

Topshop Unique

Floral Fatale Silk-jacquard Dress

The slip dress has achieved a well-earned status as a staple occasion dress. Rich jewel tones like emerald, ruby, and sapphire bring the slip into fall.

Willa&Mae + Juliet Slip Dress

Willa&Mae

Juliet Slip Dress

ASOS + New Look Curve Peplum Slip Dress

ASOS

New Look Curve Peplum Slip Dress

The Row

Guinevere Silk Slip Dress

Long-Sleeve Velvet Dress

Rixo London

Iris Embroidered Velvet Wrap Dress

Velvet is undeniably having a moment right now. When it comes to dressing up for a special event, a long sleeve style elevates the look.

By Malene Birger

Milda Gathered Wrap-Effect Stretch-Velvet Maxi Dress

LPA

Dress 18 in Blue

Dark Floral Wrap Dress

The Reformation

Winslow Dress

Dark-toned florals feel whimsical and romantic on a classic wrap dress shape. Fitting for a fall wedding, right?

Zimmermann

Women's Maples Floral Silk Mini-Wrap Dress

ASTR the Label

Tyra Black Floral Print Long Sleeve Wrap Dress

City Chic

Shadow Floral Maxi Dress

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.