If you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning your winter wedding guest outfits.
Whether you’re looking for a new party dress or are partial to formal pants, we’re here to help you get the ball rolling on your search for what to wear to this season's nuptials. These festivities are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays — think festive velvet dresses and long-sleeve jumpsuits for more formal affairs, or sequin numbers that embody that end-of-year vibe.
We’ve rounded up 25 winter wedding guest outfit ideas for every dress code, budget, and personal style. Ahead, find the best winter dresses, jumpsuits, and pantsuits from reader-favorite retailers like Free People, Reformation, Zara, and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list.
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Formal winter weddings likely require black-tie dresses, which should probably be floor-length but certainly don’t have to be black. For the colder months, look out for long-sleeve gowns in luxe velvets or weightier sequins in rich jewel tones. Then throw on a faux fur shawl, slip into comfortable heels, and swipe on burgundy lipstick to complete your ensemble.
Cocktail attire is one of the most popular special-occasion dress codes, offering a balance between formal and casual, and allowing you (and the party) to move from day to night. It also opens you up to more silhouettes, hemline lengths, and fabrics. For the winter, we recommend midi dresses with delicate lace and mesh trims or elevated pearl embellishments.
Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
For winter weddings with outdoor ceremonies or restaurant receptions with casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into long-sleeve mini or midi dresses, and pair them with sheer black tights and a pair of booties or closed-toe pumps. (You also can’t go wrong with a velvet maxi.) And don’t be afraid of prints — play with festive plaids and winter florals.
Madewell V-Neck Cuff-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell
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 winter air. To stay warm and comfortable while looking stylish, seek out long-sleeved, high-neck silhouettes in rich velvets and luxe jersey knits. Keep it sleek in black, or test out trendy burgundy, navy blue, or metallic silver styles.
Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit, $, available at Ramy Brook
Wedding Guest Pant Suits
These days, pantsuits for wedding guests are more chic than ever before, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. Be playful with metallic, floral, or velvet suits that can be worn on their own with a statement necklace, or with a blouse or vest underneath. When the party’s over, rewear the blazers and trousers for winter festivities and office days alike.
Your upcoming formal winter weddings will likely require black-tie dress, which should probably be floor-length but certainly doesn’t have to be black. For the colder months, look out for long-sleeve gowns in luxe velvets or weightier sequins in rich jewel tones. Once you find your perfect dress, throw on a faux fur shawl, slip into comfortable heels, and swipe on burgundy lipstick to complete your ensemble.
Atsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
For winter weddings with outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours or with more casual, cozy vibes, keep your comfort (and warmth) top of mind. Slip into long-sleeve mini and midi dresses with matching scarves or velvet maxis, and pair them with sheer black tights and a pair of booties or closed-toe pumps.
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