The Stylish Procrastinator's Guide to: FALL WEDDINGS

“Designers want me to dress like spring, in billowing things. I don’t feel like spring. I feel like a warm, red autumn.”

— MARILYN MONROE

Wedding invitations need a restaurant buzzer attached to them that goes off when you’re less than a month out from the event date. I can’t tell you how many last minute / late night web searches I’ve conducted to find something, order it, and get it here within the final hours!

I decided to help out you fellow procrastinator’s by ransacking the internet of the best fall wedding guest attire.

I always keep two things in mind when dressing for a wedding:

This is not my day, therefore being the “best dressed wedding guest” is irrelevant.
If I know the bride well, can I lean into her tastes in any way, therefore celebrating her?

Our closets all operate on a spectrum. For instance, some days I’m intensely feminine with a full skirt + heels and some days I’m more quirky masculine with a paper bag trouser + a loafer. That being said…

How can you lean in to the bride’s style? Is she a little more dark glamour? Retro romantic? Minimal and chic? Without compromising your own style, see how you can celebrate your friend on such a memorable event in her life through by way of your ensemble. I promise when you start there, being a wedding guest is a piece of (wedding) cake!

For last minute events, I always think renting is the best option. It’s usually less expensive than buying something you bought in a pinch and will probably never wear again.

Below I’ve highlighted a rainbow of dress rentals from Rent the Runway! As well as some inexpensive add-ons to complete your look.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: Self Portrait via Rent the Runway. Heels: Louise et Cie. Bag: Who What Wear (similar in black here). Earrings: Bauble Bar. Belt: J. Crew.

PAINT THE TOWN

A romantic nod fit for the occasion! Keep the pearl party going with this pearl studded bag and don’t forget a chic overcoat. Nothing ruins an outfit more than an ill-planned top layer—after all, it’s a forgotten aspect of a first impression!

WHERE TO WEAR: A November wedding inside a historic church or building.

Red Floral Dress | Nude T-Strap Heels | Pearl Heart Earrings

ETC…

CINNAMON SPICE

A little sexy and a little sweet. Keep the print on print rolling with snakeskin strappy sandals. Finish the look with a classy and timeless white wrap maxi coat.

WHERE TO WEAR: The early October rooftop wedding.

'Honey’ Earrings | Taupe Croc Bag | Burnt Orange Mermaid Dress

ETC…

GOOD AS GOLD

I love this dark glam look! Alternatively, try these glittering mesh booties instead of heels. Throw in one last hint of print with a black plaid minaudière box clutch.

WHERE TO WEAR: The late October wedding set in a music venue.

Black Suede Moto Jacket | Gold Tie Dye Maxi Dress | Gunmetal Safety Pin Earrings

ETC…

EMERALD CITY

This is the Old Hollywood wedding guest look of my dreams. Perfect if your event is just close enough to the holidays. This look is begging for an emerald faux fur topper and a gold beaded clutch.

WHERE TO WEAR: The glamorous symphony hall wedding in late November.

Emerald Bow Dress | Gold Ankle Strap Heels | Celestial Earrings

ETC…

AFTER MIDNIGHT

Navy is so chic for a fall wedding and I love the color block aspect to this look. Throw on this striped navy trench and mimic the cutout dress detail with these crosshatch ankle tie heels.

WHERE TO WEAR: The chic downtown library or art museum November wedding.

Navy Flower Earrings | Navy Colorblock Cutout Midi Dress | Floral White Crossbody

ETC…

MOODY MAROON

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Everyone’s favorite color for this time of year! My goal was to find more of an eggplant-hued dress but I ultimately loved how easy this shade is to style. Grab a classic camel coat and these unique maroon strappy sandals for an easygoing vibe.

WHERE TO WEAR: The casual, rustic early October wedding.

Heart Drop Earrings | Leopard Bag | Maroon Ruffle Sleeve Dress

ETC…

WILD ROSE

I love a good intimate, casual wedding just as much as I love to go all out and get gussied up! Pair this look with suede knee high boots and a simple pair of pink heart vintage earrings.

WHERE TO WEAR: The late October intimate backyard or city hall wedding.

Leopard Blazer | Dusty Pink Midi Dress | Tortoise Box Clutch