Fall party outfits for all wondering what to wear to a fall party in 2025. Festive times are here, and I put together fall party outfits 2025 that will rise to any occasion, whether a casual river party, or a white tie ball. Scroll down to see the most fashionable fall party outfits and pick up the best fall party outfit ideas for your immediate RSVP.

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Key Takeaways

• Discover stylish fall party outfits for various occasions in 2025, from casual river parties to formal galas.
• Consider the dress code when choosing outfits; guides are available for cocktail, black tie, and white tie events.
• Explore numerous outfit ideas hyperlinked for quick purchases, ensuring you’re ready for your next RSVP.
• Paid subscribers gain access to exclusive styling guides, trend reports, and personalized consultations.
• Free styling sessions are available for those who help build the subscriber base of Brunette from Wall Street.
• The guide includes FAQs to help readers choose the best outfits, accessories, and footwear for a fall party.

What to wear to autumn party to be the most fashionable guest on the dance floor? Something stunning, obviously!

But it depends on the dress code. *You can learn everything about the cocktail dress code, black tie attire and white tie attire, in our party dress code guides that are published on Brunette from Wall Street substack – exclusively for Brunette from Wall Street Substack paid subscribers. Subscribe/upgrade to paid if you are not on the exclusive tier yet.

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THE BEST AUTUMN PARTY OUTFITS 2025

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Now scroll down to see the best fall party outfits for fall 2025.

FORMAL FALL PARTY OUTFITS FOR THE AUTUMN GALA

You know the feeling. The party is over, but you are still living in the moment.

The impressions of the Autumn Gala remain: soaring windows, a cinematic staircase, and shimmering leaves overhead.

Surely, the real star of the evening was your dress.

1 SILVER GOWN WITH LONG GLOVES AND PARTY PUMPS

The car door clicks shut, sealing the silence of the street. Your walk to the front door is a short one, but the gown makes it a procession.

The small bids woven in your dress catch the glow from the porch light and reflect light differently as you walk. Sometimes they appear as deep as a forest at dusk, other times gleam like polished silver. The dress moves like liquid shadow, a heavy, luxurious weight that flows around you as you walk to the front door.

SHOES: Gianvito Rossi satin pumps – shop for similar here. Mine are sold out. Which is no surprise – they are super comfortable. Trust me, you will be dancing all night.

COAT: LouLou de Saison long black coat – buy here. It is made of 90% wool and 10% cashmere sourced from Loro Piana. And the sleeves are longer than on other premium coats – but this is the designer’s choice.

DRESS: long silver white tie dress – shop for similar here. Mine is sold out. But this one comes close enough. Also, it is a white tie dress. By the way, this is the dress I will buy for the next gala. It’s so beautiful that I don’t even care about the fabric.

ACCESSORIES: crystal headband tiara – shop for similar here. Or get this one that is truly exceptional.

opera gloves – buy here.

BAG: pearl black clutch – shop for similar here.

PERFUME: CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle – buy here. *Order 2 – I’ve finished my bottle in one month.

2 SEQUINNED GOWN WITH PARTY PUMPS

The best things in life are sparkling. Iridescent fabrics catch the light, sculpting out shimmering forms for glamorous adventures. Play with fluid draping and tulle details – a modern nod to old time glamour. Or go Old Hollywood in gold and sequins that will illuminate the entrance once you come back home.

You press your thumb against a glowing panel on the handle. A soft whirr and a muted click follow as the lock disengages.

The door swings open into warm but silent air. You step inside, close the door and gather the sequinned fabric of your gown in one hand to move with more purpose. Your need to charge your phone.

The rustle of the beading sounds impossibly loud in the quiet house as you head straight for the charging valet in the mud room.

Your phone is dead, the screen a black mirror. You pull it from your clutch and connect it with a sense of relief. The screen flickers to life, flashing a critical 1% before the charging icon appears. A moment later, it begins to vibrate insistently.

You ignore the social media tags, your thumb already scrolling to your friends’ group chat. But before you can type, a new message cuts through the noise.

YOU FREE YET?! We’re at Chroma Gallery. My opening is insane. You have to see this. Come NOW!

