What to wear to a winter wedding, you ask? Winter weddings are undeniably romantic, but sure pose a slightly practical problem when it comes to figuring out the best wedding guest dress. After all, wedding guest dressing can prove a head-scratcher even in the height of summer, let alone when the mercury dips into unfavourable temps.
How does one look party-ready while staying warm enough for all the outdoor festivities? And how might one style a look for a winter wedding guest differently from, say, a Christmas party dress? Are sequins a yes or a no? What’s the best jacket to wear atop your winter wedding guest dress?
Don’t worry, we have you covered. Beyond our handy list of the best winter wedding guest dresses you can peruse, we’ve also curated seven winter wedding outfit formulas to help you stay chic (and warm) while you watch your close ones say “I do.” Here’s what to wear to a winter wedding this season.
1. Go Tonal
Raimonda Kulikauskiene
Even the cosiest ensemble can look elevated if you choose one elegant hue and stick to it. For winter, there’s no more sophisticated a colour than oxblood. It’s a colour that floods the autumn/winter runways of brands like Tom Ford and Saint Laurent every season and for good reason. Basically a winter neutral, the luxurious wine hue also lends itself well to evening attire.
Go top to toe in sexy burgundy, starting with a knit and matching skirt, and commit fully with pointed oxblood pumps and clutch. The trick here is to accessorise properly to help the outfit look more wedding, less office. Opt for a dramatic faux fur coat in the same hue and delicate gold belt for a touch of glamour.
2. Layered Sequins
Edward Berthelot
Your beloved sequin dress you wore for a summer party? Don’t put them away just yet. With just some clever layering, you can give it a second life at the next winter wedding. All it takes is a thin turtleneck jumper in a similar colour to give the illusion that the dress and knit form a one-piece.