Let's be real, navigating the guest dress game in the chillier months can be a nightmare. Especially when it's for a winter wedding. How do you avoid succumbing to the bitter temperature of the season, while still embracing the festive spirit and looking effortlessly chic?

And so, if you find yourself staring down the barrel of yet another winter wedding invitation, the inevitable question arises; what to wear? With fashion currently obsessed with skin-baring moments throws a slight obstacle into the winter wedding equation, that it can be quite difficult to find outfits appropriate for the winter weather. From where I sit, we'll either be supporting our loved one on their wedding day freezing our limbs off in sleeveless dress, mini or sheer, or become a Michelin Man cloaked in every layer we can find- the reality is bleak. Neither option screams chic wedding guest.

Sure, a trusty suit might seem like the practical choice, but for those of us who crave a touch of elegance, a dress is the answer. This curated guide is for the dress die-hards, the ones who refuse to sacrifice style for comfort (although, fear not, warmth can be achieved!).

 

Below, we round up the best in dresses for a winter wedding as a guest. Some will call for tights, others an accompanying jacket, all are worthy picks. Read on for our favourites.

 

1. CAMILLA AND MARC Shaw Dress

 

2. Anna Quan Heather Dress

 

3. Christopher Esber Veiled Dress

 

4. 16Arlington Solaria sequin-embellished dress

 

5.Acne Studios Off-the-shoulder dress

 

6. Realisation Par The Gia Dress

 

7. COS Pleated Knitted Turtler Neck Dress

 

8. Alice + Olivia Delora Maxi Dress

 

9. St Agni Jersey Maxi Dress

 

10. GANNI Blue Striped Cotton Smock Long Dress

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