Snow-covered landscapes, clear night skies, festive holiday décorr; it seems there’s something magical around every corner in wintertime. It’s a season that balances icy sparkle with warmth and celebration, making it the perfect time for a gorgeous wedding.
Whether you’re looking for winter wedding guest outfits or participating in the wedding party, here’s what you need to know about winter wedding dress codes and how to choose what to wear.
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Preparing for a Winter Wedding
Plenty of stylish opportunities come with the coldest time of year. Generally speaking, jewel tones and velvety fabrics are always trendy fashion pieces for winter weddings.
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As you get excited to attend winter weddings this year, here's how to consider factors like cold weather and varied dress codes to plan the perfect guest outfit.
Weather-Conscious Wedding Attire
When it comes to prepping for a winter wedding, weather plays a big role in your outfit planning. You want to dress seasonably, but you don’t want your style to be hidden or compromised by bulky layers.
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So how can you stay warm without sacrificing style? A dress with sleeves, a maxi dress, or even a fancy jumpsuit are great ways to dress for the occasion.
Velvet is a popular choice for its formality and warm practicality; other options: sparkly knits, sequins, or satin.Wearing a jewel tone like ruby red, deep purple, or emerald green is another way to nail the perfect winter look.
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Formality
As picturesque as winter weddings tend to be, they still come in varying degrees of formal, semi-formal, and casual.When planning your outfit, it’s key to figure out how formal the event is and dress accordingly.
For black tie or black tie-optional winter weddings, consider a maxi- or cocktail dress, bold, solid colors, or rich patterns like floral jacquard, heels, and sparkly jewelry. Metallic colors like gold, sequin, copper, or silver are also great for holiday-centered winter weddings.
If the event is semi-formal, go for a cocktail or midi dress, and feel free to play around with prints and fun hairstyles. For a wedding that’s more on the casual side, shorter dresses in fabrics like cotton or knits work better, and you can try low heels or even flats.
Shoes
Once you’ve picked your dress, it’s time to choose the perfect shoes to complement them. From heels to flats, winter weddings open up plenty of opportunities for picking out a gorgeous pair of shoes.
Sticking to winter-ready fabrics like velvet, leather, satin, or even sparkly glitter helps keep your party look in season and in style. With printed dresses, go for something sleek and elegant. If your dress is on the simpler side, allow your shoes to be the statement piece in your outfit
Due to the colder temperatures of the season, winter weddings are the perfect opportunity to wear closed-toe shoes. Pumps, high heels, and even fancy flats can be ideal footwear choices for winter weddings.
Wedding Guest Accessories
When it comes to accessorizing your winter wedding look, don’t be afraid to up the shine factor! Have fun picking out jewelry that elevates your outfit, from sparkly rhinestone earrings to shimmery gold necklaces to a dreamy headband or hair clips.
A chic bag completes your wedding guest look, and can have a big impact on your outfit! Go for a glam clutch or mini handbag, whether it’s a refined vegan leather style or a piece with luxe embellishments like beading, sequins, or pearls.
Staying warm is also a priority, especially if you’re going sleeveless or wearing short sleeves. So how can you pair practicality with style? A faux fur jacket or stole is a classic accessory that always looks glam.