Author: Henry

While technically wedding season takes place smack-dab in the middle of summer (June is often the most popular month), we find that another super-popular time for couples to say “I do” is October. The weather is just getting nice and crisp, the leaves are turning, and romance is definitely in the air.

All that is fine and swell, but dressing for such an affair as a guest can be quite the challenge. It’s often too cold for your go-to slip dresses, and strappy sandals are pretty much out of season. What’s a stylish girl to do?

Let the professionals help you with this daunting task. Keep scrolling to see, once and for all, the best tactics for dressing for an October wedding.

Looking for some bridal inspiration? Take a look at the prettiest wedding-day designs, straight from New York Bridal Fashion Week.

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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.

No matter your personal style preference, if there’s one universal go-to for fall wedding dressing, it’s luxe fabrics. This season is all about velvet, satin, silk, and lace. Get in on the trend and turn heads with eye-catching materials that are plenty dressy for the occasion.

To keep the focus on what’s really important this Thanksgiving (i.e. pigging out on pecan pie, taking endless pictures of your baby niece, and staking out a prime TV-watching spot on the couch), we’ve got your wardrobe situation all planned out. Luckily, the ideas below can be created with a beautiful new faux fur or with your old winter trench. Whether your holiday is in a big city or a rural town, these outfits go over just as well as your mom’s infamous stuffing.

From several ways to style an oversize sweater to a plaid outfit designed for lazy lounging, each look is sure to impress your relatives while still allowing room for an extra helping of turkey—we promise.

Click through for 15 stylish, laid-back outfits perfect for a day of eating and lounging.