9 Fabulous Winter Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas
Numerous couples were forced to abandon, postpone or adapt their wedding plans last year, but many also enjoyed an unexpected silver lining to Covid restrictions: the new micro-wedding format eased the pressures (financial and emotional), on nuptials, and encouraged couples to reconsider what makes a meaningful wedding.
For at least part of this year, couples have once again enjoyed the freedom of planning unrestricted ceremonies, be they micro or macro. And guests, no matter how big or small the wedding, are even more excited than usual about looking their best on a friend’s big day.
Of course, when it comes to a winter wedding, outfit planning gets a little trickier. What coat do you wear over your dress? Or is a slick trouser suit the way to go? We suggest you seek out jewellery brand Motley for styles that won’t be spotted anywhere else in the pews, and revisit the disco glamour of a platform Mary-Jane heel courtesy of Miu Miu. Carry a Roop, Kara or Giarite bag, and compliments will fly at the reception.
As for dresses, Reformation and De la Vali have the monopoly on slinky silhouettes, and Norma Kamali is enjoying a revival. If you’re not the dress-wearing type, pull off a power move in AZ Factory’s electric blue silk skirt set, or Gucci’s printed trouser suit instead. Here’s a curated edit of the best winter wedding guest outfits (and their attendant accessories) to shop now.
1/9Sleek and slick
Monica Vinader gold-plated cocktail earrings, £180, available at Libertylondon.com; Cos oversized-fit blazer, £135, available at Cosstores.com; Reformation Aribella ruffle-trim silk-satin midi dress, £285, available at Selfridges.com; Bottega Veneta pouch bag, £1,990, available at Farfetch.com; Mango strappy heeled sandals, £60, available at Mango.com.
2/9Wild nights
Wolf & Badger double-breasted cropped blazer, £210, available at Wolfandbadger.com; Norma Kamali fishtail-hem tiger-print jersey dress, £225, available at Matchesfashion.com; Arket mid-heel leather strap sandal, £150, available at Arket.com; Motley gold chain earrings, £125, available at Motley-london.com; Roop upcycled satin bag, £75, available at Selfridges.com.
3/9Red velvet
Jil Sander waist-tie garment-dyed cashmere coat, £5,160, available at Matchesfashion.com; Kitri velvet midi dress, £165, available at Flannels.com; Saint Laurent peep-toe sandals, £675, available at Ysl.com; Kenneth Jay Lane gold-plated rainbow crystal hoop earrings, £70, available at Libertylondon.com; Elleme vintage leather shoulder bag, £355, available at Luisaviaroma.com.
4/9Precious metals
Ganni jacquard mini dress, £245, available at Ganni.com; Heist 30-denier tights, £22, available at Net-a-porter.com; Miu Miu velvet Mary Jane platform pumps, £630, available at Mytheresa.com; Roxanne Assoulin double tear crystal earrings, £90, available at Net-a-porter.com; Shrimps crescent-shaped beaded handbag, £425, available at Shrimps.com.
5/9Festive tailoring
Gucci GG-jacquard wool-blend jacket, £2,100, available at Matchesfashion.com; Raey silk crepe de chine cami top, £120, available at Matchesfashion.com; Gucci GG-jacquard wool straight-leg trousers, £870, available at Matchesfashion.com; Adina’s Jewels thin choker, £75, available at Adinasjewels.com; Roger Vivier soft leather slingback pumps, £485, available at Rogervivier.com; Kara white crystal mesh knot clutch, £298, available at Karastore.com.
6/9Green goddess
De La Vali viscose satin dress, £500, available at Flannels.com; Mango feather clutch bag, £60, available at Mango.com; The Attico satin mules, £551, available at Farfetch.com.
7/9Polka party
Balenciaga tie-neck polka-dot ribbed dress, £2,250, available at Matchesfashion.com; Russell & Bromley ankle tie stiletto, £245, available at Russellandbromley.co.uk; Radà round earrings, £158, available at Rada.it; Isabel Marant ruched zipped clutch, £435, available at Farfetch.com.
8/9Something blue
AZ Factory double-breasted recycled duchesse-satin blazer, £645, available at Net-a-porter.com; AZ Factory recycled duchesse-satin mini skirt, £510, available at Net-a-porter.com; Tom Wood hoop earrings, £260, available at Farfetch.com; Giarité crystal bucket bag, £125, available at Giarite.com; Neous sling-back pump, £430, available at Neous.co.uk.
9/9Feather light
16Arlington floral-crystal and feather-trim crepe dress, £1,895, available at Matchesfashion.com; Reiss satin strappy sandals, £165, available at Reiss.com; Swarovski white rhodium plated bracelet, £85, available at Swarovski.com; Prada embellished Cleo shoulder bag, £2,600, available at Farfetch.com.