These are the Best Autumn Wedding Guest Outfits for 2024 Celebrations

We all love a good wedding knees up and a chance to throw on a bit of glam. Luckily the traditional wedding season calendar now more than ever, extends year round. Which means you might be on the hunt for the perfect autumn wedding guest outfit right now. And for the chillier season, your outfit may look a little different. Maxi lengths make a more practical choice to beat the chill, and you can lean into more wintery tones and textures. Oh, there is so much fun to be had. Read on if you don’t believe me…

Maxi Lengths

Maxi lengths are firmly back on the agenda and this makes autumn/winter wedding guest-ready outfits all the more simple. Not only does a maxi-length hem add a certain drama to your wedding guest entrance, but it also negates the tights debate. Win, win.

Reformation Ronda Silk Dress
Reformation Ronda Silk Dress, £498

Such pretty colours.

SELF-PORTRAIT
Floral-appliqué polka-dot satin maxi dress.
SELF-PORTRAIT Floral-appliqué polka-dot satin maxi dress, £530

Polka dots have been low-key trending for a while and they make a classic choice too. This Self Portrait number with corsage detail is dreamy.

COS heralds the return of romance and this whimsical piece encapsulates the trend. It's crafted from recycled voile, the fibres of which are made from pre- and post-consumer waste, and designed with subtle raw edges, asymmetric seams and a flared hem that lends it a sense of movement. Offset the floaty shape with leather Mary-Jane flats.
COS FLOATY ASYMMETRIC MIDI DRESS, £115

Asymmetric hems are also trending.

Reformation navy blue Annabelle Silk Maxi Dress Es
Reformation Annabelle Silk Dress Es, £448

This gorgeous maxi comes in sizes 18-28 and sizes 4-16.

TOVE Eula jersey corset dress
TOVE Eula jersey corset dress, £1,185

From the colour to the trending bubble hem and statuesque silhouette, this Tove dress is too good.

SIR blue Depeche Balconette satin gown
SIR Depeche Balconette satin gown, £610

The colour and silhouette of this SIR dress are a dream.

Tactile Textures & Surface Interest

Fun feathers, sequins, and shimmer feel so much more seasonally appropriate for an Autumn wedding. They just so happen to be a key autumn/winter trend too…

COS long STRIPED SEQUINNED SLIP DRESS in black and beige with thin straps and v neck.
COS STRIPED SEQUINNED SLIP DRESS, £155

The unexpected sequins on this striped slip make it stand out from the crowd.

STAUD brown Casey sequined maxi dress
STAUD Casey sequined maxi dress, £570

So gorgeous.

H&M pink Jacquard-weave dress
H&M Jacquard-weave dress, £37.99

This is such a steal.

TOTEME Strapless fil coupé midi dress
TOTEME Strapless fil coupé midi dress, £895

A chic way to do feathers.

Ghospell Harper blue bubble maxi dress
Ghospell Harper Bubble Midi Dress, £95

Plump for a bubble hem this season and you won’t regret it.

NENSI DOJAKA Sequined corset dress, £1,465

Ready for a serious party come any season.

Jumpsuits

A simple jumpsuit makes such a stunning entrance at a wedding, plus will keep you warmer in winter. There are so many elegant evening options around right now, so it’s the perfect time to snap one up if you don’t already have a staple in your wardrobe for such occasions.

TOTEME black Crêpe satin jumpsuit
TOTEME Crêpe satin jumpsuit, £600

So chic.

Mango long blue jumpsuit
Mango Long strap jumpsuit, £49.99

Such a pretty shade.

COS black wide leg jumpsuit.
COS V-NECK WIDE-LEG JUMPSUIT, £95

Ultra versatile.

Burgundy whistles Bandeau Jumpsuit
Whistles Bandeau Jumpsuit, (£169) £99

This shade is perfect for autumn.

Me + Em black and white Monochrome Halterneck Jumpsuit + Belt
Me + Em Monochrome Halterneck Jumpsuit + Belt, £350.00

Slinky.

Me + Em 2-In-1 Tux Jumpsuit Fluid Wool-Blend Tailoring Fabric
Me + Em 2-In-1 Tux Jumpsuit Fluid Wool-Blend Tailoring Fabric, £395.00

Wear this simple but stunning jumpsuit with or without straps, or check out this Whistles black bandeau jumpsuit in the sale.

Autumnal Florals

Florals always make sense for a wedding, but make them dark and moody for the perfect autumn wedding guest outfit.

Reformation Parma Dress, £298

This autumnal hued maxi makes a stunning choice.

Reformation Suki Dress
Reformation Suki Dress, £248

As would this on-point burgundy number. The Reformation cassette silk dress also comes in this same gorgeous print.

Erdem's gown draws on the svelte silhouettes of '30s styles, which always feel elegant. It's made from weightless silk-voile that's patterned with pretty flowers and gathered at the high neck and waist. The cascading sleeves enhance its fluidity and the ties can be fastened neatly or left to drape.
ERDEM Pussy-bow gathered floral-print silk-voile gown, £2,695

Dream dress.

Rixo Pearl Silk Midi Dress
Rixo Pearl Silk Midi Dress, £325

This is so pretty and also comes in a long sleeve silk midi version.

