19 Fall Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget

“Dressing appropriately for a fall wedding as a guest is all about finding the right balance between style and comfort while also considering the season's weather and the venue,” notes Appelt. Her number one pointer: You want to be on the lookout for a dress that won’t overshadow the bride, because it’s her big day after all…not yours. For example, “Stay away from delicate sheer dresses,” says Conroy. “While they’re having a moment, the barely-there look is a sure way to take attention away from the bride. It’s a close second to wearing white at a wedding.” Noted.

Instead, Conroy suggests opting for some of the hottest looks of the season, like voluminous puff sleeves and ruffled trim dresses. P.S. I predict that the uber-popular green color trend will still be going strong well into 2025 (and 2026, too). In other words, expect to see many green shades on wedding guest dresses.

Picking a dress for a fall wedding can be stressful based on the sheer number of gowns online, but the fashion experts are here to help. “Colors like balmy caramel, vibrant jewel tones, eternal gold and mustard,” as well as a dose of texture, like “a feathered heel, croc embossed metallic clutch, fringed shawl or ribbon ankle-wrapped stilettos bring the heat on chilly fall evenings,” Conroy tells me. Butter yellow, anyone?

“If you want [to highlight] your curves, punchy colors and textured frocks made of velvet are sure winners. The latter also keeps you warm as evening turns to night,” she adds. Most importantly, Appelt reminds that it all comes down to finding an outfit that’s not only appropriate, but that expresses your style. So, whether you're headed to an indoor glam wedding or an outdoor micro wedding, we've found the most gorgeous wedding guest dresses perfect for any fall affair.