It’s one of the many knock-on effects of coronavirus; with so many weddings delayed at the height of the pandemic, all those
As the New York Times reported earlier this year, a whopping 2.5 million weddings were predicted in 2022 in the US alone, and the story is similar this side of the pond, with weddings up by 205% between July 2021 and June 2022.
Some spill over into Autumn 2022, then, is inevitable, and with a whole host of weddings happening in these traditionally cooler climes, so a whole new wardrobe is required to suit the weather, mood and vibe of a fresh season.
Yep, many will be reviewing their options, changing dates and rewriting the rulebook regarding seasonal food, seasonal weather, and perhaps most pertinently, seasonal attire. With that in mind, and with a leafy hat on our head, here are 5 tips on dressing for an autumn wedding in 2022.
Suits For Men & Women
A change of season means a change in the weather, and we’re sure you don’t need reminding of that as August’s heatwave comes to an end and the UK’s naturally woeful weather kicks back into gear.
Raincoats at the ready, then; this means a rewriting of the rulebook on traditional wedding attire.
When choosing what you’ll wear to a planned autumn wedding, you should, of course, ensure it’s weather appropriate. Everyone dreads rain on the big day, but don’t be in denial; you should be ready for it when planning your outfit for an autumn wedding; open clouds are simply way more likely than in summer.
A matching suit with your ‘plus one’ is very much on trend right now, with some fabulous ladies trouser suits for weddings currently out there on the market. Of course, this current trend grants the excuse not to wear a dress, protecting your legs from the chillier breeze of the season and nailing that sesonal look just perfectly. Perfect timing, indeed.
Also appropriate for autumn – for the ladies and the fellas – and just the right level of ‘different’ is a tweed jacket paired with trousers in a contrasting aumuntal shade. Which brings us to…
Say It With Sleeves
This autumn, we expect wedding outerwear and layers for wedding guests to be trending. Just as women’s wedding trouser suits are ideal next season for covering cold legs, so sleeves are appropriate during autumn to keep arms warm. Stylistically, it just works, too. Consider wearing fur, silk, or velvet jackets or shawls to keep up with the hip and fashionable.
If you’re not keen on layering up but want to keep the chill off in a dress, a slinky long sleeve slip dress will have you looking the part. Alternatively, balloon sleeved frocks have been everywhere this year; just make sure you don’t fly away if the autumn wind picks up.
Embrace Autumn Colours Unapologetically
Sure, it might be cliche, but there’s a real comfort in such predictability during uncertain times, we think. During autumn, the change in colour scheme is unavoidable, so it’s sensible to channel it with enthusiasm. Indeed, you could almost praise the season on its clear-as-glass branding, if you were that kind of person.
Anyway, when rewriting the theme of your wedding outfit, you should let this shift in hues and tone dictate the day’s colour palette. Auburn, maroon, dark green…earthy, rich shades take over and we’re well and truly here for it. Harness these colours in your outfit for a synergetic take on the season.
Jump Aboard
It’s not your big day. Remember that. But you can cry if you want to. You can also wear a jumpsuit if you want to, and rest assured, the famously fickle fashionistas would approve.
We already mentioned lady’s wedding trousers were very much in. Well, jumpsuit wedding outfits feel equally well suited to the unpredictable, changeable weather of autumn, we think, and are on a seemingly
For autumn weddings you’ll look both bang on trend and thoughtfully function… Could there be a better mix? Jump aboard, indeed!
Make It Metallic
For something a little different, consider a metallic dress. That swagger and sparkle simply speaks of a proper wedding party, with sequins perhaps the most direct, clear route to capturing that shimmer and shine. Against a little moodier backdrop weather wise, the sparkle of sequins or a metallic dress is bound to raise the temperature!
In fact, we’d go as far to say that sense of frivolous fashion may well see you through all the way through to the festive season. Shall we meet you under the mistletoe?