COS ASYMMETRIC PRINTED MIDI DRESS
COS ASYMMETRIC PRINTED MIDI DRESS, £115.00

Autumn ready in every way.

Rixo rose print Bondi silk midi dress
Rixo Bondi Silk Midi Dress, £255

The red rose print is so romantic.

Bright Midi Dress

Make a midi dress more statement in a bold hue.

Ghospell red Kali Shirred Midi Dress
Ghospell Kali Shirred Midi Dress, £95

The drop waist silhouette and shade are so on-point.

Sleeveless midi dress featuring a boat neck and a form-fitting silhouette with draped detailing.
& Other Stories Draped Sleeveless Midi Dress, £67

Such a pretty hue.

SIMKHAI green Rita halterneck midi dress
SIMKHAI Rita halterneck midi dress, £595

Stunning in any season.

Mango magenta Lyocel cowel neck midi-dress
Mango Lyocel midi-dress, £55.99

This simple but stunning Mango dress comes in magenta and blue.

Red COS KNITTED RUFFLED-HEM MIDI DRESS
COS KNITTED RUFFLED-HEM MIDI DRESS, £110

If you have been looking for an excuse to buy this sassy COS dress, take this as your sign.

COS GATHERED ASYMMETRIC MIDI DRESS
COS GATHERED ASYMMETRIC MIDI DRESS, £85.0

The perfect autumnal shade and in such a flattering shape.

Black But Extra

I am personally a fan of black at any wedding, but come darker days it looks even more appropriate. Stand out from the crowd by plumping for something with a little added interest, like pops of white, a print, or surface interest.

TOTEME
Plissé maxi dress
TOTEME Plissé maxi dress, £440

A great pick for so many occasions.

& Other Stories Silk Midi Skirt, £125

This plisse skirt and matching top are so versatile.

VICTORIA BECKHAM
Colorblocked jersey midi dress
VICTORIA BECKHAM Colorblocked jersey midi dress, £995

An oh-so-chic way to do the bubble hem trend.

COS black ruched maxi dress.
COS RUCHED MAXI DRESS, £95

Give the drop waist hem a go and throw in some flattering ruching whilst you’re at it.

Me + Em black Sheer Panelled Evening Knit Maxi Dress
Viscose Stretch
Me + Em Sheer Panelled Evening Knit Maxi Dress, £250.00

The sophisticated way to do sheer.

Rixo black and white polka dot Iggy Midi Dress
Rixo Iggy Midi Dress, £265

Polka dots are always a winning choice. There is also a rose pink version of this dress.

SIR
Arte printed silk satin slip dress
£ 486
SIR Arte printed silk satin slip dress, £486

This printed slip is so gorgeous.

Satin midi dress featuring thin shoulder straps and a square neckline. Fastened with a zipper at the back.
& Other Stories Strappy Satin Midi Dress, £115

Ok, it’s not exactly black, but this chic dress has to be included.

Volume

Voluminous full skirts are trending and they make such an apt choice for a wedding.

Reformation red and white polka dot spaghetti strap a line Jaelyn Dress.
Reformation Jaelyn Dress, £298

Red can sometimes seem a little stand out for a wedding, so break it up with polka dots like this pretty Reformation number in a more demure silhouette.

arket black Sculptural Lyocell-Blend Dress
Arket Sculptural Lyocell-Blend Dress, £149

A simple but stunning option.

ZIMMERMANN
Polka-dot linen midi dress
ZIMMERMANN Polka-dot linen midi dress, £675

So classic and so good.

& Other Stories Midi dress featuring an asymmetric, ruffled skirt and spaghetti shoulder straps.
& Other Stories Strappy Ruffled Midi Dress, £145

This gorgeous floral number also comes in black.

NINA RICCI
Faille minidress
NINA RICCI Faille minidress, £765

This shade of blue is so dreamy.

Me + Em One Shoulder Midi Dress + Corsage
Me + Em One Shoulder Midi Dress + Corsage, £295.00

This Me + Em option one shoulder number is stunning with or without the corsage detail.

Silky & Slinky

On the opposite end of the spectrum, plump for something slinky and silky that will easily take you from day to night for your autumn wedding guest outfit.

& Other Stories dark red Sleeveless satin dress featuring a glossy, satin finish and a round neckline. Finished with a keyhole closure at the neck.
& Other Stories Sleeveless Satin Midi Dress, £97

In this season’s favourite oxblood shade…

Ankle-length, sleeveless, A-line dress in softly draping silk with a sheen. Narrow cut at the top with a round neckline and a concealed zip at the back of the neck. Lined.
H&M Silk dress, £139.99

The unusual shade looks amazing on this simple silhouette.

SIMONE ROCHA Bow-detail polka-dot maxi dress
SIMONE ROCHA Bow-detail polka-dot maxi dress, £905

So chic.

Omnes Iris Maxi Dress in Black, £85.00

Oh-so-versatile.

ROHE Halterneck silk-satin maxi dress
ROHE Halterneck silk-satin maxi dress, £630

The silhouette of this dress is stand-out.

SIR Aries lace-trimmed silk satin gown
SIR Aries lace-trimmed silk satin gown, £486

If Sir’s sassy lace-trimmed Aries gown is out of your reach, see this Omnes black lace trim maxi dress.

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