Love is a celebration in a jewel toned silk dress for fall

Wedding | August 14, 2019

Jewel Tones For Fall Weddings

Spring and summer get all the glory when it comes to being considered “wedding season,” but in the past few years, we’ve actually had just as many (if not more) friends tying the knot in September, October and November. Personally, I think getting married in the fall is super cool (sometimes literally). The mood is elegant, the decor and sometimes even the natural surroundings create such stunning backdrops. Since today is Rich and my fourth wedding anniversary, I’ve got weddings on the brain and am looking forward to some very special fall weddings we have coming up this season when (hopefully) my midsection has returned to pre-watermelon status and my dress options multiply in number. Until then, I wanted to share this emerald green look I wore to a wedding recently, as I think it’s such a good dose of jewel-toned inspiration for all the formal events that come up in fall.

The dress I’m wearing is by Roland Mouret and is an investment, but currently 40% off on Net-A-Porter. The silk blend satin gown is cut to be worn loosely, something I appreciate these days, but it’s not the kind of loose that looks sloppy. A gathered hip and sleeve retain structure while making sure it’s one of the most comfortable formalwear options you can buy. There’s also a very subtle Grecian nod at the neck that makes the dress feel special.

The real reason I love it? The color. Maybe emerald green and I just enjoy each other’s company. Maybe it was repeated childhood viewings of The Wizard Of Oz. Whatever the reason, emerald green and I intend to spend more time together, particularly when the shade lends itself so well to fall weddings.

ROLAND MOURET

Ritts Asymmetric Satin Gown (similar HERE, HERE and HERE)

BY FAR

Thalia Leather Mules

Whether or not you’re a fan of rich greens, it’s good to remember that jewel tones in all shades are perfect for fall weddings. The peppy lift of pastels is precisely what we needed in spring and early summer, but fall events often call for a deeper shift. And, while you can always get away with black, my solution when attending something joyous like a wedding is to pop a jewel toned look (deep reds, blues, purples, ambers) in there and feel perfectly on-hue.

ROLAND MOURET

Ritts Asymmetric Satin Gown (similar HERE, HERE and HERE)

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Jeweled Four Ring Clutch

Below, shop some of my favorite jewel-toned options for fall weddings and formal events of all kinds. Autumn’s color palette is a vibrant one if you shop for it correctly—there’s no need to retreat to the land of neutrals after Labor Day, I promise you.