If you have several save-the-dates, or more likely, date changes stuck to your refrigerator, you're not alone: the fall wedding season is just around the corner. It's finally time to reunite with family and friends in a fabulous fall-appropriate dress (opens in new tab) and a pair of comfortable but chic heels (opens in new tab). Try one of these wedding guest ensembles with elements you can mix and match as you please, from colorful maxi gowns (opens in new tab) to shorter, outfits that will make you dance the night away.

Dress code: black tie optional

Our style book allows you to take some liberties with the black-tie dress code, choosing a flirty maxi-length gown that can be dressed up with sophisticated jewelry and gold accessories.

Dress code: tropical destination wedding

If you've come a long way to see a friend get married, you want to look great too. Choose whimsical prints that show off the scenery. Accessories with fun silhouettes and bold pops of color can be worn throughout your trip.

Dress code: before you're slipping into your sweatshirt (opens in new tab) again for the winter months, consider it permission to show some skin. For outdoor weddings, lean toward floral motifs and natural materials like linen and straw.

Dress code: courthouse school

Spend an afternoon at City Hall in a sophisticated separates look that can be incorporated into your wardrobe again and again. Incorporate fun fabrics and florals to break away from the dark hues and create a smart yet celebratory look.