Figuring out what to wear to a winter wedding can be tricky. It’s too cold for the strapless and sleeveless dresses you wore to your summer weddings. Yet, you don’t want to be too covered up (it’s a wedding, not a funeral). We have these answers and more with our quick list of do’s and don’ts for your wardrobe to a winter wedding.
What to Wear to a Winter Wedding
Do……..
- Accessorize with gloves, scarves, and even a pretty winter hat.
- Wear a beautiful coat. While colors other than white are preferred, a white coat is okay in a pinch.
- Wear a pantsuit in a winter color like red, blue, or in a pinch, black
- Wear tights for warmth and for style.
- Wear pumps or flats with closed toes. You don’t want your feet to get too cold!
- Check with the bride to see what color the bridesmaids are wearing. You don’t want to look like you’re in the wedding party.
- Dance the night away. It will keep you warm and you’ll be sure to have a great time.
Don’t……….
- Wear white , even if you look amazing in it.
- Wear strappy sandals or open-toe shoes. Even in the south, winter nights can get chilly.
- Wear clothes that are too tight or too short. No one likes to be stared at for the wrong reasons.
- Wear jeans, khaki pants, etc. If you wear pants, they should be dressy.
- Wear anything too showy. Unless it’s black-tie, leave a long gown or a sequined dress at home.
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I’ve always been a little wary of winter weddings for precisely this reason: you never know what to wear. Needless to say, this post totally helps.
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really nice post and what a tips and the blue dress is amazing i really enjoyed your post.
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really marvelous tips and post i too enjoyed reading this post
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nice tips and awesome blue dress and i love to read this post also share with my friends.
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nice tips and awesome blue dress and i love to read this post also share with my friends.
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Actually, I’d love to wear that blue dress to a wedding! Where can it be found?
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Nordstrom
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Winter Wedding must be more happy to attend with the tips above.
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I’ll be attending an evening (5p) wedding in the Napa Valley of a former beau with whom I’ve remained great friends with as well his family, is it ok to wear a white dress with taupe detail or should I stick with Navy & taupe instead?
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Avoid white.. especially since you are the ex-girlfriend
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