Is this dress appropriate for an early fall wedding?

paelaf

paelaf

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#1
I just scored this phillip lim dress for a great price and want to wear it to a wedding at the end of sept. even though it's more appropriate for a summer wedding. How would you guys recommend accessorizing it to make it more autumn-appropriate? Or does it not matter? Normally I would go safe with gold sandals/clutch. But it's such a 'pretty' dress maybe something a bit edgier would be more interesting. What do you guys think?
 

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#2
Wow that's a beautiful dress. I don't think you need to make it autumn appropriate. I would just bring a wrap or shawl if you think you will get cold. Personally I would love it with silver or black shoes and bag.
 
#4
Love the color! gorgeous dress, and i think it is def appropriate. I think silver shoes will go lovely. You can get a neutral shawl to go with it if its going to be chilly.
 
#5
O:huh:ohh that's beautiful. I think it's appropriate. I love the idea of wearing it with silver shoes. That'd be too cute. I have a wedding to attend in September and I'm having a hard time looking for a dress myself.
 
#7
depends what area of the country you're in - if you're in the south or somewhere else where it's sweltering until halloween, then go for it. if you're someplace where it gets colder earlier, you may want to find something else.
 
#10
Hmm didn't Jessica Biel wear a similar dress to an awards show last year? Maybe not the same cut it but it was definetely a bright magenta. She put a thick black belt around her waist, it looked really nice like that..more structured and defined. Maybe you could try something like that, to add more dark colors to the palette? I can't tell if the dress would look good with a belt.

The color is a bit shocking for fall , though. LOVE the dress.
 
#11
That is a GORGEOUS dress!! =D I think it really depends on where you live. If you live in a warm sunny place like Southern California... that dress would fit perfectly even at a Winter Wedding!! If you live in a place that's cold, it wouldn't be 100% appropriate but it should still be fine if you ask me, maybe wear it with a rich brown shawl?
 
#14
Well the wedding is in CT and while it's not the coldest place, it's definitely not So Cal or Florida. One thing is that this won't be a particularly fashionable crowd so I don't think there will be much judgment from others, but I guess I just want to feel good...comfortable, and appropriate. I was originally looking for a plum dress, but haven't found one that I like. I had been eyeing this dress all summer and couldn't pass it up when it was on sale down from $750. I have several weddings I could save it for next spring but I feel like I'll want to wear it now! I like the idea of wearing it with black. It would make it less soft. Oh well, I guess I'll decide once I get it and have a backup if it's totally unsuitable for the weather. Thanks to everyone for your input! It's much appreciated!
 
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