It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s wedding season and the changing face of high street fashion demands you switch up your wedding guest style.
Winter weddings are a great chance to show off your sartorial flair. You can play with layers, hemlines and jewel tones. Maybe finally wear those over-the-knee boots that are just too dramatic for daily wear. Or you can always add a quirky jacket to an old-school dress or maybe some leather.
Need some guidance? Here are some of chic winter wedding guest outfits that are sure to turn heads.
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16 dresses which will make you the chicest winter wedding guest
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Zara
Printed Pleated Jumpsuit Dress, $69.90 at Zara
This jumpsuit dress looks like a mini but has built-in shorts so you don't have to worry about being overexposed.
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Needle & Thread
Tulle-Trimmed Sequined Chiffon Dress, $430 at Net-a-Porter
You can never go wrong with sequins and this edgy black number is all the right kinds of dramatic without being over the top. It has a ruffled hemline and tulle detailing.
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Alexander Wang
Printed Bandana Slip Dress, $995 at Intermix
This bandana slip dress has a summery feel to it, but it's made of silk and has the perfect tea length for formal occasions. Wear it to a tropical weddings or layer it up with a leather jacket or shrug.
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H&M
Mesh Dress With Embroidery, $59.99 at H&M
We love a good sheer dress, but getting risqué at the wrong affair can lead to a faux pas. Which is why we love this sheer tea-length liner dress, which is covered up in all the right places.
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Mango
Sequin Tulle Dress, $199.99 at Mango
This dress has everything going for it: the fabric, the low-key sequins, the length, the sheer sleeves. Ditch the boots for this one and go with your strappy heels.
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Ronny Kobo
Floral Velvet Burnout Ruched Mini Dress, $498 at Intermix
This vintage-inspired number has sheer sleeves and the perfect V-neck. We love the ruched feel and jewel-toned detailing.
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Zara
Print Dress, $69.90 at Zara
Most people give dramatic prints and palettes a pass for weddings and that's a mistake. This Zara dress is proof that printed wrap dresses will never go out of style.
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Flounce London
Plus Sequin Batwing Mini Dress in Ombre Sequin, $72 at ASOS
The best things about this batwing dress is the velvet trim and colorful sequins, which will catch the light on the dance floor all night long.
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Zimmermann
Melody Cutout Floral-Print Silk-Crepon Mini Dress, $735 at Net-a-Porter
No one does florals like Zimmermann. This wildflower cut-out dress is the right amount of fierce and fun that works for all seasons.
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Eloquii
Fit and Flare Trench Dress, $119.90 at Eloquii
We are going the Meghan Markle route and making trench dresses a part of our wardrobes, starting with this fit-and-flare olive number. This military-themed dress has a great cut and makes for a great day-to-night transition piece.
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Self Portrait
Red Floral Mini Dress, $380 at Intermix
Don't save your flirty minidress for the summer. This one works for all seasons and even looks great with boots.
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Topshop
Snake Leather Midi Dress, $475 at Topshop
Yes, we're including snake print leather in our winter wedding guest lookbook.
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Self Portrait
Guipure Lace Midi Dress, $395 at Net-a-Porter
This strategically sheer midi dress might be our favorite yet. Try teaming this with an old-fashioned clutch and some metallic sandals.
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SheIn
Plus Scalloped V Neck Skater Dress, $18 at SheIn
No, skater dresses didn't go away just because you stopped paying attention to them. This thrifty, high-waisted mini is perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies. The fit-and-flare number adds height to your silhouette. You can wear it with stockings and ankle boots.
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Topshop
Velvet Belted Midi Dress, $75 at Topshop
This gorgeous velvet dress is the tea-length wonder you never knew you needed. It's chic, playful and high street fresh.
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Zara
Long Dress, $129 at Zara
If you want to go seriously long, opt for something different and move past pastels. This long, A-line fuchsia number has a slit and the perfect fit. Wear it with some statement earrings.
