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What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

From dresses to suits and separates, here are 10 outfits you'll definitely wear again

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Wondering what to wear to a winter wedding? You’re not the only one. The failsafe summer go-to has been a floral slip dress and strappy sandals since the Nineties, but the blueprint's not the same for dressing in the cold.

As temperatures drop, you’ve got more of an excuse to indulge in plush fabrics, rich colour palettes and lashings of sparkly jewellery. So basically, you can be even more extra when it comes to winter wedding outfits.

There is just one other issue to consider in today’s casual climate: formality. Few events are actually black tie these days, but just how smart is smart/casual? Throw in a pandemic and people's new penchant for a smaller guest list, and things get even more confusing.

So, we've made things a little easier by pulling together this winter wedding guest dresses and outfits edit – and throwing in some very useful styling tips, too (if we do say so ourselves). On a scale of a touch lavish (we're talking feathery dresses and velvet suits) to hella versatile (silky separates and timeless midis), here are 10 winter wedding looks to shop now.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

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Rotate Birger Christensen Dress – £300 SHOP NOW

Whistles Clutch Bag – £139 SHOP NOW

Reformation Pumps – £298 SHOP NOW

Rotate Birger Christensen’s dress is the definition of cool-girl formal – we love the tactile floral cloqué and Eighties-inspired puff sleeves. Elevate this style with fresh metallic accessories for winter weddings.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Rixo Velvet Dress – £360 SHOP NOW

DeMellier Bag – £345 SHOP NOW

Reiss Knee Boots – £358 SHOP NOW

Rixo’s burgundy maxi is a winter wonder – and the lace trim and lustrous velvet is even better in person. If you want to give formal outfits a directional update, ground them with knee-high boots instead of delicate heels – Reiss' pair will see you way beyond wedding season.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Aligne Tailored Bustier – £99 SHOP NOW

Isabel Marant Earrings – £340 SHOP NOW

Rotate Birger Christensen Trousers – £250 SHOP NOW

Self-Portrait Bag – £380 SHOP NOW

If you hadn't already noticed, silver trousers are having a bit of a moment. Take yours from weekend wardrobe to wedding appropriate by simply swapping basic white tees for structured corset tops. Finish with Isabel Marant's iconic chandelier earrings to add a touch of Eighties glamour.

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What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Reiss Single-breasted Blazer – £328 SHOP NOW

Ottoman Hands Aegina Hoops – £45 SHOP NOW

Reiss Velvet Tapered Trousers – £198 SHOP NOW

Loeffler Randall Knot Mules – £383 SHOP NOW

Trouser suits have a unique knack for making you look both laid-back and pulled-together at the same time – depending on whether you style them with slides or high heels. Made from fuchsia-pink velvet, Reiss' features a single-breasted blazer and straight-leg tapered trousers.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Sleeper Cropped Top – £574 SHOP NOW

Reiss Slim-fit Trousers – £98 SHOP NOW

Mango Mary Janes – £49.99 SHOP NOW

Who says you can't wear feathers to weddings? Especially when they're atop Sleeper's baby-pink bralette. Team yours with tapered suit trousers and classic Mary Janes for a timeless winter wedding guest look.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Arket Bustier – £77 SHOP NOW

Reiss Skirt – £158 SHOP NOW

The Attico Shoes – £399 SHOP NOW

If you want a quick fix for winter weddings, Arket’s off-the-shoulder velvet top can dress up any trousers or skirts you already have hanging in your wardrobe. We especially love it paired with Reiss's asymmetric satin skirt (these slip styles are bang on trend for AW23) and contrasting fuchsia accessories.

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What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Etsy Bow Hair clip – £12.90 SHOP NOW

Nina Ricci Mini Dress – £471 SHOP NOW

Gucci Tulle Tights – £225 SHOP NOW

Mango Platform Heels – £59.99 SHOP NOW

Crafted from magenta taffeta, this Nina Ricci baby-doll dress is pure wedding fodder. Toughen up the mini's girlish vibes with contrast black tights and stompy platform heels.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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& Other Stories Dress – £79 SHOP NOW

Ganni Ruched Bag – £145 SHOP NOW

Reformation Ballet Flats – £298 SHOP NOW

Stories' new Savoir collection should be your go-to for winter weddings. This season, the brand has channelled Nineties minimalism with this asymmetric satin gown. Keep styling playful with mini bags and this year's must-have shoe: the crystal ballet pump.

What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Arket Headband – £16 SHOP NOW

Staud Mini Dress – £217.50 SHOP NOW

Ganni Loafers – £315 SHOP NOW

The easiest way to ensure your wedding guest look is sustainable? Buy something versatile as opposed to a one-hit wonder. You'll get your #30wears out of this delightfully girlish satin mini from LA-label Staud – simply switch between loafers, Mary Janes and chunky boots depending on the occasion.

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What To Wear To A Winter Wedding

what to wear to a winter wedding
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Jovonna Blouse – £75 SHOP NOW

By Pariah Earrings – £300 SHOP NOW

Solace London Skirt – £420 SHOP NOW

Spoiler alert: you don't have to wear a dress to winter weddings. Solace London’s maxi skirt proves that sequins can be super versatile – wear yours with fluffy knits and shirting to 'grown-up' events, then switch to a tank top for hardcore partying.

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