If you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning your winter wedding guest outfits.
Whether you’re looking for a new party dress or are partial to formal pants, we’re here to help you get the ball rolling on your search for what to wear to this season’s nuptials. These festivities are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics — think velvet dresses and special-occasion jumpsuits for more formal affairs, or sequin numbers that embody that New Year vibe.
We’ve rounded up 25 winter wedding guest outfit ideas for every dress code, budget, and personal style. Ahead, find the best winter dresses, jumpsuits, and pantsuits from reader-favorite retailers like Free People, Reformation, Zara, and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list for every party.
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Formal winter weddings likely require black-tie dresses, which should probably be floor-length but certainly don’t have to be black. Look out for rich jewel tones in satin or iridescent fabrics. We’re eyeing holiday-appropriate ruffles for extra dimension and drama. Then, throw on a faux-fur shawl, slip into comfortable heels, and swipe on burgundy lipstick to complete your ensemble.
Shop Eloquii
Eloquii Dramatic Ruffle Gown, $, available at Eloquii
Shop Revolve
Michael Costello x revolve Loren Gown, $, available at Revolve
Shop Staud
Staud Calluna Iridescent Dress, $, available at Staud
Shop Show Me Your Mumu
Show Me Your Mumu Greta Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Shop Revolve
House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve Astra Gown, $, available at Revolve
Cocktail attire is one of the most popular special-occasion dress codes. Somewhere in between formal and casual, it allows you (and the party) to move from day to night, and it 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 bows and pearl embellishments.
Shop Reformation
Reformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation
Shop Anthropologie
V. Chapman Vera Ruffle-Strap Corset Side-Slit Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Lulus
Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Shop Never Fully Dressed
Never Fully Dressed Charcoal Clara Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Shop Lisa Says Gah
Lisa Says Gah Meg Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
For winter weddings with outdoor ceremonies or restaurant receptions with casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into long-sleeve mini or midi dresses, and pair them with sheer black tights and a pair of booties or closed-toe pumps. (You also can’t go wrong with a velvet maxi.) And don’t be afraid of prints — play with festive plaids and winter florals.
Shop Free People
Free People Farrier Velvet Mini Dress, $, available at Free People
Shop Petal & Pup
Petal & Pup Ginnee Puff Sleeve Cutout Midi Dress, $, available at Petal & Pup
Shop Revolve
Selkie The London Dress, $, available at Revolve
Shop Good American
Good American Velvet Fit For Success Maxi Dress, $, available at Good American
Shop Madewell
Madewell V-Neck Cuff-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell
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 stay warm and comfortable while looking stylish, seek out long-sleeved, high-neck silhouettes in rich velvets and luxe jersey knits. Keep it sleek in black, 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
Abercrombie & Fitch Contrast Strapless Jumpsuit, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
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 Old Navy
Old Navy Fit & Flare Velvet Jumpsuit, $, available at Old Navy
These days, pantsuits for wedding guests are chicer than ever before, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. Be playful with metallic, floral, or striped sets that can be worn on their own with a statement necklace, or with a blouse or vest underneath. When the party’s over, rewear the blazers, tops, and trousers together or separately for winter festivities and office days alike.
Shop Zara
Zara Wrinkle Look Sparkle Blazer, $, available at Zara
Zara Wrinkled Effect Shiny Pants, $, available at Zara
Shop Damson Madder
Damson Madder Stripe Harriet Blouse, $, available at Damson Madder
Damson Madder Stripe Rafe Trousers, $, available at Damson Madder
Shop Asos
ASOS LUXE Curve Tailored Suit Blazer with Diamante Fringing, $, available at ASOS
ASOS LUXE Curve Flared Pants with Diamante Fringing, $, available at ASOS
Shop Urban Outfitters
Wildfang Empower Tux Blazer, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Wildfang Empower Trouser Pant, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard Long and Lean Dickey Jacket, $, available at Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard Lebone Pant, $, available at Veronica Beard
Formal winter weddings likely require black-tie dresses, which should probably be floor-length but certainly don’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. Then throw on a faux fur shawl, slip into comfortable heels, and swipe on burgundy lipstick to complete your ensemble.
Shop Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Velvet Scoopneck Tank Dress, $, available at Ralph Lauren
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
Shop Revolve
Bardot Liyana Ruched Mesh Dress, $, available at Revolve
Shop Anthropologie
Corey Lynn Calter Valentina Sleeveless Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Never Fully Dressed
Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
For winter weddings with outdoor ceremonies or restaurant receptions with casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into long-sleeve mini or midi dresses, and pair them with sheer black tights and a pair of booties or closed-toe pumps. (You also can’t go wrong with a velvet maxi.) And don’t be afraid of prints — play with festive plaids and winter florals.
Shop Free People
Free People Nightingale Plaid Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Shop Ramy Brook
Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit, $, available at Ramy Brook
Shop Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Greenwich Blazer, $, available at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Perfect Wide-Leg Pant, $, 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
Shop Mango
Mango Cropped Velvet Vest, $, available at Mango
Mango Velvet Wideleg Pants, $, available at Mango
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 Anthropologie
Atsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
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 Abercrombie & Fitch
Skims High-Neck Draped Jumpsuit, $, available at Skims
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
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This article was originally published on refinery29.com.
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