Love knows no bounds — and that unfortunately means that you may find yourself in need of a wedding-appropriate outfit in the middle of winter. While winter weddings can be romantic, they’re also cold, and finding suitable winter wedding guest outfits that won’t leave you shivering as you watch your loved ones tie the knot is no easy feat. What to wear to a winter wedding is the kind of question that can keep you up at night, to be honest.
While it’s certainly harder to find a winter wedding guest dress than it is during summer, it’s not impossible. The key is to lean into the fabrics, silhouettes and styles that lend themselves to the cooler weather. And while you may be more limited with your options, it’s not impossible to still look stylish while keeping warm! Consider this your ultimate guide to winter wedding outfits.
1. Heavier Fabrics Will Keep You Warmer
Nothing screams wedding quite like a silky slip dress, but if you’re attending a winter wedding that’s primarily outdoors, you’re bound to freeze. When you’re shopping for your dress, make sure you check the fabric composition so that you can opt for heavier materials like velvet, satin, wool, crepe or jacquard, which offer a little more warmth than lightweight silks or chiffons.
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2. Long Sleeve Dresses Will Be Your Best Friend
It may seem obvious, but long sleeves dresses will give you a little bit of extra warmth if you’re attending a winter wedding. And while you may lean towards summery styles like halter necks and backless numbers, there are some brands crafting timeless long sleeve styles that offer something unique. Take Rèalisation Par’s viral Gia dress for example. Or if you’d rather off shoulder, Benni’s Vera Dress is a new and improved variation of its iconic Yasmin dress (IYKYK).
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3. Co-Ord Sets Are A Chic Alternative To Dresses
If dresses aren’t your thing, or you simply want something you’ll wear again, a co-ord set is one of the chicest options for a winter wedding. Matching tops and skirts or tailored trousers offer a polished look and give you a little more versatility than a dress. You can also wear each piece separately long after the wedding is over.
Stick to luxe fabrics like satin, crepe or knit, and elevated details like draping, structured tailoring or subtle embellishments to ensure your outfit still feels occasion-worthy.
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4. Suit Up
Is a suit technically a co-ord set? Yes, but tailoring deserves its own category. A matching blazer and pants set is the easiest way to look sharp and keep warm for a winter wedding. And your suit doesn’t need to be boring — you can have fun with it! Whether that’s through colour, texture or silhouette is entirely up to you.
DISSH’s Boucle Cocoon Blazer is a playful take on a traditional black tailored co-ord. Want to lean into colour while still keeping things neutral-ish? Silk Laundry’s Midnight Blazer is both timeless and perfectly suited to a winter celebration. Looking for a more affordable option? Decjuba’s Satin Blazer comes in a stunning chartreuse hue and has a waist tie so you can cinch it in and add some shape.
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5. Invest In A Nice Coat
You might think you can brave the cold so that a jacket doesn’t ruin your outfit, but I can guarantee 30 minutes into the ceremony, you’ll be regretting it. And weddings are loooong events, so you might as well be comfortable. That’s why it’s worth investing in a timeless coat that complements your outfit rather than covering it up. A tailored wool coat, wrap coat or structured trench in a neutral shade will keep you warm while elevating your look, and you’ll get plenty of wear out of it after the wedding season is over.
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