Everything this year has been disrupted and weddings planned over spring and summer have all had to be rescheduled and moved. Weddings are allowed to now take place (with limitations on guest lists), meaning they are starting to resume, and invitations are stacking up for next year. If you’re starting to plan and hunt for wedding guest looks this is where we step in, as we’ve looked through the thousands of dresses available on the high street and from designers.
I’ve genuinely spent hours hunting down the coolest, most appropriate Autumn-ready wedding guest dresses around. Longer sleeves feature on most of these frocks, of course, as well as hemlines staying in the midi length area. That said, these dresses are meant to last, so expect to keep wearing them over the festive period and next year’s wedding season and for years to come after. Also, bonus tip for 2021’s nuptials: If you buy your outfit now, chances are by the time the wedding comes around, no one else will be wearing the same.
The ultimate autumn/winter dress.
Just because it’s getting colder doesn’t mean you can’t choose a bright dress.
Rixo continues to wow us with beautiful dresses.
Florals and flouncy—you can’t go wrong, really.
Wear with a black headband and gold accessories.
Such a gorgeous print.
From one of K-Mid’s favourite brands.
Chic!
Wear with strappy orange heels and a headband to make this feel dressed up.
A great option from Topshop.
Vintage prints are still going strong, and this one from Whistles is a winner.
We can imagine wearing this one well into the festive season.
This neckline is everything.
If you’ve got a wedding coming up in early September, this one is ideal.
Pair with strappy sandals or mules.
Simple and elegant.
Vampire’s Wife is a favourite of shopping editor Joy.
Be still our fashion-loving hearts.
Red shoes will look great with this dress.
So romantic.
Goth, but make it fashion.
This is from one of our new favourite dress brands.
A great option for next year’s spring and summer weddings.
Simple, elegant and inexpensive.
Editor Emma Spedding owns this dress in two different colours, that’s how much she loves it.
One for weddings and holiday evenings.
A solid all-rounder dress: wear to weddings, garden parties, and festive parties.
From the coolest new brand around.
Wear with an oversized jacket.
Dramatic and sassy.
To make jaw drops (although not upstage the bride), choose this gorgeous gown.
Self-Portrait wins again with this polka dot beauty.
Wear this dress right through to the Christmas period.
A pretty pink frock that will last.
Vintage prints are everywhere right now.
A smart choice.
Versatile but still great for weddings. Wear with a colourful blazer over the top and strappy heels.
