It's a big day for your mom, too. She'll look and feel her best in one of these seasonal outfits.
1 of 23
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.
1 of 23
2 of 23
Zac Posen
Zac Posen Mermaid Gown, $1,190, saks.com
.
2 of 23
3 of 23
Temperley London
Temperley London "Eclipse" Corded Lace Midi Dress, $875, netaporter.com
.
3 of 23
4 of 23
Tibi
Tibi "Savanna" Asymmetric Ruffled Crepe Dress, $889, matchesfashion.com
.
4 of 23
5 of 23
Hayley Paige Occasions
Hayley Paige Occasions Gathered Chiffon Gown, $285, nordstrom.com
.
5 of 23
6 of 23
Alice & Olivia
Alice & Olivia "Kye" V-Neck Ruffle Dress, $440, saks.com
.
6 of 23
7 of 23
Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurung Long-Sleeve Ruched Dress, $2,895, shopbop.com
.
7 of 23
8 of 23
Badgley Mischka Couture
Badgley Mischka Couture Embellished Popover Gown, $3,300, nordstrom.com
.
8 of 23
9 of 23
Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman
Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman Embellished Long-Sleeve Dress, $600, saks.com
.
9 of 23
10 of 23
Shoshanna
Shoshanna Midnight Peregrine Midi Dress, $550, shoshanna.com
.
10 of 23
11 of 23
White House Black Market
White House Black Market Black Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress, $220, whitehouseblackmarket.com
.
11 of 23
12 of 23
Fendi
Fendi Embroidered Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, $4,550, saks.com
.
12 of 23
13 of 23
Lela Rose
Lela Rose Seamed Lace Dress, $1,595, saks.com
.
13 of 23
14 of 23
Valentino
Valentino Lace-Trimmed Printed Silk-Chiffon Gown, $11,700, netaporter.com
.
14 of 23
15 of 23
Diane Von Furstenberg
Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Gown, $650, netaporter.com
.
15 of 23
16 of 23
Talbots
Talbots Founce Sleeve Dress with Lace Sleeves, $179, talbots.com
.
16 of 23
17 of 23
Banana Republic
Banana Republic Printed Maxi Shirt Dress, $148, bananarepublic.com
.
17 of 23
18 of 23
Prada
Prada Feather-Trimmed Silk-Georgette Dress $2,620, netaporter.com
.
18 of 23
19 of 23
Zara
Zara Midi Dress with Elastic Waist, $89.90, zara.com
.
19 of 23
20 of 23
Vince Camuto
Vince Camuto Embellished Gown with Ruched Waist, $208, nordstrom.com
.
20 of 23
21 of 23
St. John Evening
St. John Evening Crepe Column Gown with Cape, $1,795, nordstrom.com
.
21 of 23
22 of 23
Theory
Theory V-neck Evening Dress, $525, theory.com
.
22 of 23
23 of 23
Roksanda
Roksanda "Camillo" Sleeveless Satin and Georgette Dress, $1,843, matchesfashion.com
.
23 of 23
- 3 Eco-Friendly Wedding Flower Ideas That Are Simple and Impactful
- Following Their Unofficial Las Vegas Elopement, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Are Now Legally Married
- This Couple Hosted a Flower-Filled Rooftop Wedding Celebration in Downtown Washington D.C.
- This Couple Tied the Knot Under a Chuppah Surrounded by Aspen Trees in Colorado