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This means you’ll soon find yourself thinking of your outfit as a guest of this cold weather wedding. What are you going to wear? A dress? A pantsuit? It might surprise you, but there are ways to be festive—without feeling cheesy—while also giving you a chance to play around with different looks and styles. This includes if you've been invited to more than one winter wedding, as well as other outfit options you wouldn't normally wear to a spring or summer wedding. 

7 Perfect Outfits For Any Winter Wedding Guest 

Whatever the color scheme or wintery location you're adventuring to, these looks will give you some wedding guest outfit inspiration. In fact, you might already have some of these pieces, and you can easily revamp them for an upcoming event by changing a few accessories. Either way, we are here to help spark some inspiration that will have you feeling stylish, warm, and comfortable at the winter wedding.

Faux Fur & Silk

Faux fur continues to make a comeback, especially during the wintertime. Wearing a faux fur shawl is a bold winter accessory, and a winter wedding is a perfect opportunity to put it to use! Find a comfortable shawl that elegantly grazes your shoulders. Although it is only an accessory, this shawl will make or break the ensemble, so choose one that fits your style.

You can go for a vintage, glam look with a fitted slip dress, monochrome nude manicure, bejeweled heels, and elegant statement earrings, such as pearls. Or, try other shoe options, such as pointy velvet heels or kitten heels for extra comfort. The faux fur accessory can be paired with various dressed-up ensembles, but if you’re in the mood to stand out and feel extra glamorous, then this is the wedding guest outfit for you. 

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Luxe Cropped Faux Fur Jacket

Lulus

A soft and feminine cropped jacket that can be worn with any dress!

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Hadley Faux Fur Coat

BLANKNYC

This plush faux fur coat sure makes a statement and is the perfect rich wine hue for the holidays.

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Faux Fur Crop Jacket

Eliza J

This crop jacket is the ideal go-to accessory when you want to wear your favorite dress to a holiday party, but look chic (and warm!) at the same time.

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Faux Fur Long Coat

Avec Les Filles

This coat is not for the faint of heart, but it is for those that are looking to make an impression this winter.

Dark Winter Florals

Wearing florals at a winter wedding shouldn’t be excluded! You might think they only look great for spring, summer, or tropical destination weddings, but there are floral prints ideal for winter, too. Think of simple, white flowers with a darker dress color—choose from deep green, maroon, or even a deep mustard yellow. Or, you can lean into the romantic, dark flowers of deep reds, greens, and browns—now is the perfect time to do so! Don’t forget a pair of nude tights if it’s still chilly wherever you are, especially if the wedding is outdoors. Wear your hair in a slick bun with ear-hugging gold hoops, and add a gold statement ring. Now, you have an easy, chic winter wedding outfit that can be worn at any other holiday event you have on the books. Top it off with your warmest white or cream coat to make the florals stand out, and you are all set!

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Garden of Passion Dark Floral Dress

Lulus

The dark print of this floral dress is perfect for the colder months.

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Classical Charisma Bustier Dress

Lulus

The moody floral print of this maxi makes us think of snow and ice, the perfect ideal winter wedding guest dress!

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Floral Lace Illusion Mesh Cocktail Dress

Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell'

Many might stray away from florals as just another “busy pattern,” but this minimal nod to the flowers is both chic and elevated.

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Favorite Icon Black Floral Slip Dress

Lulus

A dark, neutral floral print like this can be paired with many different outfits—style it with a black wool coat for the wedding or give it a more casual feel with black tights and heels.

The Essential Little Black Dress

A little black dress is always a good idea and one of the most versatile pieces to have in your wardrobe. More importantly, your LBD is the perfect dress to wear to a wedding. To change it up for the special event, wear a black dress with long sleeves. Not only is it fitting, but it is also far more practical for the winter season. Choosing a fitting bodycon dress with a festive lace design can also be sexy, yet still appropriate. Again, wearing a pair of tights will guarantee extra warmth. Lastly, wear your favorite black pumps and a bold red lipstick for an undeniably classic look. 

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One-Shoulder Sequin Midi Dress

Lulus

Want a dress that makes a serious impact? This asymmetrical dress will have you dancing the night away in sparkling style.

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Tiffany One-Shoulder Midi Dress

Dress The Population

The unique details on this dress had us captivated at first sight!

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Cape Sleeve Crepe Sheath Dress

Betsy & Adam

Talk about a showstopper! This dress is elegance at its finest!

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Blair Embellished Fit & Flare Dress

Dress The Population

We love how this dress effortlessly combines just a hint of sparkle with a fit and flare style that flatters so many different body types!

Festive Red

It’s okay if you do like to be festive during the holidays! Shine bright in an eye-catching shade of red. Choose from an off-the-shoulder dress for the wedding reception or consider a red jumpsuit if that is more your style. Either way, you can create another fashionable monochrome wedding guest look by wearing all red—from your lips to your hands and down to your toes. Dress your ears with red statement earrings or dainty ear-hugging hoops. They both offer different vibes, but both have an impact on the whole look. Choose one that feels the most like you! 