SHOES: Gianvito Rossi satin pumps – shop for similar here. Again, they are super comfortable and you will be able to dance all night.

COAT: LouLou de Saison long black coat – buy here. It is made of 90% wool and 10% cashmere sourced from Loro Piana. And the sleeves are longer than on other premium coats – but this is the designer’s choice.

DRESS: sequin gown – shop for similar here or here – even prettier.

BAG: pearl black clutch – shop for similar here.

HAIR ACCESSORIES: hair pin – buy here.

PERFUME: Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum – buy here.

CLASSY SEMI FORMAL ART GALLERY OPENING PARTY OUTFITS

An opening night at the art gallery calls for elegant cocktail attire. Again, you can learn about cocktail dress code in our dress code guides that are published on Brunette from Wall Street substack – exclusively for Brunette from Wall Street Substack paid subscribers.

3 LONG MESH SEQUIN BLACK FLORAL DRESS AND HIGH HEEL SATIN PUMPS

The gallery’s walls provide the perfect backdrop for your stunning dress. Your outfit feels like one of the artworks on display – architectural yet fluid.

As you discuss contemporary art with Marcus and his colleagues, you meet Lisa, a food critic known for her intimate dinner parties. “I’m hosting a small gathering next weekend,” she says, intrigued by your thoughtful observations about the intersection of art and cuisine.

SHOES: Malone Souliers high heel mules – buy here. Make sure you size up. I bought mine in size EU36.5 – I’m size EU36 for pumps, but always go half of size up for backless shoes. Anyway, in the right size, they are super comfortable to walk in. They give the best support for your ankles which is super important with heels so high.

DRESS: Self Portrait – my dress is sold out already, also, I know you will get obsessed with this dress.

ACCESSORIES: Boho headwear headband – order here.

BAG: pearl black clutch – shop for similar here.

OLD MONEY FALL OUTFITS FOR A DINNER PARTY

Imagine the scent of autumn spices filling the air as candlelight dances across the carefully set table.

4 RED LONG DRESS AND HIGH HEEL SLINGBACK PUMPS

Soft and sculpted, puffed sleeves and gathered hemlines envelop the form with sophisticated detail.

SHOES: Aquazzura black Kiki slingback pumps – shop for similar here or buy Amina Muaddi Begum Swarovski crystal-embellished satin slingbacks here.

DRESS: Sister Jane Red Jacquard dress – buy here. It’s a nice dress and I like it a lot. I actually bought it for the Christmas party but wasn’t able to resist wearing it for the first party that popped in my calendar.

PERFUME: Jo Malone – buy here.

MAKEUP: Guerlain powder – buy here.

5 RUFFLED BLACK SHIRT AND LONG FULL SKIRT WITH PUMPS

Step forward in a black floral print that injects energy at the table. Dark floral prints look equally fabulous paired with bold pink heels or fashionable cherry lacquer flats when you feel tired.

SHOES: pink suede pumps – shop for similar here.

TOP: black ruffle blouse – shop for similar here. My blouse has been in my closet for ages, and you can’t buy it anywhere anymore. But that’s OK, or will be, once you see this Chloé blouse. It’s just exceptional. And so old money.

SKIRT: full floral midi skirt – buy here. And yes that price is real. It is ridiculously low for the quality. The quality is exquisite and more than good enough to justify this fast fashion purchase. Even the print is right (at least on my skirt!) – that is a rare find! *My skirt was taken in, so take your normal size – it will fit you perfectly.

CUTE FALL PARTY OUTFITS FOR A COCKTAIL PARTY

Designed to shine under the spotlight – even if the spotlight is your counter top light – we see you, our beloved hostesses, these two outfits are ready to take the scene.

Rhinestones on the collar illuminate the face, full minis not to the glamour of the 00s. Get ready to dance till down!

6 SHORT EMBELLISHED BURGUNDY DENIM DRESS AND POINTY METALLIC STRAP FLAT MULES WITH A CHERRY LACQUER HEADBAND

Imagine this, the lighting is low and warm in your salon, with clusters of candles flickering on side tables. A curated playlist drifts from hidden speakers, and a window is cracked just enough to let in the crisp October air. Everything is ready.

