It’s time to get on top of planning your wedding guest outfits for cool-weather nuptials, happening from now until the spring equinox on March 20.
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 winter weddings. These festivities are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics — think velvet dresses, special-occasion jumpsuits, and sequin numbers that can go from day to night.
We’ve rounded up 25 winter wedding guest outfit ideas for every dress code, budget, and personal style. We’ve got cold-weather dresses, jumpsuits, and pantsuits from reader-favorite retailers like Free People, Reformation, Abercrombie & Fitch, and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list for every party.
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Pantsuits for wedding guests are chicer than ever, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. There are velvet, metallic, floral, and 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 other winter festivities and office days alike.
ASOS DESIGN Crinkle Velvet Blazer, $, available at ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Tailored Crinkle Velvet Pants, $, available at ASOS
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 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 emerald green, navy blue, or metallic silver.
Old Navy Fit & Flare Velvet Jumpsuit, $, available at Old Navy
City Chic Attract Jumpsuit
City Chic Attract Jumpsuit, $, available at City Chic
Farm Rio Long Sleeve Knot Jumpsuit
Farm Rio Long Sleeve Knot Jumpsuit, $, available at Farm Rio
Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit
Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit, $, available at Macy's
Abercrombie & Fitch Contrast Strapless Jumpsuit
Abercrombie & Fitch Contrast Strapless Jumpsuit, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Black-tie Wedding Guest Dresses
Formal 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 winter ruffles for extra dimension and drama. Throw on a faux-fur coat, slip into comfortable heels, and swipe on burgundy lipstick to complete your ensemble.
Eloquii Dramatic Ruffle Gown, $, available at Eloquii
Staud Calluna Iridescent Dress
Staud Calluna Iridescent Dress, $, available at Staud
Michael Costello x Revolve Loren Gown
Michael Costello x revolve Loren Gown, $, available at Revolve
House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve Astra Gown, $, available at Revolve
Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses
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.
V. Chapman Vera Ruffle-Strap Corset Side-Slit Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Reformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress
Reformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation
Elliatt Vida Off-The-Shoulder Long Sleeve Cocktail Minidress
ELLIATT Vida Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Cocktail Minidress, $, available at Nordstrom
Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
For winter weddings with outdoor ceremonies or restaurant receptions with casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into a long-sleeve mini or midi dress, paired 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 plaids and dark florals.
Free People Midnight Magic Mini Dress, $, available at Free People
Good American Velvet Fit For Success Maxi Dress
Good American Velvet Fit For Success Maxi Dress, $, available at Good American
Madewell V-Neck Cuff-Sleeve Maxi Dress
Madewell V-Neck Cuff-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell
Quince 100% Washable Silk Strapless Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
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.
Lisa Says Gah Meg Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Wedding Guest Jumpsuits
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.
Topshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace, $, available at ASOS
Wedding Guest Pant Suits & Sets
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.
Veronica Beard Long and Lean Dickey Jacket, $, available at Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard Lebone Pant, $, available at Veronica Beard
Black-tie Wedding Guest Dresses
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.
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.
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.
Atsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
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.
