1880s dress This dress does not need a petticoat underneath Cotton and lace Dry clean 43 inches (109 cm) long from waist to hem regardless of size Wechsler & Abraham - Evening

Always Adored White and Nude Sequin Mermaid Maxi Dress (currently sold out) from Lulus

When paired with smoky grey suits and white shirts, purple provides an unexpected accent that works surprisingly well with autumn's deeper color palette

A sequin wrap midi dress pulls double dutyit hugs your curves in all the right places thanks to the adjustable wrap silhouette, while the midi length keeps the look refined enough for a nice dinner or cocktail party

Not only are they appropriate for fall but they are very slimming for your arms (no workout required!)

We reveal some tips in our article 9 Stunning, Elegant Looks for Mother of the Bride Dresses