It’s time to get on top of your wedding guest outfits for cool-weather nuptials, happening until the spring equinox on March 20.
Whether you’re looking for a new party dress (perhaps for Valentine’s Day nuptials) or are partial to formal pants, we’re here to help you search for what to wear to winter weddings. These festivities are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics across special-occasion jumpsuits, matching sets, and sequined 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. Shop for a mix of black-tie, cocktail, and casual styles — including winter dress trends, like velvet and capes — from reader-favorite retailers like Free People, Anthropologie, Damson Madder, and Nordstrom that’ll get you on the best-dressed list for every winter party.
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Winter Wedding Guest Pant Suits & Skirt Sets
Pantsuits for wedding guests are chicer than ever, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. (Plus, we’ve included a mix of casual and formal skirt sets for a similar vibe.) Pick from festive velvet, lace, floral, and plaid sets that can be worn on their own with a statement necklace or with a blouse underneath. When the party’s over, rewear the blazers, trousers, and skirts together or separately, for other winter festivities and office days alike.
Boden Woodbridge Cord Blazer, $, available at Boden
Boden Belgravia Cord Pants, $, available at Boden
Free People Electra Heart Midi Skirt Set
Free People Electra Heart Midi Skirt Set, $, available at Free People
PrettyLittleThing Plus Sheer Lace Peplum Sleeveless Top & Flared Leg Pant
PrettyLittleThing Plus Sheer Lace Peplum Sleeveless Top, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing Plus Sheer Lace Flared Leg Pant, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
Ann Taylor Plaid Notched One Button Blazer & Straight Trouser
Ann Taylor The Notched One Button Blazer in Plaid, $, available at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor The Straight Trouser in Plaid, $, available at Ann Taylor
Hill House Home The Bec Jacket & The Lark Skirt
Hill House Home The Bec Jacket, $, available at Hill House Home
Hill House Home The Lark Skirt, $, available at Hill House Home
Winter 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 air. To stay warm and comfortable while looking stylish, seek out long-sleeved, high-neck silhouettes in thick fabrics. Keep it sleek in black, or test out festive reds, rich burgundies, or metallic silvers.
Mango Long-Sleeve Jumpsuit with Openings, $, available at Mango
Reiss Structured Strapless Wide-Leg Jumpsuit
Reiss Structured Strapless Wide-Leg Jumpsuit, $, available at Reiss
Asos Design Embellished Bodice Jumpsuit
ASOS DESIGN Embellished Bodice Jumpsuit, $, available at ASOS
JJ’s House Chiffon Scoop Floor-Length Jumpsuit
JJ’s House Chiffon Scoop Floor-Length Jumpsuit, $, available at JJ’s House
Alexa Chung x Madewell Tux Jumpsuit
Alexa Chung x Madewell Tux Jumpsuit, $, available at Madewell
Winter 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 and earth tones in satin or sequined fabrics. We’re eyeing luxe gowns with detached scarves and faux capes for extra pizazz (and warmth).
Lulus Floral Burnout Cowl Back Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Show Me Your Mumu Dalia Maxi Dress
Show Me Your Mumu Dalia Maxi Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Helsa The Anastasia Gown
Helsa The Anastasia Gown, $, available at Revolve
Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Strapless Scarf Babydoll Maxi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Strapless Scarf Babydoll Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
BHLDN Emma High-Neck Satin Maxi Gown
BHLDN Emma High-Neck Satin Maxi Gown, $, available at Anthropologie
Winter 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 velvet midi dresses and satin mini dresses that you can pair with thick tights.
Reformation Briony Velvet Dress, $, available at Reformation
ASTR The Label Alyssa Off the Shoulder Satin Gown
ASTR The Label Alyssa Off the Shoulder Satin Gown, $, available at Nordstrom
Eloquii Lace Fitted Maxi Dress
Eloquii Lace Fitted Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
J.Crew Seamed Sheath Dress with Velvet Bows
J.Crew Seamed Sheath Dress with Velvet Bows, $, available at J.Crew
Adrianna Papell Plus Sleeve Velvet Floral Bead Sheath Dress
Adrianna Papell Plus Sleeve Velvet Floral Bead Sheath Dress, $, available at Adrianna Papell
Winter Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
For winter weddings with partially-outdoor ceremonies or restaurant receptions with casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into a long-sleeve mini dress, paired with sheer black tights and knee-high boots. (You also can’t go wrong with thick jerseys in formal designs or taffeta fabric with casual styling).
Never Fully Dressed Plisse Mini Tilly Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Old Navy Twist-Front Jersey Midi Dress
Old Navy Twist-Front Jersey Midi Dress, $, available at Old Navy
City Chic Plus Size Jaylee Mini Dress
City Chic Plus Size Jaylee Mini Dress, $, available at City Chic
Damson Madder Elina Midi Dress
Damson Madder Elina Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Quince 100% Washable Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Quince 100% Washable Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Quince
Anthropologie The Somerset Strapless Blouse & Velvet Pull-On Pants
Anthropologie The Somerset Strapless Blouse, $, available at Anthropologie
Anthropologie The Somerset Velvet Pull-On Pants, $, available at Anthropologie
Hutch Mabel Foil Pleated Jumpsuit, $, available at Anthropologie
Mango Jacquard Jumpsuit
Mango Jacquard Jumpsuit, $, available at Mango
Adrianna Papell Plus Size Linear Bead Cape Column Gown
Adrianna Papell Plus Size Linear Bead Cape Column Gown, $, available at Adrianna Papell
J.Crew Satin Scoopback Mini Dress
J.Crew Satin Scoopback Mini Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Zara Sequin Cummerbund Midi Dress
Zara Sequin Cummerbund Midi Dress, $, available at Zara
Astr The Label One-Shoulder Velvet Midi Dress
ASTR The Label One-Shoulder Velvet Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
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