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37 of the Best Winter Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Type of Dress Code

You can still look chic when it's chilly

Courtney Campbell

By Courtney Campbell

Updated Oct 28, 2024

Additional reporting by
Anna Vognsen

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What to Wear to a Winter Wedding

Don’t worry, you won’t have to completely overhaul your approach to wedding guest dressing just because there’s a chill in the air. While there are have long-sleeve options, and some more wintry color palettes on my list below, Burke tells me she approaches winter wedding guest dressing “similarly to how [she approaches] dressing for summer weddings, just with a few strategic additions,” such as a tailored coat or a unique brooch (which gives “a personal touch and a little more formality”). Burke is also a fan of sheer tights under a mini for a winter wedding, noting that some luxe hosiery can really up the style ante.

What Do You Wear to a Wedding Over Your Dress When It’s Cold

Burke’s recommendation of a classic tailored coat is one of my favorites, but I also love that faux fur wraps are back in style, as they add a bit of vintage glamour to any outfit.

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Courtney Campbell

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Courtney covers all things shopping and lifestyle at PureWow. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Elon University and has spent more than five years of her career writing and editing shopping content. She has also tested everything from kombucha kits to standing desks for product reviews. With a passion for service journalism, she loves covering food, lifestyle and home content. You can follow her on Instagram or see more of her experience on LinkedIn.

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