The Best Dress Styles for a Winter Wedding

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Finding the perfect wedding guest dress always seems like a trying task, but trying to find one during the winter is particularly complicated. There's a lot to consider, including what will keep you warm, look good with your coat, and lastly, feel festive enough to coincide with the unavoidable holiday spirit. If this is something you've ever struggled with or are currently struggling with, we're here to help.

There are a handful of particular wedding guest dress styles for winter that always seems to be sure-fire wins during the holiday season, featuring metallic accents, jewel tones, and of course, dresses with long sleeves. Here, we've divided our shopping curation into those three categories so you can seamlessly identify which winter wedding dress style tickles your fancy the most and gets you more than excited for the festivities ahead.

Metallic Accents

Whether you opt for a head-to-toe sequin look or err on the side of caution with subtle metallic accents, the boldness of a crisp shiny hue is perfect for any winter wedding, no matter the dress code.

H&M

Sleeveless Sequined Dress

BHLDN

Golden Rose Ballgown

Ganni

Sonora Sequined Satin Wrap Dress

Vince Camto

Velvet Sequin Cuff Gown

Zara

Sequin Dress

Violeta

Scoop-Back Sequin Dress

Walk of Shame

Two Piece Dress

Longer Sleeves

This one's a no-brainer: Long-sleeve dresses should be at the top of your shopping list when looking for that perfect winter wedding ensemble. Not only will they actually keep you warm, but they add a level of elegance to your overall look.

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Satin Mini Dress

Alessandra Rich

Crystal-Embellished Crepe Midi Dress

Blazé Milano

Sunshine Belted Satin-Jacquard Mini Dress

Topshop

Satin Ovoid Midi Dress

16Arlington

Feather-Trimmed Flocked Tulle Midi Dress

Lost Ink

Satin Wrap Dress

Silvia Tcherassi

Otavia Metallic Devoré-Velvet Mini Dress

Jewel Tones

There's no better time to wear rich jewel-tone dresses than during the winter. Ruby, sapphire, and emerald frocks are sure to match the festive nature of this winter wedding. So before you reach for yet another black dress, think again and consider one of these gemstone-inspired hues instead.

Rixo London

Laura Jackson Daisy Velvet-Trimmed Sequined Crepe Midi Dress

Reformation

Athena Dress

Ronny Kobo

Susan Dress

Cushnie

Ruby Draped Silk-Charmeuse Dress

Dress the Population

Naomi Twist Gown

Staud

Sandy Robe Dress

Cami NYC

The Serena Velvet Maxi Dress

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.