25 Winter Wedding Guest Outfits, From Velvet Dresses To Long-Sleeve Jumpsuits

While you may be in the midst of celebrating fall weddings, it’s time to start accepting more invites — and planning your winter wedding guest outfits. Whether you’re looking for a new party dress or are partial to pants, we’re here to help you get the ball rolling on your search for what to wear to a winter wedding. From black-tie dress codes to casual nuptials, you might consider wearing festive velvet dresses or even a long-sleeve jumpsuits. (Though, there’s always room for a good cocktail dress...) These end-of-year parties are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays. We’ve rounded up 25 winter wedding guest outfit ideas for every dress code, budget, and personal style. Ahead, find the best cool-weather dresses, jumpsuits, and pantsuits from reader-favorite retailers like Reformation, Anthropologie, Zara, and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list.All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.Black-tie Wedding Guest DressesYour 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.Shop RixoRIXO Emory Embroidered Velvet Gown, $, available at RixoShow Me Your Mumu Greta DressShop Show Me Your MumuShow Me Your Mumu Greta Dress, $, available at Show Me Your MumuMichael Costello x Revolve Loren GownShop RevolveMichael Costello x revolve Loren Gown, $, available at RevolveClub L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi DressShop Club L LondonClub L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi Dress, $, available at Club L LondonEloquii Paillette Sequin Maxi DressShop EloquiiEloquii Paillette Sequin Maxi Dress, $, available at EloquiiCocktail Wedding Guest DressesCocktail 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 effortlessly move from day to night. This 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 and crystal embellishments. Shop ReformationReformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress, $, available at ReformationBardot Liyana Ruched Mesh DressShop RevolveBardot Liyana Ruched Mesh Dress, $, available at RevolveAtsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini DressShop AnthropologieAtsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress, $, available at AnthropologieNever Fully Dressed Sequin Jem DressShop Never Fully DressedNever Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress, $, available at Never Fully DressedLulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi DressShop LulusLulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at LulusCasual Wedding Guest DressesFor 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.Shop Free PeopleNigel Preston Velvet Maxi Dress, $, available at Free PeopleGood American Velvet Blazer Mini DressShop Good AmericanGood American Velvet Blazer Mini Dress, $, available at Good AmericanPomander Place Green Jacquard Samantha DressShop TuckernuckPomander Place Green Jacquard Samantha Dress, $, available at TuckernuckPetal & Pup Francesca Floral Midi Dress & ScarfShop Petal & PupPetal & Pup Francesca Floral Midi Dress & Scarf, $, available at Petal & PupSelkie The London DressShop RevolveSelkie The London Dress, $, available at RevolveWedding Guest JumpsuitsWe 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 keep warm and comfortable while looking stylish, seek out long-sleeve and high-neck silhouettes in rich velvets and luxe jersey knits. Keep it sleek and chic with a versatile black jumpsuit ,or test out trendy burgundy, navy blue, or metallic silver styles. Shop City ChicCity Chic Plus Lana Jumpsuit, $, available at City ChicAbercrombie & Fitch High-Neck Draped JumpsuitShop Abercrombie & FitchSkims High-Neck Draped Jumpsuit, $, available at SkimsTopshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With LaceShop AsosTopshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace, $, available at ASOSBar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder JumpsuitShop Macy’sBar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit, $, available at Macy'sRamy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging JumpsuitShop Ramy BrookRamy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit, $, available at Ramy

25 Winter Wedding Guest Outfits, From Velvet Dresses To Long-Sleeve Jumpsuits
While you may be in the midst of celebrating fall weddings, it’s time to start accepting more invites — and planning your winter wedding guest outfits. 

Whether you’re looking for a new party dress or are partial to pants, we’re here to help you get the ball rolling on your search for what to wear to a winter wedding. From black-tie dress codes to casual nuptials, you might consider wearing festive velvet dresses or even a long-sleeve jumpsuits. (Though, there’s always room for a good cocktail dress...) These end-of-year parties are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays. 

We’ve rounded up 25 winter wedding guest outfit ideas for every dress code, budget, and personal style. Ahead, find the best cool-weather dresses, jumpsuits, and pantsuits from reader-favorite retailers like Reformation, Anthropologie, Zara, and more that’ll get you on the best-dressed list.