But you are in the kitchen. And the air is thick with the scent of butter and cream. You stand at the countertop. The only thing betraying the chaos is the flour-dusted – well, everywhere.

The oven’s timer is screaming its final seconds: 0:05… 0:04…

Your hands move with frantic precision, scraping the last of the rich cookie dough onto a baking tray. You slide the tray into the oven just as the timer lets out a final, piercing shriek. You silence it with a tap and, in the same motion, pull out the previous batch. The hot tray wobbles in your grasp for a heart-stopping second before you land it safely on a cooling rack, the cookies a landscape of golden-brown perfection.

You’re not done. It’s the detail that matters most. And these cookies need some dusting sugar.

SHOES: Malone Souliers flat mules – I bought mine a while ago – they were part of an exclusive collection and sold out within days. But you can shop for similar Malone Souliers flat mules here. Make sure you size up. I bought mine in size EU36.5 – I went up for half of the size, and I feel they could be slightly bigger. Don’t get me wrong, they fit me and theyare super comfortable to walk in (they also stretched a little bit – not something I would need as I don’t have wide feet), but when I move the camera around, I see the heel looking out more than I would like. I was told that this is the designer’s choice, but still, go a half of your size up.

DRESS: H&M burgundy denim dress – buy here. Or don’t. This H&M dress is dangerous. The rhinestones are so sharp. I keep cutting myself. And it is super hard to close the button in the back. But it washes nicely. The rhinestones are truly sturdy and well attached. They won’t fall off.

ACCESSORIES: Boho headwear headband – order here.

7 MINI FULL LITTLE BLACK DRESS AND POINTY CHERRY LACQUER KITTEN HEEL SLINGBACK PUMPS

From bedazzled denim to slutry minis, an array of new styles are ready to come out and play.

SHOES: Gucci kitten heel slingback pumps – buy here. They are my favourite shoes. I love them so much and wear them way too often, because they pair with everything in my closet so well.

DRESS: Rotate Birger Christensen – shop for similar here. Or buy this one that is similar, too. But has straps – something I miss in my dress.

8 LITTLE BLACK DRESS AND POINTY PINK SATIN PUMPS WITH A SEQUIN POUCH

Pared back with a modern attitude, sleek tailored minis transform effortlessly from desk to dinner. And back home – if this is where you plan to end your night.

I know you won’t bother with the lights, and throw yourself on the couch the moment you enter home.

Bypassing the staircase, you will cross the salon and collapse onto the sofa, letting yourself fall sideways into the deep cushions.

You will push yourself up just enough to reach for a bottle of water and drink it slowly.

SHOES: Gianvito Rossi satin pumps – shop for similar here. Mine are sold out. Which is no surprise – they are super comfortable. Trust me, you will be dancing all night. And crushing down only if you feel dizzy.

DRESS: little black dress – shop for similar here. I bought mine ages ago and it’s sold out. But there are actually many similar little black dresses to shop this season. I advise you get this one, but you can also find one or two at H&M that are suspiciously similar to mine. The pattern on this dress is similar. This one looks promising, too.

PERFUME: Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum – buy here.

BAG: Self Portrait sequin pouch – shop for similar here.

FASHIONABLE FALL OFFICE PARTY OUTFITS FOR WORK PARTY

The city takes on a different energy as you prepare for the office fall party, checking your outfit one last time in your corner office’s window.

9 DOUBLE BREASTED NAVY BLAZER WITH STRAIGHT LEATHER PANTS AND MID HEEL SLINGBACK PUMPS WITH A HEADBAND

The double-breasted Sandro blazer goes perfectly with your black leather pants – a power combination that transitions seamlessly from boardroom to evening fun.

Imagine floor-to-ceiling windows framing the city’s autumn sunset. The golden light makes the copper party decorations glow. You move through the crowd, accepting a glass of champagne, and you meet Claire, a client from an upstate vineyard. Her eyes sparkle with appreciation for your sophisticated style. “The way you’ve paired that blazer with leather pants is brilliant,” she says, before mentioning their annual harvest celebration. “You must come,” she insists.

