Yes, I know – we’ve talked at length about wedding guest attire for all of the seasons. But now that fall is officially here, it’s time to get right into it and explore some of the top fashion trends from Petal & Pup thanks to their gorgeous new collection! I had the privilege to try a few of these dresses myself; this isn’t my first time wearing Petal & Pup dresses. They fit like a glove! I adore their dresses and the quality of their fabrics!
In this blog post, I’m answering a question from reader, Veronica. She wants to know what kind of dress she should wear to an upcoming autumnal wedding. She writes,
“Dear Emmaline, I’m going to my cousin’s wedding in late October and I can’t seem to find an outfit to wear. It’s a semi-formal wedding attire, what does that mean exactly? What kind of dress should I wear to a fall wedding with this dress code? Thanks for your help! Love the blog.”
Thank you, Veronica! I appreciate you writing. A fall wedding gives you the opportunity to wear a deep, rich color; get dressy in your favorite shade of green (like emerald), go blue with navy, or opt for a little red number in burgundy. You can also go a bit lighter in a shade like lavender or rose. Make sure your dress is just the right length for the occasion (semi-formal calls for short to midi-length) and make sure you accessorize with dressy heels, jewelry, and a purse.
Don’t go overboard here: a fall wedding with semi-formal attire is perfect for going dressy – but it isn’t black tie. It is best to avoid a long length dress; however, a more casual maxi works in place of, say, a ballgown. :)
I’m not sure what kind of color palette you like, or what neckline you prefer, so here are some suggestions in a variety of fall-inspired looks. I hope something here strikes your inspiration! Have fun at the wedding!
NOTE: These are from their 2024 fall collection if you’d like to see more!
Pleated Gold Strappy Asymmetrical Hemline
Pleated One-Shoulder Midi with Rose Print
Hunter Green Tiered Maxi
Two-Piece Dark Rose Off-the-Shoulder Satin Midi
Bronze Halter Midi Dress in Satin
Black Halter Midi
Blue Cut-Out Midi Lace Overlay Dress
Black Wide-Leg Jumpsuit
One-Shoulder Burgundy Jumpsuit
Black One-Shoulder Pleated Midi
Black and Ivory Rose Floral Sleeveless Maxi in Satin
Blush Long-Sleeve Pleated Midi
Dark Rose Floral Satin Dress
Steel Gray Pleated Midi
V-Neckline Butterfly Sleeve Midi
Olive Green Criss-cross Halter Dress
Mock Neck Dark Floral Print Midi
One-Shoulder Ruffle Dress in Chocolate
Strappy Floral Pleated Maxi
Long Sleeve Orange Satin Midi with Cut-Outs
Floral Maxi with Halter Neckline
And that about does it! There’s more to see here. I hope one of these outfits helps you for the upcoming nuptials!
Hope it helps! Thanks so much for writing.
xo
Emma
