The leaves are changing colors and the air is crisp and cool: it’s fall wedding shower season!
If you’re wondering what to wear to a bridal shower as the bride during the fall months, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, you’ll find stylish fall bridal shower outfit ideas for September through November. :)
• Tips on What the Bride Should Wear
• What to Avoid
• How to Accessorize
• Bride Sashes, Corsages, and Pins
• Top Fall Bridal Shower Outfit Ideas
Let’s get started!
It’s time to fall in love with style! An autumn wedding shower outfit is traditionally a white dress for the bride, perhaps with longer length (maxi or midi) and long sleeves or elbow-length sleeves. Short sleeve and sleeveless styles are perfectly OK: it’s totally up to you.
If you want to go with a short white bridal shower dress, that works: you do you!
If you want to wear a pattern instead of a white dress, go for it!
As The Bride, you really can’t go wrong… but here are some suggestions to steer you in the right direction.
What to Wear to a Fall Bridal Shower as the Bride
The bridal shower dress code is based on a few variables, but you’ll quickly figure out what to wear to a fall bridal shower as the bride with these tips.
Avoid Summer Colors or Pastels
Most brides wear a long white bridal shower dress to the celebration. But you can wear any color you’d like, as long as you don’t wear a summer pattern or print, bright summery shades, or pastels. It will look out of place with a fall bridal shower theme.
Here’s a perfect fall pattern for a bride who doesn’t want to wear a white bridal shower dress (by Lulu’s):
Since the weather is a bit cooler, you’ll aim for a more seasonal fabric that offers warmth. Although you can wear sleeveless or bare-shoulder styles, you’ll find more longer length sleeves, short flutter sleeves, and elbow-length sleeves for the fall months.
Match the Shower’s Tone and Formality
Choose an outfit that matches the tone and formality of the shower based on the venue.
Is the party outdoors with a casual vibe? Is it a bridal shower lunch in the early afternoon?
→ Opt for a midi length bridal shower dress or maxi, pantsuit, dressy jumpsuit, or skirt and blouse combination. A sweater dress is also a fun way to bring in a cozy, casual look as the bride.
Pair it with your favorite pair of fall boots!
For a more formal occasion, like an event hall or fancy restaurant?
→ Select a long white bridal shower dress, perhaps with long billowy sleeves or short flutter sleeves. A midi length dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline or a white floral wedding shower dress also work nicely.
Now that you know what to wear, here are some of the top fall bridal shower outfit ideas to get the inspiration flowing.
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Fall Bridal Shower Dresses for the Bride
These are beautiful options and are available in a variety of lengths, sizes, and price-points to suit any budget.
1. Long Sleeve Midi Dress in White, $94
2. Half Sleeve Sheath Dress, $69
A half-sleeve length is perfect for the fall season! The length of this dress hits at the midi length, in between the ankle and the knee.
3. White Ruffled Wide-Leg Jumpsuit, $69
4. White Mini Dress with Long Sleeves, $54
5. Floor Length Strapless Jumpsuit
6. Long Sleeve Cream Maxi Dress with Classic Bridal Buttons, $110
Check out the bridal buttons on the sleeve cuff:
7. White Lace Short Sleeve Dress with Ruffles, $92
7. White Satin Halter Midi, $79
Always in style, this classic halter midi length dress in white is a beautiful outfit choice.
8. Lace Up Midi Dress with Flowers, $99
9. White Floral Sleeve Jumpsuit, $68
10. White Strapless Lace Jumpsuit, $78
11. Short Sleeve Lace Mini, $82
12. Tiered Pleated Halter, $99
13. Long Sleeve Flowy Mini Dress, $54
14. Square Neck Sheath Bodycon Dress, $79
15. White Floral Bridal Shower Dress in Lace, $87
16. White Long Sleeve Mini, $69
Don’t forget to accessorize! Here are some tips on fall accessorizing for the shower.
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Accessorize for the Autumn Season
Shoes
Wear dressy heels, booties, block heels, or formal flats. This is a great opportunity to break in your wedding shoes, if you don’t mind wearing them for another event before the big day.
Hair and Makeup
Now is a perfect time to get your hair and makeup trial done for the wedding day. Schedule the trial-run for your fall bridal shower! you’ll love being pampered and getting a preview of how your wedding day makeup will look, albeit a bit more subdued for an afternoon shower.
It’s also a nice way to get to know your hairstylist and makeup artist before the big day.
If you prefer to do your own hairstyle and makeup application, go for it! Wear your hair in an easy up-do or wear it down for the occasion. You can add an hair adornment to dress up the look, like these bobby pins with pearls or pearl gold hair clip.
I adore this simple yet sweet white bow with pearls for your hair (by Lulu’s):
If you’re looking for a boho bridal shower look, pair this cream fedora with a lace outfit for a one-of-a-kind style that’s all your own. Dress and hat via Lulu’s.
Jewelry
Accessorize your look with jewelry that is stylish without overpowering your dress. Keep this in mind: the shower is less formal than the wedding day, but more elegant than the engagement party.
You can’t go wrong with a pair of pearl earrings, a simple pearl necklace, or bracelet: it’s a classic bridal look.
OPTIONAL: Some brides-to-be are given a special “Bride” accessory to wear, like a floral corsage, a tiara, or a pin to denote she is The Bride.
A bride-to-be sash is another suggestion (from ModParty):
You can also get sashes for the entire wedding party:
Bag
Carry a small purse or clutch bag, if you wish, to accessorize your bridal shower outfit. This pearl clutch is the perfect size! By Lulu’s.
Now that you know which fall bridal shower dresses and outfits are “in”, which style is your favorite? Tell us in the comment box below.
Where to Shop for Fall Bridal Shower Outfit Ideas
To find more fall bridal shower outfit ideas, browse the collection at Lulu’s here where we found all of this fabulous inspiration.
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Emma Arendoski
Emma is the CEO of Emmaline Bride, The Handmade Wedding Blog, published author, leading wedding expert, and wedding planner. Read her latest book: The Inspired Wedding. Wife, mother, coffee lover. Follow on Instagram and at Emmaline Baby for baby + kids inspiration.