SHOES: Aquazzura black Kiki slingback pumps – shop for similar here or buy Amina Muaddi Begum Swarovski crystal-embellished satin slingbacks here.

BLAZER: Sandro Paris navy blue double breasted blazer – buy here. *By now you most likely already know that this is my No. 1 favourite blazer – and I have a blazer in every shape and colour. So much so, I will buy this blazer again when I will be shopping for clothes for my new dressing room. Drip new life new dressing room but the same blazer.

PANTS: black leather pants – buy here.

ACCESSORIES: Boho headwear headband – order here.

FANCY FALL OUTFITS FOR VINEYARD HARVEST PARTY

Golden vines stretch endlessly before you as you stroll through Claire’s vineyard in your short boho dress and knee-high boots.

10 TWEED JACKET ON A SHORT BOHO DRESS AND KNEE HIGH FLAT BOOTS

The autumn light creates a magical atmosphere as workers bring in the last of the harvest. Here, you meet Emma, an artist who’s hosting a casual gathering by the river next weekend. “Nothing fancy,” she says, “just good friends enjoying the last warm days.”

SHOES: black riding boots – shop for similar here. They are similar but walkable. Mine are real equestrian boots for horseback riding.

JACKET: black tweed jacket – I’m obsessed with this one.

DRESS: autumn dress – I bought mine ages ago in Madrid. But this one comes close. My sister will buy it, too.

CASUAL FALL RIVERSIDE PARTY OUTFITS

Your mini dress and sneakers perfectly match the casual riverside gathering. Fairy lights twinkle in the trees as the sun sets early, tossing long shadows across the water. 

11 SHORT LONG SLEEVE DRESS WITH SNEAKERS

Enjoy the great outdoors and indulge in a fall outdoor party with a mini long sleeve dress and sneakers.

SHOES: Puma Palermo sneakers – buy here.

DRESS: red puff sleeve short dress – shop for similar here.

ACCESSORIES: silk scarf – shop for similar here.

ELEGANT COCKTAIL OUTFITS FOR CHAMPAGNE SOIRÉE AT THE WINERY

Through Emma, you meet Sophie, a wine distributor organizing an exclusive champagne soirée at her family’s winery. “We’re celebrating our centennial,” she explains, admiring your effortless style. “You simply must join us.”

12 HIP CUT-OUT DRESS WITH HIGH HEEL MULES

Indulge in decadent details – think side slit and bejewelled necklines or go fashion forward with slutry hip cutout – so fashionable for 2026.

This look is made for nights that never end.

SHOES: Malone Souliers high heel mules – buy here. Make sure you size up. I bought mine in size EU36.5 – I’m size EU36 for pumps, but always go half of size up for backless shoes. Anyway, in the right size, they are super comfortable to walk in. They give the best support for your ankles which is super important with heels so high.

DRESS: Self Portrait hip cutout dress – shop for similar here.

PERFUME: Byredo Blanche – buy here. As you can see, I will need to buy it, too. My bottle is almost empty.

13 MIDI GREEN DRESS WITH PRECIOUS SHOES AND A HEADBAND

The historic winery’s stone walls glow with warmth as you enter in your midi dress layered under a long black coat. Candlelight flickers off champagne bottles and crystal glasses, creating an atmosphere of timeless elegance.

You connect with Marcus, a gallery curator who’s opening a new exhibition next week. “Your aesthetic sensibility is remarkable,” he notes, extending an invitation.

SHOES: Gianvito Rossi satin pumps – shop for similar here. Mine are sold out. Which is no surprise – they are super comfortable. Trust me, you will be dancing all night.

DRESS: Self Portrait midi dress – shop for similar here. The silhouette is the same, but this dress is far more fabulous than mine.

ACCESSORIES: Boho headwear headband – order here.

PERFUME: Byredo Blanche – buy here. As you can see, I will need to buy it, too. My bottle is almost empty.

FAQ FALL PARTY OUTFITS 2025

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