The Prettiest Mother-of-Bride and-Groom Dresses for a Fall Wedding

Just as a bride doesn't want to wear a wedding dress that doesn't fit her style, her mother shouldn't feel pressured to find a gown she doesn't feel comfortable in—or feel like she has to wear a "gown" at all. There are so many styles and silhouettes to choose from, especially for fall. If you're the Jackie Kennedy, shift-wearing type, by all means, stick to a sleeveless sheath, dressed up with kitten heels, a bangle, and earrings. If black is your go-to color, get inspired by the timeless Audrey Hepburn and keep your look elegant in a black dress, whether a floor-length mermaid silhouette or velvet with flutter sleeves and a nipped-in waist. Rich jewel tones and metallics are also chic options for the cooler months; deep plums, berry, and navy also tend to flatter many skin tones.

With fall, of course, comes cooler weather, so we relish finding a long-sleeved dress for evening, as it means we won't have to wear a cardigan on top to stay warm. Luckily, designers have made long-sleeved options plentiful this season, from lace A-line dresses to those made in head-to-toe velvet, and wispy chiffon dresses with a slight 1970s influence. But whatever you choose, make sure it's a look you love.

To help inspire your search, we found 22 dresses for mothers of the bride and groom that are perfectly appropriate for a fall wedding.

Zac Posen Mermaid Gown, $1,190, saks.com

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Temperley London "Eclipse" Corded Lace Midi Dress, $875, netaporter.com

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Tibi "Savanna" Asymmetric Ruffled Crepe Dress, $889, matchesfashion.com

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Hayley Paige Occasions Gathered Chiffon Gown, $285, nordstrom.com

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Alice & Olivia "Kye" V-Neck Ruffle Dress, $440​, saks.com

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Prabal Gurung Long-Sleeve Ruched Dress, $2,895, shopbop.com

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Badgley Mischka Couture Embellished Popover Gown, $3,300, nordstrom.com

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Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman Embellished Long-Sleeve Dress, $600, saks.com

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Shoshanna Midnight Peregrine Midi Dress, $550, shoshanna.com

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White House Black Market Black Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress, $220, whitehouseblackmarket.com

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Fendi Embroidered Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, $4,550, saks.com

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Lela Rose Seamed Lace Dress, $1,595, saks.com

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Valentino Lace-Trimmed Printed Silk-Chiffon Gown, $11,700, netaporter.com

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Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Gown, $650, netaporter.com

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Talbots Founce Sleeve Dress with Lace Sleeves, $179, talbots.com

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Banana Republic Printed Maxi Shirt Dress, $148, bananarepublic.com

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Prada Feather-Trimmed Silk-Georgette Dress $2,620, netaporter.com

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Zara Midi Dress with Elastic Waist, $89.90, zara.com

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Vince Camuto Embellished Gown with Ruched Waist, $208, nordstrom.com

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St. John Evening Crepe Column Gown with Cape, $1,795, nordstrom.com

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Theory V-neck Evening Dress, $525, theory.com

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Roksanda "Camillo" Sleeveless Satin and Georgette Dress, $1,843, matchesfashion.com

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