Are you attending a winter wedding soon? We just love winter weddings…the festive décor, the elegance of the season, the magic in the air, and (of course)…the gorgeous dresses! Even though this beautiful occasion is very exciting, you may feel stuck on just what to wear. You want to feel on-trend, modern, and comfortable while looking appropriate and sophisticated, right? To make your decision easier, we’ve rounded up 13 beautiful winter wedding guest dresses that are perfect for this season. We’re sharing beautiful, seasonally appropriate dresses for cocktail, semi-formal, and even casual weddings. You really will be the best dressed guest!
If you’re looking for dresses to wear to winter weddings when the weather isn’t chilly, be sure to check out this post.
What to Wear to a Winter Wedding
We wanted to start out by sharing this stunning belted dress above by L’Agence. It’s been sold out for months but has recently restocked and would be perfect for SO many occasions, including winter weddings. The buttons, belt, fabric, and fit make this dress look like a super high-end designer piece. The square neck is very flattering on most women and the gold buttons are such an elevated detail. This midi dress would be wonderful for a daytime or evening wedding that is semi-formal or cocktail attire. Just throw on a wrap or structured blazer, black tights, booties and you’re set for your winter wedding guest outfit! Keep scrolling to find 12 more amazing winter wedding guest dresses, perfect for anything from casual to formal for your upcoming event.
What to Wear to a Formal Winter Wedding
#1) Stretch-Velvet Maxi Dress
The first dress we wanted to share for your upcoming winter wedding is an affordable, ultra comfortable, understated velvet maxi dress. It is fully lined, sophisticated, and perfect for a black-tie wedding. You can always add a chic wrap over your shoulders to help you stay warm. A statement necklace or earrings and some gold slingback pumps will finish off your look with just the right amount of glam.
#2) Navy Satin Draped Maxi Dress
This gorgeous navy blue draped satin floor length dress is both classic and SO elegant. You’ll feel confident and stunning in this dress at your event…just trust us. Jewel tones like navy and emerald green are perfect for this time of year, and this beautiful dress comes in both colors! The comments mention that this dress runs slightly small, so you may want to size up AND double check the size chart.
#3) Velvet Long Sleeve Ruffle Hem Midi Dress
You will absolutely turn heads in this stunning black burnout velvet midi dress! This beautiful dress is made from luxe velvet fabric, has long sleeves to keep you warm, and a flirty ruffle hem. You will feel amazing and comfortable all night long in this dress.
#4) Zimmermann Pleated Maxi Dress
This stunning Zimmermann maxi dress has a vintage-inspired floral print and long sleeves to keep you warm. We just love the chiffon style, self-tie sash (for flattering waist definition!) and the modern sunburst-pleated skirt. Perfect for your formal wedding this winter! This one is on the pricey side, so we wanted to share this beautiful dress for less as well.
What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Winter Wedding
#5) Off The Shoulder Midi Dress
Next up, we wanted to share a few dresses that would be perfect for your semi-formal dress code winter weddings. This ASTR The Label chocolate brown midi dress is a GREAT choice for your semi-formal OR casual winter wedding guest outfit, since it is so easy to dress up or down with the the accessories you pair it with. It’s a very versatile dress and chocolate brown is super on-trend right now! And how about the affordable price-tag? This dress comes in at just under $100!
#6) Wool-Cashmere Midi Wrap Dress
Another dress perfect for semi-formal or casual winter weddings is this lovely cilantro green wrap dress by Diane Von Furstenberg. The A-line silhouette, self-tie wrap waist, and surplice neckline are flattering for all body shapes. This one is a slam dunk! It is a wool-cashmere blend to help you stay warm, comfortable, and chic. While not all wrap dresses would be wedding appropriate, the elevated cashmere fabric is what steps this one up a notch! But, this is one of those dresses you’ll likely wear again to work, other events or even casually with a pair of tall boots.
#7) Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Midi Dress
Do you want a special, gorgeous dress for your upcoming winter wedding? Well here’s the dress for you! The asymmetric hemline adds a bit of drama to this soft-silhouette chiffon Eliza J dress. It has subtle sparkles with its foil-outlined abstract burnout pattern. So pretty! Stylish, flattering, and perfect for so many special winter occasions.
#8) Washable Stretch Silk High Neck Midi Dress
This beautifully elegant dress by Quince is a slightly stretchy, washable silk fabric. It has a classic high neck and a flattering silhouette. It’s cinched at the waist with sexy crossed shoulder straps in the back for a nice style detail surprise you’ll love! This is another dress that you could easily add a wrap or blazer to for added warmth, and one that you’ll wear year round!
For more inspiration on what wear to semi-formal weddings and events, make sure to check out this post next!
What to Wear to a Casual Winter Wedding
#9) Cotton Cashmere Ribbed Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Finally, let’s dive into a few casual wedding guest dresses. This sweater dress truly does it all with a cotton-cashmere blend that’s light and breathable, AND it has a ribbed knit for a bit of texture. The adjustable tie means you’ll get that custom fit at the waist that is both VERY flattering and chic. Perfect for a casual winter wedding guest outfit that you’ll really feel great in! And, you’ll wear it long after the wedding too.
#10) Mongolian Cashmere Wide-Ribbed Midi Dress
Similar to the previous dress by Quince, the wide-rib knit pattern of this midi dress adds depth and texture to its silhouette, while the fitted design flatters your figure in all the right places. Ideal for layering or wearing on its own, this cashmere dress pairs beautifully with boots or heels for your winter wedding or even with sneakers when you wear this dress out and about after your event. This versatile dress is one that can be styled up or down super easily.
#11) Nightfall Print Midi Dress
This small-scale printed midi dress is perfectly sophisticated, yet simple. It has pretty puff shoulders, long sleeves, sparkle thread stripes, and a beautiful tie waist to flatter your shape. For a winter wedding, we definitely recommend a midi or floor-length dress as opposed to a mini dress and this is another perfect option to consider.
#12) Mock Neck Sweater Dress
Last, but not least in our roundup of winter wedding guest dresses, is another lovely option from Quince. If you’re not familiar with Quince, they offer high-quality pieces without the hefty price tag! This one has all-over ribbed texture, a mock neck, and a thigh-high slit. This Eco-Knit Ribbed Mock Neck Sweater Dress will hug your curves in all the right places. It is made with a stretchy blend of high-recovery materials, so it will hold its shape too (while also making a lasting impression wherever you wear it!)
Whatever you decide to wear to your upcoming winter wedding, just make sure to pick something that feels great when you put it on. You want THAT dress that helps you feel confident and ready for your event…you should always love what you’re wearing!
Which of these winter wedding guest dresses do you love most? Let us know in the comments below!
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