What To Wear to 4 Different Types of Fall Weddings

Sometimes a dressy-casual dress code can be the most challenging. Just how casual will it be? We recommend taking a nod from the venue location and doing a quick Instagram search to see what other people have worn. But rest assured: You can always play it safe with a lacy dress. And since it’s fall, why not play it up a jewel-tone? We love the flattering mock neck of this style, plus, it’s an easy option to rewear to other fall events (or even date nights!).

We’re all tired of our feet aching by the end of the wedding reception, so it’s time to ditch the sky-high heels. These pumps by Clarks are incredibly comfortable, and the gold leather gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average heeled sandal.

Add some shimmer and shine to the outfit with this beautiful gold Anthropologie clutch. If you prefer your hands to be free during cocktail hour, this comes with an optional chain strap to wear over your shoulder.

We’re all about versatility, and a pair of earrings you can wear long after the wedding party is essential. These pavé huggies are dressy enough for the reception, but they can easily be worn with an everyday outfit if you want to add some sparkle.

Cocktail attire usually calls for something more formal, but that doesn’t mean you have to invest in a dress that you’ll only wear once. This faux wrap dress is comfortable and hugs your frame but it won’t split in the front and cause any wardrobe malfunctions like a traditional wrap dress may. Flutter sleeves give a bit of a whimsical touch to this dress, but it also makes it fall appropriate if you need some extra coverage for warmth. This one also comes in black, which is totally fine to wear to a wedding (whoever said it’s not unintentionally made dressing for weddings way harder).

Dance the night away comfortably in these flat mules. The pointed toe will lengthen the appearance of your legs similarly to how heels would, but you won’t find yourself teetering on uneven surfaces or flinging your shoes off after the ceremony like you may with stilettos. Plus, these are a great dress shoe for work or date night after the big celebration, too.

A clutch is the arch nemesis of tote bag and large purse wearers, as they tend to only fit a tube of chapstick and a credit card. This one, however, is different. Reviewers say it easily fits lipstick, a phone, and a pair of glasses, which makes it the stylish version of Mary Poppins’s magic bag.

These look a little bit like corkscrews, but we promise they’re comfortable. Not unlike you would open a wine bottle, you twist these into your piercing, but they end up looking like two earrings, despite comfortably sitting on your ears as one. It’s sorcery, but it somehow stays in your ears, even if you’re head banging to your favorite song after dinner.

Just because it’s black-tie doesn’t mean you need to wear black. This sage green satin maxi dress by BHLDN has a deep V neckline and an empire waist, and its sleeves will keep you covered in case the venue is chilly.

If you think a pair of heels can’t feel like walking on literal clouds, wait until you put these babies on. Aerosoles perfected the versatile heel, and these have a memory foam footbed that cradles your feet, a chunky heel that’s incredibly easily to boogie in, and an adjustable ankle strap for the perfect fit. Commerce editor Katie P. got rid of all of her other heels after wearing these to a wedding recently — so they’re really that good.

This pearlescent clutch won’t only add a bit of shimmer to your neutral look, but it’ll protect whatever you keep inside of it. It’s made from a durable acrylic material that stands up to bumps and spills, no matter how crazy things get after the ceremony.

The best part about a destination wedding in warm weather is getting to wear a more colorful, breezy outfit. The giant floral print on this mustard yellow Farm Rio maxi-dress will not only match the locale, it’s also made from cotton so you won’t feel constricted (or sweat as much) on the dance floor in it.

Anchor the tropical-printed dress with a pair of honey brown heels. This on-trend pick by Vince Camuto features woven detailing that you’ll be able to easily mix and match with other outfits on the trip, as well.

Avoiding baggage fees by packing lightly in a carry-on is great until you find you can’t pack all the outfits you want. Instead of taking up precious space with both a wedding and day-trip bag, opt for one that can do both. Handwoven by artisans, this bag doubles as a crossbody and a clutch, and it gives back to the makers who created it, too. Ten percent of all Bembien proceeds go to Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to the social and economic advancement of artisan communities all around the globe.

Mirror the tropical landscape around you with an organically shaped earring, like this one from Gorjana. The earrings are small enough that they won’t clash with your standout dress, and you’ll be wear them around town as you explore the locale before or after the wedding, because you did make a vacation out of the destination celebration, right?