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How to Choose Winter Wedding Outfits for Guests
Posted:
JANUARY 03, 2023
Categories:
Styling & Tips
It’s winter wedding season, you’ve received the invite, and… you have nothing to wear. While snow-blanketed landscapes are picturesque, attending a wedding during winter can leave you wondering not only what is appropriate to wear and how you will stay warm. However, there is no need to despair because this season’s winter wedding outfits for guests are chic, elegant, and dripping with glamour. So keep reading because we reveal this season’s winter wedding trends and recommend winter wedding outfits appropriate for the season of snow and ice. We want you to find winter wedding guest outfits that make you swoon, inspire you to feel confident and beautiful, and keep you warm without skimping on Tadashi Shoji’s figure-enhancing style and celebrated comfort.
Tadashi Shoji’s winter wedding guest collection of dresses is inspired by boundless expression. Colors are bright and bold, fabrics are indulgent, and the wedding guest mood is glamorous. As a result, you’ll find a variety of shapes and silhouettes that are appropriate for a variety of wedding dress codes, as well as Tadashi Shoji signature styles that clients reach for again and again: gowns with modified A-lines (a fit that skims the hips then falls into effortless volume), long-sleeved silhouettes (perfect for winter’s chill), our signature twist-drape styles, the blouson waist (a flattering-for-all waistline that’s easy to wear), and plenty of V-plunge necklines. Plus, for the fashionistas who love to make a statement, there are voluminous bubble sleeves, lots of sparkle and shimmer, and a sultry array of long-sleeved backless styles.
So, what do you wear to a winter wedding?
First, as cold weather winter wedding outfits go, a gown is a premier choice to wear when attending a winter wonderland wedding. Not only are they elegant and glamorous, but their floor-grazing hems provide more warmth than a mini or midi. Second, consider sleeve length. Long sleeves are synonymous with cold weather winter wedding guest outfits. Plus, this season’s sleeve trends elevate the long sleeve, offering a variety of sleeve designs from tailored and tapered to statement-making and voluminous. All that said, you can still wear a short sleeve or sleeveless gown, but make sure to style it with a cozy shawl or an overlay that’s indoor appropriate. Lastly, consider your color palette. Winter daylight is fleeting because the sun sets earliest in the winter, and evening arrives sooner. So work with the season’s wintry vibe and lean into moody and dark colors, rich and opulent fabrics, and metallics. The winter season is when glitz, glam, shimmer, and sparkle all work. But do veer away from micro-florals and save bright summery prints for after the snowmelt.
Now, onto the good stuff: what to wear to a winter wedding. We’ve collected our thirty favorite looks for the winter wedding guest. They’re ideal for cold-weather weddings, are trend-relevant but are not trendy (we love a timeless style), and have all the fashionable features that make an effortlessly chic winter wedding guest outfit.
30 Stunning Winter Wedding Guest Outfits
Sparkling diamante arranged in pinstripes makes this stretch velvet gown a glamourous choice for a winter wedding. Thanks to an embroidered-tulle V-plunge illusion and subtle blouson waist, this long-sleeved style is perfect if you are looking for a gown that doesn’t skimp on sex appeal. Choose this outfit if you’re looking for a glittery gown that combines relaxed elegance with throwback Studio 54 glam.
The Avaline Gown is cut in a magenta crepe. Magenta is a gorgeous color that works for almost everyone and is a lovely color choice for a wedding held in the cold season. It is designed with a tonal embroidered tulle-yoke cap sleeve illusion, a fitted waist, and effortless draping. Choose this style if you’re looking for a wedding guest outfit that exudes sophisticated allure.
The Serina Gown boasts sparkly emerald embellishments, hourglass shaping, a V-plunge peak label, and a shoulder-to-elbow appliquéd illusion. This dress is a must-have on our cold-weather winter wedding guest outfits list because it has long sleeves, is cut in a pine green hue, and merges conservative styling with a dash of rebellion.
Our va-va-voom Viola Gown hits on this season’s velvet trend. Not only is velvet seeing a major comeback, but it’s also timeless for formal wedding guest dresses winter. Cut in a luxurious cobalt blue, this off-the-shoulder style features a V-neckline, a hand-cut embroidered applique with jet-black beading, and a curve-hugging fit. Choose this stunning winter wedding guest outfit if you want a gown that’s dripping with glamour.
The Nadine Gown proves that winter metallics come in all colors. Available in a champagne-hued, crinkle foil jersey, this style enchants with its off-the-shoulder neckline that accentuates a draped bow, asymmetric bodice, and column skirt. While column skirts are categorically hard to move in, this style’s four-way stretch makes it a comfortably chic choice for a winter wedding guest dress.
