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1. A forest green lace dress with such an elegant and dainty aesthetic you'll kinda feel like a magical fall fairy. The question is, are you the mischief-causing or goody-goody type of fairy? 🧚♀️
2. A satin faux-wrap midi dress because I'm pretty sure it'd be a major fashion ~faux-pas~ to wear anything but this chic and trendy little number to your next wedding.
3. A smocked skater dress if you're not quite ready to let go of the florals but also know it's time to put away the summer wardrobe. Enter this little darling featuring a similar flower design only in a more autumnal color.
4. A sexy cocktail dress you'll wear for much more than just that upcoming wedding. Like hello smokeshow! 🔥
5. A black backless number that manages to be both modest and sexy at the same time, which I really didn't think was even possible until now. Kinda perfect for those weddings wear you don't want to offend Grandma but also aren't tryna go home alone.
6. A sleeveless tiered maxi dress with cascading lace ruffles that'll swing and sway as you dance the night away (which is just the distraction you need to keep people from noticing you ditched your shoes and are dancing barefoot).
7. A black bodycon mini dress since it can be dressed up or down, depending on how fancy the wedding is. Plus, everyone needs a long-sleeve LBD for fall anyways.
8. A long-sleeve wrap dress so you can get the *perfect* fit without needing to get it custom-tailored — just adjust the dress and tie it in place. Plus, you won't have to worry about being chilly in the crisp autumn air either!
9. A velvety strapless tulip dress that will have everyone wondering who the royal guest is (spoiler: it's you).
10. An emerald green bodycon mini dress featuring chic bell sleeves, because if it's cool enough that you need to wear sleeves, you might as well make sure they're extra stylish. And P.S., there's a fun little bow-tie sash in the back too!
11. A unique ruffly midi dress made even more adorable by the swiss dot texture, split sleeves, and thigh slit. I don't know about you, but I'm getting a lot of fun retro vibes here.
12. A tiered mock neck dress to keep things fun and ✨glamorous✨ despite opting for a more conservative dress. Thanks to the shiny fabric, you'll be shimmering and twinkling like a movie star.
13. A floral chiffon maxi dress just bursting with style. We're talking double-ruffle sleeves, a button up corset-like waist accent, twirly tiers, and a sexy side slit, all in one stunning ensemble.
14. A trumpet midi dress if you want to make sure the newlyweds (and everyone else for that matter) don't overlook you among the sea of wedding guests. With such a unique floral lace/mesh overlay design, you're sure to stand out (but in the best of ways, I promise).
15. An off-the-shoulder floor-length dress with big balloon sleeves that make! a! statement! The statement being that you are indeed a fairy princess attending the fairytale wedding of your best friend.
16. A strappy-back skater dress to keep things business in the front (i.e. wedding ceremony) and party in the back (i.e. wedding reception). To really pull off the transition, you'll probably need a jacket, though.
17. A sleek one-shoulder maxi dress so you can show off your left shoulder, which is, after all, your good side. JK jk, I know that's not the main reason to wear this dress, but it's definitely a bonus. The real allure of this beauty is its timeless style — simple and elegant.
18. A V-neck bodycon dress since the scalloped detailing along the neckline and hem add that extra ~je ne sais quoi~. Translation: you needn't worry about finding a necklace to go with it. Just pair it with cute heels or boots, and you're all set!
19. A satin-y mock neck number if you know your relatives will low-key judge you for showing pretty much any amount of cleavage, and you just don't have the energy to deal with their nonsense. This stunning dress is undeniably classy and will leave them absolutely speechless for once.
20. A cable knit sweater dress for those casual outdoor fall weddings that are also so dang cold. Pair this with some boots, and you've got the perfect solution to staying both cozy and chic!
21. An absolutely stunning high-low ballgown to wear to that super formal fall wedding you were invited to, because turns out, your old bridesmaid dresses really ain't it. This is.
22. A ruched asymmetrical midi dress because l'm gonna let you in on a secret here — a ruched silhouette works magic. It's super gorg and makes every body look amazing, AKA instant confidence boost.
23. An embroidered sequin dress so mesmerizingly gorgeous you should probably start practicing graciously accepting compliments left and right, because you're gonna get a ton of them.
24. A classic cocktail midi dress that'll look cute and chic whether you wear it by itself or throw on a cute jean jacket or shrug.
25. A tulle dress featuring a deep V-neck, open back, and dual side slits, so you can show off some skin beneath that sexy sheer fabric.
26. A luxe velvet maxi dress — as if it weren't already elegant enough, they added an off-the-shoulder cut to make sure you truly feel like a royal at an outing.
27. A garden spendor dress if you want a comfy, simple-cut dress, but one that's not boring. The navy blue floral pattern is just beautiful and will pair perfectly with your fave pair of fall boots.
28. A long-sleeve chiffon maxi dress since it's an absolutely stunner, but doesn't quite work for all those warm-weather spring and summer weddings, which is really such a shame. Good thing you've got a few friends who wanted to wait till fall!
29. A lace shift dress that strikes the perfect mix of casual and dressy, even more so depending on how you accessorize. In other words, you can probably wear this to almost any wedding and a wide variety of social events as well!
30. A dreamy backless dress with delicate lace detailing on the bodice and long sleeves to add some elegance while also keeping those arms from getting too cold.
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