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Stylish and Affordable Fall Wedding Guest Dresses

By Jenna Sims
August 23, 2019
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Being a wedding guest during autumn serves as a great reason to add a couple of beautiful new dresses to your closet. If you're heading to a wedding during the fall season, it's time to break out the pretty jewel tones and long sleeve styles that aren't an option during Southern summer wedding season. And we think you'll love these picks so much that you'll want to wear them over and over again even after the wedding is over.
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Gala Ready Green Floral Peint Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Midi Dress

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BUY IT: $82; lulus.com

Make a statement in this off-the-shoulder dress that will be as comfortable as it is pretty as you own the dance floor. 

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ASTR the Label Lace Midi Dress

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BUY IT: $89; nordstrom.com

Fall in the South doesn't necessarily mean the temperatures are much cooler than they would be during a summer wedding, so this breezy dress in a jewel tone will suit the occasion. 

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Lulus Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress

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BUY IT: $86; lulus.com

Lace sleeves add a touch of elegance to this maxi dress and the open back makes a statement. Also available in burgundy, black, blush pink, and gray. 

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Gibson x City Safari Tara Gibson Pleated Popover Dress

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BUY IT: $79; nordstrom.com

You'll be pretty in pleats in this orange number. The dress is also available in a bold snakeskin pattern that would be a great choice for other events. 

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Calvin Klein Round Neck Sleeveless Illusion Hem Crepe A-Line Dress

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BUY IT: $89.99; dillards.com

You can't go wrong with a flattering A-line style. Here, it's paired with a deep jewel tone and fun hemline making it fit for a fall wedding. 

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Charles Henry Off the Shoulder Dress

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BUY IT: $88; nordstrom.com

Pair this little black dress with statement earrings and fun shoes for a showstopping and flattering look. 

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Louna Red Tie Back Dress

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RENT IT: $30/4 days; renttherunway.com

If you don't want to add another dress to your closet, use Rent the Runway to score a wedding-ready look at a fraction of the price. 

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Adrianna Papell Chiffon-Overlay A-Line Dress

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BUY IT: $99; macys.com

A flowy chiffon overlay will create a beautiful silhouette as you move about. 

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Draper James Floral Wrap Flounce Dress

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BUY IT: $125; draperjames.com

Pair this wrap dress with a nude block heel for a Reese Witherspoon-approved look for an afternoon wedding. 

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I. Madeline Black Floral Print Midi Dress

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BUY IT: $96; lulus.com

Wear your hair in an updo to reveal the keyhole back of this fall floral look. 

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Ann Taylor Pleated Shift Dress

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BUY IT: $129; anntaylor.com

Use accessories to dress up this pleated purple look for a wedding and choose more casual accessories to dress it down for work or date night throughout the rest of the season. 

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1 of 11 Gala Ready Green Floral Peint Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Midi Dress
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