Wondering what to wear to a December or January wedding? We highly recommend our Petra Gown, a pine green embroidered tulle and crepe stunner. Its mock neck and long sleeves provide elegant coverage and warmth, its embroidered tulle illusions feel soft against the skin, and its one-shoulder illusion and thigh-to-floor sheer inset only enhance this style’s drama.
Camellia Metallic Twist Drape Gown
Ruching and shirring to create intricate and eye-catching details is a key trend this season. Our Camellia Metallic Twist Drape Gown is a long-sleeved style with a hint of seduction. The V-plunge silhouette is perfect as a wedding guest outfit if you’re attending an evening wedding and you desire styling that accentuates an hourglass figure.
Our navy Katalina Gown fits right in with the moody hues of winter elegance. A cutout lining emphasizes the silhouette’s lace patchwork motif by highlighting the V-plunge neckline and skin-revealing sides. Shoppers for winter wedding guest outfits, take note: this is a style made to be seen in.
The Hynds Gown is offered in a deep mystic blue with all over sparkly sapphire embellishment. While sapphire blues are a lovely color year-round, the striking hue certainly works amidst a winter wonderland. Since this is also a season of sparkle and shine, don’t forget to accessorize. The style’s bare-shoulder neckline works exceptionally well with a statement earring.
A winter wedding is an opportune time to try a moody floral. The Oran Gown enjoys all over blue violet floral embroidery that is set off by a navy lining. In addition, the embroidered tulle boasts a luxuriously soft hand, and the stretch lining feels like butter, which means this style is as comfortable as it is elegant.
When attending a winter wedding, we wholeheartedly endorse silhouettes that are dripping with embellishment. Our Raine Gown is an enchanting silhouette that combines expert draping with seed-beaded shimmer. While this light-catching style’s fit is flattering for most, it’s especially flattering if you have a full bust or hourglass shape.
Alon Embroidered Tulle Illusion Gown
If you’re looking for long-sleeve coverage but still want a silhouette that boasts sophisticated allure, then the Alon Gown was made for you. This style pairs long sleeves with a sunburst tulle off-the-shoulder illusion, creating a winter wedding guest style that is effortless and infinitely elegant.
While statement-making red dresses are timeless, red is especially enjoying the spotlight this season. Our one-shoulder crepe Lena Gown is a standout style thanks to its pop red hue and hourglass-accentuating shape that exudes wedding guest glamour. Since it is sleeveless, pair this look with a faux fur jacket, shawl, or other dress code-appropriate layer to keep warm.
Lavender, but make it winter. While lavender may be associated with spring, we’ve added a liquid metallic shimmer to make it winter-appropriate. The cold-weather-friendly, long-sleeved Lancelot gown is the gown for you if you’re looking for a wedding guest outfit that is effortless, fresh, and designed with a hint of seduction.
Intricate allover beadwork transforms this sophisticated tulle gown into an evening gown brimming with wedding guest glamour. The sleek design has a boat neck, molded cap sleeves, and a floor-sweeping hem, making it a lovely choice for a black-tie wedding or a more formal affair.
We love the Arbor Two-Tone gown because it presents stark contrast for a stark season. With its bold sense of modernity and graphic appeal, this wedding guest silhouette is designed to flatter every shape.
The Delphine Gown is another stunning standout on our winter wedding outfits for guests list. The style’s long-sleeved bodice is cut from intricately beaded and paillette embellished tulle, while the modified A-line skirt is made from crepe. It’s a captivating look that creates an exquisite juxtaposition between matte and shine.
Embrace this season’s dominant disco trend and choose our batwing-sleeve Dune Mini Dress for party-ready shimmer and shine. This light-catching style is cut from beaded and paillette-embroidered tulle. It’s a style destined for the post-ceremony party. Pair it with knee-high, lace-up boots that disappear beneath the hemline to make it more fashion-forward.
Klara Sequin Illusion Midi Dress
This LBD gets a winter wedding guest update with gold embellishments. Its timeless elegance and revealing magnetism are evident in hourglass draping and paillette-embroidered long-sleeved illusions. Also, if no dress code is stated on the invitation, but the reception’s setting skews more formal, our Klara Midi Dress is a safe option to wear to a winter wedding as its cocktail-attire appropriate.
This wedding guest-worthy dress mixes sophistication with statement style and enjoys a versatility worth celebrating. Not only is it an attractive option for a festive wedding dress code because you can wear it for less formal celebrations and cocktail attire affairs, but it is also a style that can be worn all year long.
