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? It's a delicate balance that feels almost impossible to strike.

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 —think backless, strapless, sheer, and slits galore—throwing a slight obstacle into the winter wedding equation, 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, and honestly, there's a lot to love about a good tailoring moment. But for those of us who crave a touch of elegance, a dress is the answer. And no, you don’t have to freeze to pull it off. 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, but all are worthy picks. Options that manage to look stunning without leaving you shivering in the corner. Read on for our favourites.

1. CAMILLA AND MARC Shaw Dress

2. Anna Quan Andie Dress

3. Christopher Esber Veiled Dress

4. ESSE Bonach Mini Dress

5. Realisation Par The Gia Dress

6. Paris Georgia Taylor Dress

7. SIR Alessia Draped Gown

8. HARRIS TAPPER Mira Lace Dress Mesh Fringe

9. POSSE Romy Dress

10. Viktoria & Woods Daytona Dress

11. Reformation Anaiis Silk Dress

12. Shona Joy Campbell Off Shoulder Bubble Maxi Dress

13. Hansen and Gretel Suki Mini Dress Dusty Olive 

Hungry for more in the way of dresses? See our favourite picks for New Year's Eve, special summer evenings and the dresses we wear to party.