Top Trends for Winter Wedding Guest Dresses

Winter Wedding Guest Dresses Ideas  

It goes without saying that you want your wedding outfit to look fabulous, but in winter, it pays to be practical as well as polished. With the Great British weather being what it is, you need to be ready for everything from crisp sun to winter downpours. Choosing the right dress for a winter wedding is key to looking gorgeous, feeling comfortable and keeping warm. 

Winter is the perfect season to get creative with your wedding outfit and shopping for winter dresses can be lots of fun. Darker colours, rich fabrics, sparkling embellishments and the option to layer separates provide ample opportunity for dressing to impress. You’ll also have the pick of dress lengths; from simple minis through to midi and maxi styles, anything goes at a winter wedding. 

Here are our top tips for looking stylish and keeping warm during the winter wedding season.

Layer it up 

Whether you love getting down on the dancefloor or just having the option to wrap up warm if needed, layers are an essential part of your winter wedding kit. 

Faux fur wraps and cropped jackets, warm blanket scarves, stylish capes and carefully chosen hats and scarves will all help to accessorise your dress and keep you snug when needed. 

Layering allows you to choose a strapless, backless or bandeau dress as you can easily cover up when needed.

Choose seasonal colours 

This season’s winter colour palette is filled with luxurious shades. Look for dresses in deep jewel tones of green, burgundy, brown, purple and blue. If you’re attending a festive-themed wedding gold, silver and bronze are all beautiful and unusual colours to wear.   

Less popular at summer weddings, a black dress is perfectly acceptable at winter events or get the city-chic look by opting for a dress in sophisticated camel or slate grey. You can also channel your inner snow queen, opting for cool grey, a sprinkling of sparkles and plenty of faux fur.

 
There’s always a place for on-trend animal print and it can look incredibly chic when done right. Look for leopard-style prints in shades of rich brown and black. 

You can accessorise deep colours with winter whites for a touch of old-school glamour.

Look for luxurious materials 

If there’s one season where you can really get your glam on, it’s winter. With the festivities, sparkles and cosy atmosphere, this is the time when opulent materials come into their own.

Look for winter wedding guest dresses in rich silk, velvet, heavy satin and wool-blend knit styles. You can choose coats, jackets and wraps in these materials too. Opulent faux fur, feathers, leather and bejewelled trims add the perfect finishing touch, making you look and feel magical.

Add a touch of sparkle 

No winter wedding dress would be complete without a little sparkle. Whether you opt for a dress in a striking metallic shade, choose a dress adorned with sequins or beads or go for accessories with added bling, it’ll all help to pull together a beautifully curated winter wedding outfit.

Keep it sustainable 

Winter wedding guest dress shopping can be expensive and put a dent in your carbon footprint if you’re travelling miles in search of the perfect dress. Keep it closer to home by scouring the local charity shops or browsing pre-loved sites like eBay and Vinted. Many dresses have only been worn once and it’s one of the best ways to bag a bargain from the comfort of your sofa.

Have a rummage through your wardrobe and see if you can find handbags, shoes, wraps and coats that can be re-worn as part of your outfit. You can also add sparkle to existing clothes and accessories by hand-sewing or glueing a few sequins or beads.