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Always Celebrating Satin Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Lulus

We love a red dress that is equal parts sweet and sexy.

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Nicole Sweetheart Cocktail Dress

Dress The Population

This is giving us all the 1950s pin-up vibes and we love it. Plus, if red isn’t your color, it comes in a variety of others. We know that this is a dress you’ll wear often!

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Nadia Long Sleeve Scoop Back Midi Dress

Dress The Population

This dress is understated, but somehow makes minimal look so sultry.

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Ruffle Halter Crepe Gown

Betsy & Adam

This makes us feel as though we channeled the salsa dancing emoji … but in the very best way.

Elegant Velvet Gowns

There is something about velvet that makes it an ideal fabric for the holiday season. Maybe it’s the soft texture and the unique shine anyone can see from afar, but wearing a long velvet dress can be an ideal wedding guest outfit that offers both style and comfort. Plus, wearing a full-length velvet gown is a bold outfit, so be prepared to stand out. Consider colors such as a sultry purple, deep mauve, or cabernet red. You can also choose a velvet dress with a dainty bow, which is extra-fitting for the holidays. Just like a holiday present—with the velvet and bows—you’ll have a whole winter wedding look all set! 

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Impressive Essence Velvet Cutout Dress

Lulus

This dress hugs in all the right places and the crushed emerald velvet embraces the winter wedding theme perfectly!

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Faux Wrap Velvet Midi Dress

Chelsea28

Don’t let this dress fool you—the rich eggplant shade is a stunning touch on this velvet gown!

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The Somerset Maxi Dress: Velvet Edition

The Somerset Collection By Anthropologie

This bohemian-inspired dress comes in a beautiful rust tone, with a ruched waist that flatters your body. Perfect for a more casual winter event.

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Velvet Cut Out Gown

Xscape

She’s giving us Angelina Jolie. She’s giving us evil stepmother. She is everything.

Oversized Blazer (Or Inspired Dress)

Put your oversized blazer to use at the next winter wedding you're attending. You can't go wrong with black, but another elevated look can be an ivory blazer with matching trousers. (Yes, gone are the days of the boring pantsuit!) Have fun with the color of your top and consider matching with a complementary color to the scheme of the wedding (as long as you don’t match too much). If that's not an option, you can never go wrong with wearing a simple black, cream, or nude-fitted top underneath. This black blazer dress is like a fresh blank canvas, so add pops of glam and color with accessories. Consider a large gold claw clip as an upgraded version of your classic hair piece and pearl earrings for an effortlessly chic look that doesn’t say boring office, but instead, a bold winter wedding look.

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Pearl Sequin Mix Blazer

MABLE

Why not take your favorite LBD and give it a little seasonal flair with a sequin and pearl blazer?

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Sofia Long Sleeve Satin Blazer Dress

River Island

We love combining multiple trends together, and this blazer dress upgrades your business casual outfit into a chic, on-trend wedding guest outfit that is anything but ordinary!

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Tuxedo Knee-Length Dress

Banana Republic

The deconstructed blazer feel of this dress—but the buttoned sweetheart neckline? We can’t get enough!

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Satin Three Piece Pant Suit

Plum And Soda

If you’re ready to break away from traditional dresses as a wedding guest, why not style an iconic pantsuit? This three-piece set does all of the hard work for you to create a look that is sheer perfection.

Two Piece Set

Not in the mood to wear a dress? While we know it might not be a look for everyone (and might not be fitting for a more upscale wedding event), wearing a two-piece set is another chic option to wear. While there are many options to choose from, it’s easy to dance the night away in a set covered in sequins. (This would also be the perfect outfit for a New Year’s wedding or your NYE celebration look!) Or, a simple top and loose wide-legged pants or long skirt can combine to form an easy wedding outfit. Plus, a two-piece set with pants can often be much warmer than wearing a dress!

It’s important to make sure that you match the occasion when accessorizing. No matter if you pick a matching set that fits the color scheme or you go all out with sequins, let the set be the star of the show and keep your accessories simple and minimal. This outfit will be a showstopper!

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Flirt For Fun Rust Jumpsuit

Lulus

Looking to transition your wedding guest attire from fall? This rust-colored jumpsuit is silky perfection and the warm color works for any season.

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Maude Floral Set

Altar’d State

This set is a fun, bohemian-inspired twist for a more casual late-fall-into-early-winter wedding. (Bonus: this is another set that can be worn in the other seasons, too!)

Wedding attire is always be tricky, but it feels even trickier during the cold winter season. Any of these looks will have you picture-perfect for the wedding! But, more importantly, they're here to offer you outfit inspiration to find a look that fits your personal style. So, whether you choose to wear a dress, pants, or a jumpsuit, be sure you're feeling comfortable, confident, and warm!