Though we hear about it all the time, there’s actually no such thing as “wedding season”. I’m currently on the hunt for the best autumn wedding guest dresses, because although May-August are the most popular months for tying the knot, September-November nuptials exist too.

And, trust me, it’s not as simple as throwing a blazer over one of your old-faithful wedding guest dresses and calling it a day.

As we begin to see the first swathes of A/W trends lining our favourite high-street and designer stores, I’m putting my best summer wedding guest dresses on hold ’til next year and will be browsing the best fall wedding guest dresses from here on out.

Thanks to Dior, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, tulle is going to be everywhere for the upcoming season, and as for colours; gothic black and scarlet red is the way to go. Though, maybe ask the bride for her opinion on both beforehand…

The actual purchasing part is easier said than done, however. Whether you’re after the best wedding guest dresses with sleeves, something sparkly/sequin-y as we edge into winter wedding guest dress territory, or a mini dress adorned in autumnal florals, it can be hard to strike the balance between “best dressed”, “out-shining the bride” and “overly practical”. You’ll want to stay warm while posing for pics outside in the breeze, granted, but, a bit like when you’re shopping for the best spring wedding guest dresses, it’s not exactly going to be freezing either – so how to find the perfect middle?

After much deliberation and a few trend-related chats with GLAMOUR’s favourite dress brands, I’ve come to a conclusion and have 33 autumn wedding guest dresses bookmarked and ready to buy. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it.

From online clothing stores like ASOS, Nobody’s Child, Pretty Lavish and Net-A-Porter, there’s a stunning array of Instagram-ready gowns that will really pop on your feed (and IRL, too). Find them below.