Lucia Draped Metallic Lamé Gown
Nothing says winter like emerald green shimmer, and our Lucia Gown, cut in a liquid metallic green, is brimming with excitement, irresistibility, and fun. This wedding guest gown’s draping accentuates an hourglass figure and is a flattering cut for all shapes. Designed with a shoulder-grazing v-neckline, draped cap sleeves, a crisscross bodice, and a cascading flounce that reveals a high slit, this is an occasion wardrobe superstar you’ll want to wear again and again.
Esa Pearl-Dotted Dolman Sleeve Jumpsuit
If you’re feeling the pants look for a winter wedding, try our Esa Jumpsuit. It’s an easy and effortless look elevated by an architectural-fitted bodice with a dolman sleeve tulle-smocked overlay and dotted pearl embellishment. Also, the versatile ivory/black colorway means that you can wear this chic jumpsuit for weddings and events all year round.
Esa Pearl-Dotted Dolman Sleeve Gown
The Esa Gown is like the Esa jumpsuit’s glamourous older sister. It shares the same design details as an architectural-fitted bodice with a dolman sleeve tulle-smocked overlay and dotted pearl embellishment, but instead of pants, this style is outfitted with a modified A-line that flares into soft, flattering volume. So complete your formal winter wedding guest outfit with this sophisticated style that can be worn no matter the season.
Juliette Handkerchief Lace Dress
Our Juliette Dress is designed with a high neck v-plunge illusion, which keeps your décolletage warm and covered without skimping on sex appeal, and a handkerchief hem that will make dancing all the more fun. As another plus, this less formal wedding guest outfit is a safe choice if you’re unsure of your winter wedding’s dress code.
Refined, comfortable, and classic for a reason--the Adi’s wide v-neckline, elbow-length sleeves, and sophisticated draping make it a perfect cocktail option for winter weddings held in the afternoon and evening. Not to mention, the flame red Adi Dress will be sure to stand out in a sea of navy and black winter wedding guest outfits.
Nyra One-Shoulder Puff-Sleeve Dress
We have two words for this dress: playful and glamorous. Cut in a wedding-worthy pine green shade, this ribbed geo jacquard dress is all about fun, drama, and impact... but not too much because you don’t want to outshine the bride. The style, designed with puff-sleeve volume and a close-fitting cut, is a perfect option for a winter wedding with a cocktail attire dress code.
McKay Double-Breasted Coat Dress
Drawing on menswear, a masculine allure happens when tuxedo styling meets a feminine fit on our McKay Double-Breasted Coat Dress that features a peak lapel, satin-covered buttons, and oversized flapped pockets. Don this genderful style if you love tuxedo styling that focuses on curve and form.
Carmella Metallic Embroidered Dress
Even more florals for winter? Yes, especially when they’re metallic and featured in a floral pattern that pairs exaggerated scale with sophisticated illusion. Our Carmella dress is designed with long sleeves, a V-neck illusion, and a peekaboo hem. This wedding guest style that boasts vivid metallic blues can easily be worn to all your winter weddings that skew more formal.
Desiree Braid Embroidered Crepe Gown
On the bodice, a soft yarn-like embroidery mimics an elegant knit. Sprinkle it with flat sequins, and this wedding guest gown delivers a casual attitude with eveningwear drama. This gown, designed with a V-neck, crisscross waist detail, and high slit, is an attractive option for formal weddings.
When wearing a gown, it’s imperative that the floor-length hem not be too long. You want it to kiss the floor, but never drag. A hem that is too long may also be a tripping hazard. Luckily, Tadashi Shoji offers complimentary hemming for all styles purchased on tadashishoji.com. On our website, you can find out more about our hemming service in the Complimentary Hemming section. The service is simple. Request our Complimentary Hemming Form, and a Fit Specialist will gladly assist you. Our expected hemming turnaround is five to ten business days after we receive the package in our Los Angeles headquarters. Please allow additional time for transit.
Last but certainly not least, winter wedding dress codes can also be challenging to navigate. If you’re challenged by what the dress code stated on the invitation means, do not hesitate to connect with a Tadashi Shoji stylist via email or arrange a one-on-one virtual styling session. Our virtual stylists bring their wealth of wedding dress codes, hem lengths, fabrics, and fit to you. Held via Zoom, our one-on-one video calls offer personalized assistance to help you shop for winter wedding outfits for guests that will fit and flatter you best. To book your virtual style consultation, visit our Virtual Appointments page.
When shopping for your winter wedding guest outfit, remember to consider the dress code, venue, and weather where the ceremony will take place. This is the season to lean into moody prints and embellished textures, embrace sparkle and shimmer, and revel in the glamour of a floor-sweeping silhouette. Secure your spot on the best-dressed guest list and shop Tadashi Shoji’s edit of winter wedding outfits for guests today.
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