Winter wedding season is quickly approaching and if you have a wedding to attend, you may be starting to shop for the perfect wedding guest look. As temperatures drop, it’s important to look for a wedding guest outfit that’s chic yet weather-appropriate. There are lots of things to consider when choosing a wedding look, especially formality of the event and your personal style! 

Read on to see our favorite picks for the winter wedding season and we’ll answer some common winter wedding guest dress questions as well.

In This Article:

What Do You Wear to a Winter Wedding As A Guest?
What Do You Wear to a Winter Wedding That’s Not a Dress?
Winter Wedding Outfit Colors
Formal Winter Wedding Dresses
Semi-Formal & Cocktail Winter Wedding Dresses
Winter Wedding Jumpsuits
Casual Winter Wedding Dresses

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What Do You Wear to a Winter Wedding As a Guest?

Winter wedding season is the perfect time to wear jewel tones and rich fabrics like velvet and satin. These fabrics are not the most weather appropriate or seasonally acceptable at weddings during the rest of the year, so now’s your time to rock them! 

When it comes to choosing a dress length for the event, keep in mind the dress code (usually found on the invitation). Choose a floor length dress for formal occasions and knee or mid-length for semi-formal or cocktail attire. Long sleeves are great for any level of formality, especially if you think you may be chilly.

What Do You Wear to a Winter Wedding That is Not a Dress?

If you’re not a dress fan or just want to switch it up this winter, we love a good jumpsuit. They’re so sleek, chic and glamorous! You can accessorize them with a belt and statement earrings, or keep it simple with minimal additions.

See our favorite wedding guest jumpsuits here.

What Color Do You Wear to a Winter Wedding?

Jewel tones and darker colors are ideal for winter weddings, save the pastels and bright colors for spring and summer weddings! Choose from navy, burgundy, teal, maroon, black, emerald green, or rich purple colors, just to name a few!

Formal Winter Wedding Dresses

For formal events, long dresses are a must. This is especially true in winter with the lower temperatures! Opt for floor length dresses in darker colors for a formal winter wedding.

Semi-Formal & Cocktail Winter Wedding Dresses

The most common wedding dress code, semi-formal/cocktail winter wedding dresses can be a variety of fabrics but should be knee or midi-length.

Winter Wedding Jumpsuits

Spice up your wedding guest look with trendy and chic jumpsuits! They’re sleek, comfortable and will stand out in a sea of dresses.

Casual Winter Wedding Dresses

While casual winter weddings are less common, they’re not unheard of. Keep your look simple with a knee-length dress in darker colors or jewel tones.