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.

For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.

Black-tie Wedding Guest Dresses


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.

Shop Rixo

RIXO Emory Embroidered Velvet Gown, $, available at Rixo

Show Me Your Mumu Greta Dress


Shop Show Me Your Mumu

Show Me Your Mumu Greta Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu

Michael Costello x Revolve Loren Gown


Shop Revolve

Michael Costello x revolve Loren Gown, $, available at Revolve

Club L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi Dress


Shop Club L London

Club L London Satin Feather Trim Maxi Dress, $, available at Club L London

Eloquii Paillette Sequin Maxi Dress


Shop Eloquii

Eloquii Paillette Sequin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii

Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses


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 effortlessly move from day to night. This 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 and crystal embellishments.

Shop Reformation

Reformation Plus Stasia Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation

Bardot Liyana Ruched Mesh Dress


Shop Revolve

Bardot Liyana Ruched Mesh Dress, $, available at Revolve

Atsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress


Shop Anthropologie

Atsu Crystal-Embellished Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress


Shop Never Fully Dressed

Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed

Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress


Shop Lulus

Lulus Mesh Pearl One-Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at Lulus

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.

Shop Free People

Nigel Preston Velvet Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People

Good American Velvet Blazer Mini Dress


Shop Good American

Good American Velvet Blazer Mini Dress, $, available at Good American

Pomander Place Green Jacquard Samantha Dress


Shop Tuckernuck

Pomander Place Green Jacquard Samantha Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck

Petal & Pup Francesca Floral Midi Dress & Scarf


Shop Petal & Pup

Petal & Pup Francesca Floral Midi Dress & Scarf, $, available at Petal & Pup

Selkie The London Dress


Shop Revolve

Selkie The London Dress, $, available at Revolve

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 keep warm and comfortable while looking stylish, seek out long-sleeve and high-neck silhouettes in rich velvets and luxe jersey knits. Keep it sleek and chic with a versatile black jumpsuit ,or test out trendy burgundy, navy blue, or metallic silver styles.

Shop City Chic

City Chic Plus Lana Jumpsuit, $, available at City Chic

Abercrombie & Fitch High-Neck Draped Jumpsuit


Shop Abercrombie & Fitch

Skims High-Neck Draped Jumpsuit, $, available at Skims

Topshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace


Shop Asos

Topshop Midi Jacquard Jumpsuit With Lace, $, available at ASOS

Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit


Shop Macy’s

Bar III Plus Size Metallic Jersey One-Shoulder Jumpsuit, $, available at Macy's

Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit


Shop Ramy Brook

Ramy Brook Gabriel Velvet Plunging Jumpsuit, $, available at Ramy Brook

Wedding Guest Pant Suits


These days, pantsuits for wedding guests are far more chic and sleek than ever before, so we want to put these matching separates on your radar. Be playful with metallic, floral, or velvet pantsuits that can be worn on their own with a statement necklace, with a blouse or vest underneath. When the party’s over, rewear the blazers and trousers for other winter festivities and office days.

Shop Zara

Zara Wrinkle Look Sparkle Blazer, $, available at Zara

Zara Wrinkled Effect Shiny Pants, $, available at Zara

Wildfang Empower Tux Blazer & Empower Trouser Pant


Shop Urban Outfitters

Wildfang Empower Tux Blazer, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Wildfang Empower Trouser Pant, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Mango Cropped Velvet Vest & Velvet Wideleg Pants


Shop Mango

Mango Cropped Velvet Vest, $, available at Mango

Mango Velvet Wideleg Pants, $, available at Mango

Ann Taylor Belted Shawl-Collar Blazer & Straight Leg Pant


Shop Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor The Belted Shawl-Collar Blazer in Fluid Crepe, $, available at Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor The Straight Leg Pant in Fluid Crepe, $, available at Ann Taylor

Farm Rio Night Jungle Blazer & Night Jungle Flare Pants


Shop Farm Rio

Farm Rio Navy Blue Night Jungle Blazer, $, available at Farm Rio

Farm Rio Navy Blue Night Jungle Flare Pants, $, available at Farm Rio

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