What to Wear to a Winter Wedding | David's Bridal Blog (2024)

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What to wear to a winter wedding as a guest female? ›

Winter weddings are likely to take place indoors, so you'll want to choose an outfit that's just warm enough once you take off your coat. A dress with sleeves, a maxi dress, or even a fancy jumpsuit are great ways to dress for the occasion. Take advantage of fabrics that look stylish while keeping you warm.

Semi-formal looks are fancier than a casual dress code and also have a larger variety of style options. From short co*cktail dresses and midi-length gowns to jumpsuits, your wintertime look is up to you! Get inspired by embellished designs, intricate beading, or more luxurious fabrics for a night of celebrating.

Since a winter wedding is in the winter when it's, well, cold out, you may want to choose a long sleeve dress. You could go short (I love this one and it's on sale) or a full length gown too. A midi length is also great. But long sleeves will keep you warm and ensure your dress is seasonally appropriate.

Semi-Formal: Semi-formal fall weddings offer a bit more flexibility. A well-fitted suit with a tie or dress slacks paired with a sharp blazer are both great choices if that is your desired look while the options for dresses (both in length and style) are limitless!

Follow a deep, rich color palette.

Black and navy appropriate for winter weddings, but so are jewel tones, such as sapphire, ruby, garnet, emerald, citrine, or amethyst. Metallic tones such as gold, silver, and bronze, also work well for winter weddings.

Macon, meanwhile, simply advises to use your sartorial common senses: “We love black for a formal winter wedding, for example, but might opt for a lighter hue for a sunset beachside soiree,” she says. So go forth, and don your favorite dark dress to your next nuptials—it's no faux pas.

A winter wedding is usually more formal than a summer wedding. Therefore, the dress code may say “black-tie wedding” or “co*cktail wedding” rather than “casual winter wedding.” A formal winter wedding requires men to wear a tuxedo or a full suit. On the other hand, women should go for a gown or maxi dress.

When dressing for winter, a coat is an appropriate selection for wearing over an evening gown or any formal dress. A mid-thigh wool option in a matching or neutral color will ensure you stay warm all night. They also have the bonus of being an interesting piece themselves.

The staff suggests that if a wedding is taking place at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., you should wear something that easily transitions from day to night; any ceremony after 6 p.m. should be strictly co*cktail.

Don't go open toe with your footwear

Pointed, rounded and closed-toe footwear or some stylish boots will be your best bet.

What is winter wedding attire? ›

If you're not keen on wearing a dress to a winter wedding, a trouser suit or long-sleeved jumpsuit makes a savvy alternative to a dress.

I have advised readers that while bare legs are fine even at the most formal events, hosiery also is perfectly acceptable as long as it's skin tone and sheer. I've just returned from a wedding where I wore my new bargain ($10!)

co*cktail Dresses

For a semi-formal event, a co*cktail dress is often considered the go-to choice for women. It bridges that gap between casual and formal just perfectly. This kind of dress isn't overly fancy or formal like a floor-length gown. Neither is it too short and casual.

A: At minimum a blazer should be worn, but some events may call for a full suit.

Traditionally, formal attire, black tie, and white tie are the only wedding dress codes that require floor-length gowns. When it comes to semi-formal wedding attire for females, we recommend mid-length or knee-length hemlines, which are more on par for this level of formality.

Closed-toe heels

No one should get cold feet on a wedding day, so keep your toes toasty in a closed-toe heel. Try a simple silhouette and a mid-height heel that'll take you from day to night, or go for a slingback style with a pointed toe for added elegance.

Winter Florals

More muted floral designs are often overlooked when choosing what to wear to a winter wedding, but they make for a much more exciting look than the standard little black dress.