33 fab winter wedding guest outfits to shop now (2024)

FAQs

What should I wear as a guest to a winter wedding? ›

Winter calls for warm and luxurious fabrics, and nothing meets the criteria quite like velvet. Plush, soft and sophisticated, a velvet dress, blazer or pair of velvet trousers will ensure you look every bit the part at a winter wedding, and the colour options are endless!

Follow a deep, rich color palette.

Black and navy appropriate for winter weddings, but so are jewel tones, such as sapphire, ruby, garnet, emerald, citrine, or amethyst. Metallic tones such as gold, silver, and bronze, also work well for winter weddings.

Don't go open toe with your footwear

Pointed, rounded and closed-toe footwear or some stylish boots will be your best bet.

Jewel-Tone Wedding Guest Dresses

Notable spring hues (and 2024 fashion color trends) to keep your eyes on are all in the jewel family: think tropical teal, midnight blues, and wine red. The combination of glossy fabric and rich colors gives off an effortless vibe.

"I have beautiful brides wearing black wedding dresses," said Anastasia Stevenson, a destination wedding planner with Coastal Creative Weddings in Tybee Island, GA. "It is perfectly acceptable and chic to wear black to evening, black tie, and winter weddings."

Any shade of white

There's a 99.9% chance that the bride will be sporting a white gown and you definitely don't want to steal the spotlight from her. Keep in mind that this includes all shades in the colour family, from ivory to alabaster, so skip those, too.

If you wear tights to a winter wedding, do it because you don't want your legs to be cold. Would you rather not, because you can't find any non-ripped ones or be- cause they're simply cramping your style? Then by all means go barelegged.

More specifically, it should come as no surprise that wool coats and faux fur jackets are fashionable choices to keep you warm in colder weather, while cardigans and kimonos are best suited to curb chilly breezes during the spring and summer months.

Winter weddings are likely to take place indoors, so you'll want to choose an outfit that's just warm enough once you take off your coat. A dress with sleeves, a maxi dress, or even a fancy jumpsuit are great ways to dress for the occasion. Take advantage of fabrics that look stylish while keeping you warm.

Can I have bare legs at a wedding? ›

I have advised readers that while bare legs are fine even at the most formal events, hosiery also is perfectly acceptable as long as it's skin tone and sheer. I've just returned from a wedding where I wore my new bargain ($10!) black sequined mini and consignment store jeweled black shoes (also $10).

Peach Fuzz also holds extra special significance as 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Pantone's Wedding Colour of the Year. So, to celebrate this longstanding tradition and vibrant hue, we're offering ideas on how to incorporate Peach Fuzz into every facet of your dream wedding, making it an affair to remember.

Greens are incredibly popular for 2024 and so are pinks. We've also noticed that brides are continuing to mix and match bridesmaid dress colors instead of just choosing one. Everyone is getting creative while planning their 2024 weddings so it's no wonder that we've also seen a lot of bright and bold colors.

Consider charcoal or camel, or even opt for a sleek black dress – that's right, you can wear black to a wedding, especially in winter. In fact, a city wedding is the perfect opportunity for showcasing a chic, fashion-forward outfit with statement accessories.

Since a winter wedding is in the winter when it's, well, cold out, you may want to choose a long sleeve dress. You could go short (I love this one and it's on sale) or a full length gown too. A midi length is also great. But long sleeves will keep you warm and ensure your dress is seasonally appropriate.

You can still rock open-toed shoes in the winter (especially if you're wearing a floor-length dress, jumpsuit or pant suit). The key is selecting the right material, like this sleek nude leather. A peep toe feels seasonally appropriate in a plush rose-colored fabric.