Save this story Save Story Save this story If summer nuptials call for layers of floating chiffon and bright prints befitting a beach ceremony , winter wedding guest dresses are decidedly more pared-back. Velvet gowns stand in for linen maxis; fluttery cocktail dresses are replaced by floor-length options with long sleeves; the palette gets moody, rich, and inky. If you have a cold-weather dress code on the horizon and want to add a new piece to your closet, start with our edit.
The Velvet Halter Neck Simkhai Reannon gown Jump to review $895 NET-A-PORTER
The Off-the-Shoulder Neckline Staud Portia dress Jump to review $750 NET-A-PORTER
The A-line Slip Tory Burch chantilly lace dress Jump to review $1,995 TORY BURCH
The Floor-Length Stunner Victoria Beckham Isabella gown Jump to review $1,590 NET-A-PORTER
The Strapless Gown Tove Zenaida dress Jump to review $1,695 NET-A-PORTER
The Beaded Metallic Midi Cos beaded metallic dress Jump to review $249 COS
The Formal LBD Kallmeyer Priya gown Jump to review $1,890 NET-A-PORTER
These 28 options are geared toward guests (though, attention, bridesmaids : If your prompt is black tie and you’re on a deadline to find a dramatic silhouette in an appropriate color, you’ll find something here too) and feature standouts from contemporary brands like Staud and Aje, as well as designer favorites. Tove’s popular Zenaida dress glows in golden satin, Erdem makes jewel tones interesting with floral detailing and a fringe hem, and Fforme’s long-sleeve stunner is perfectly apropos for the dressiest of weddings . We even found a short dress that works: It’s a beaded metallic midi from Cos, and a great pick for an upcoming courthouse ceremony . Don’t let the chilly temperatures deter you—but do ensure you have a proper coat to assist with backless numbers and short-sleeve options.
Ahead, all the formal dresses befitting a wintertime fête.
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