While you may be in the midst of celebrating fall weddings, it’s time to start accepting more invites — and planning your winter wedding guest outfits.
Whether you’re looking for a new party dress or are partial to pants, we’re here to help you get the ball rolling on your search for what to wear to a winter wedding. From black-tie dress codes to casual nuptials, you might consider wearing festive velvet dresses or even a long-sleeve jumpsuits. (Though, there’s always room for a good cocktail dress…) These end-of-year parties are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays.
We’ve rounded up 25 winter wedding guest outfit ideas for every dress code, budget, and personal style. Ahead, find the best cool-weather dresses, jumpsuits, and pantsuits from reader-favorite retailers like Reformation, Anthropologie, Zara, and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list.
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Your upcoming formal winter weddings will likely require black-tie dress, which should probably be floor-length but certainly doesn’t have to be black. For the colder months, look out for long-sleeve gowns in luxe velvets or weightier sequins in rich jewel tones. Once you find your perfect dress, throw on a faux fur shawl, slip into comfortable heels, and swipe on burgundy lipstick to complete your ensemble.
Shop Rixo
RIXO Emory Embroidered Velvet Gown, $, available at Rixo
Shop Show Me Your Mumu
Show Me Your Mumu Greta Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Shop Revolve
Michael Costello x revolve Loren Gown, $, available at Revolve
Shop Club L London
Club L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi Dress, $, available at Club L London
Shop Eloquii
Eloquii Paillette Sequin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Cocktail attire is one of the most popular special-occasion dress codes, offering a balance between formal and casual and allowing you (and the party) to effortlessly move from day to night. This opens you up to more silhouettes, hemline lengths, and fabrics. For the winter, we recommend midi dresses with delicate lace and mesh trims or elevated pearl and crystal embellishments.
Shop Reformation
Reformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation
Shop Revolve
Bardot Liyana Ruched Mesh Dress, $, available at Revolve
Shop Anthropologie
Atsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Never Fully Dressed
Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Shop Lulus
Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus
For winter weddings with outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours or with more casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into long-sleeve mini and midi dresses with matching scarves or velvet maxis, and pair them with sheer black tights and a pair of booties or closed-toe pumps.
Shop Free People
Nigel Preston Velvet Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
Shop Good American
Good American Velvet Blazer Mini Dress, $, available at Good American
Shop Tuckernuck
Pomander Place Green Jacquard Samantha Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Shop Petal & Pup
Petal & Pup Francesca Floral Midi Dress & Scarf, $, available at Petal & Pup
Shop Revolve
Selkie The London Dress, $, available at Revolve
We love the idea of a jumpsuit for a winter wedding, because, let’s be honest: We don’t really want our legs exposed to the frigid winter air. To keep warm and comfortable while looking stylish, seek out long-sleeve and high-neck silhouettes in rich velvets and luxe jersey knits. Keep it sleek and chic with a versatile black jumpsuit ,or test out trendy burgundy, navy blue, or metallic silver styles.
Shop City Chic
City Chic Plus Lana Jumpsuit, $, available at City Chic
Shop Abercrombie & Fitch
Skims High-Neck Draped Jumpsuit, $, available at Skims
Shop Asos
Topshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace, $, available at ASOS
Shop Macy’s
Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit, $, available at Macy’s
Shop Ramy Brook
Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit, $, available at Ramy Brook
These days, pantsuits for wedding guests are far more chic and sleek than ever before, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. Be playful with metallic, floral, or velvet pantsuits that can be worn on their own with a statement necklace, with a blouse or vest underneath. When the party’s over, rewear the blazers and trousers for other winter festivities and office days.
Shop Zara
Zara Wrinkle Look Sparkle Blazer, $, available at Zara
Zara Wrinkled Effect Shiny Pants, $, available at Zara
Shop Urban Outfitters
Wildfang Empower Tux Blazer, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Wildfang Empower Trouser Pant, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop Mango
Mango Cropped Velvet Vest, $, available at Mango
Mango Velvet Wideleg Pants, $, available at Mango
Shop Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Belted Shawl-Collar Blazer in Fluid Crepe, $, available at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Straight Leg Pant in Fluid Crepe, $, available at Ann Taylor
Shop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Navy Blue Night Jungle Blazer, $, available at Farm Rio
Farm Rio Navy Blue Night Jungle Flare Pants, $, available at Farm Rio
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