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 stylish suits from reader-favourite retailers like Free People, Reformation, Zara and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list.
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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.
Shop Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Velvet Scoopneck Tank Dress, $, available at Ralph Lauren
Club L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi Dress
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Club L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi Dress, $, available at Club L London
Eloquii Sequin Maxi Dress With Cutout
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Eloquii Sequin Maxi Dress With Cutout, $, available at One Stop Plus
Michael Costello x Revolve Loren Gown
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Michael Costello x revolve Loren Gown, $, available at Revolve
ASOS Design Curve Velvet Premium Asymmetric Drape Detail Maxi Dress
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ASOS DESIGN Curve Velvet Premium Asymmetric Drape Detail Maxi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses
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 move from day to night. It also 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 embellishments.
Shop Reformation
Reformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation
Generation Love Blaine Sequin Dress
Shop Revolve
Generation Love Blaine Sequin Dress, $, available at Revolve
Corey Lynn Calter Valentina Sleeveless Midi Dress
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Corey Lynn Calter Valentina Sleeveless Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress
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Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress
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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, cosy 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
Petal & Pup Ginnee Puff Sleeve Cutout Midi Dress
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Petal & Pup Ginnee Puff Sleeve Cutout Midi Dress, $, available at Petal & Pup
Good American Velvet Fit For Success Maxi Dress
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Good American Velvet Fit For Success Maxi Dress, $, available at Good American
Selkie The London Dress
Shop Revolve
Selkie The London Dress, $, available at Revolve
Madewell V-Neck Cuff-Sleeve Maxi Dress
Shop Madewell
Madewell V-Neck Cuff-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell
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.
Shop Nasty Gal
Nasty Gal Plus Velvet Celestial Tattoo Plunge Halter Jumpsuit, $, available at Nasty Gal
Abercrombie & Fitch Contrast Strapless Jumpsuit
Shop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Contrast Strapless Jumpsuit, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Topshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace
Shop ASOS
Topshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace, $, available at ASOS
Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit
Shop Macy’s
Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit, $, available at Macy’s
Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit
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Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit, $, available at Ramy Brook
Wedding Guest Trouser Suits
These days, trouser suits for wedding guests are more chic than ever before, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. Be playful with metallic, floral or velvet suits that can be worn on their own with a statement necklace, or with a blouse or vest underneath. When the party’s over, re-wear the blazers and trousers for winter festivities and office days alike.
Shop Zara
Zara Wrinkle Look Sparkle Blazer, $, available at Zara
Zara Wrinkled Effect Shiny Trousers, $, available at Zara
Ann Taylor The Greenwich Blazer & Perfect Wide-Leg Pant
Shop Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Greenwich Blazer, $, available at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Perfect Wide-Leg Pant, $, available at Ann Taylor
Reiss Florere Relaxed Double Breasted Blazer & High Rise Wide Leg Trousers in Black
Shop Reiss
Reiss Florere Relaxed Double Breasted Black Blazer in Black, $, available at Reiss
Reiss Florere High Rise Wide Leg Trousers in Black, $, available at Reiss
Mango Cropped Velvet Vest & Velvet Wideleg Trousers
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Mango Cropped Velvet Vest, $, available at Mango
Mango Velvet Wideleg Trousers, $, available at Mango
Wildfang Empower Tux Blazer & Empower Trouser
Shop Wildfang
Wildfang Empower Tux Blazer, $, available at Wildfang
Wildfang Empower Trouser, $, available at Wildfang
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