The 12 Best Winter Wedding Guest Dresses (2024)

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When it comes to style for a winter wedding, you'll often see dark colors or jewel tones, crushed velvet dresses, and even some long-sleeve gowns.

Metallic tones such as gold, silver, and bronze, also work well for winter weddings. Pro tip from wedding planner, Karen Brown: "If you're attending a winter wedding, dress in warm colors like burgundy, brown, purple, gray, and green."

It's best to choose darker or more vibrant hues that complement the wedding theme, and avoid anything that may appear too attention-grabbing or revealing. Don't wear anything too casual, such as jeans or sneakers. Even if the wedding is outdoors or in a more relaxed setting, it's still important to dress up!

A dress with a waist-cinching feature is best for women over 60 because women tend to gain weight on the upper body and lose the natural waist as they get older. A waist-cinching dress gives the eye the illusion that there is a waist.

Those strappy, open toe heels may not be the best choice for a winter wedding so explore your options. Pointed, rounded and closed-toe footwear or some stylish boots will be your best bet. Whatever you choose, make sure they're comfortable, walking in heels in the snow can be a real challenge!

Unlike spring and summer weddings, to which you can wear the bare minimum, winter weddings call for dresses made from thick fabrics like velvet and with sleeves, if possible. You can also feel good about icing yourself out in a ton of jewelry to match the icy temperatures outside.

"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."

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.

While some older brides may feel restricted to more mature wedding dress styles, we believe that personal style trumps all and you should wear what makes you feel your best, regardless of age. Whether that's a more conservative gown or a sparkly mini dress, you get to make the rules for your wedding day.

You can't go wrong with a wrap dress for a co*cktail attire wedding—they're polished and universally flattering. This one comes in rose gold and black and has a lovely dark floral pattern that's perfect for a fall wedding.

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Wear Something Dressy and Party-Like

Plus, when you look good, you feel good and everything is much more fun! Aim for something dressy and party-like, heck even a little glamorous. The easiest way know how formal you should dress to check the dress code on the wedding invitation.

Consider avoiding outfit ideas that have short sleeves or are sleeveless, like a slip dress, unless you're planning to layer a jacket or sweater on top. Whether you're searching for a formal tuxedo or semi-formal suit for your winter wedding attire, Sudhakar also suggests turning to wool.

Thicker fabrics, billowing sleeves and higher necklines will all balance out bare legs, and there are always good old tights should you need more layering.

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.

"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."

Wool is an excellent choice for winter wedding outerwear, as the naturally thermal-regulating material helps keep you warm—plus, it's often found in classy, formal styles. Case in point: the Maren Coat, which is made of Italian virgin wool and features a modern, asymmetrical cut.