Wondering what to wear to a winter wedding? Winter weddings usually occur sometime around the Christmas or New Year’s holiday and this can be a good thing for wedding guests because this is the time of year when people are celebrating the holidays and have to invest in a couple of formal outfits
Rockin’ Glam
Think dark rich colors, luxurious velvet fabrics and sexy chic ankle booties. When it comes to creating a bit of an edgy or rock girl look the colors, fabrics and designs are the most critical element to make this style trend stand out from the crowd
Winter is one of the best times of the year to wear sleek and edgy jewel tone colors including emerald green, sapphire blue and ruby red. Sheer lacy black, gold and silver are also stunning and chic looks for a winter wedding.
Go for a fitted dress style with frayed edges, draped hemlines or beaded embellishments for an uber stylish and ultra glamorous rocker chic style.
Sophisticated Style
Sophisticated styles for a winter wedding include long dresses created with timeless and gorgeous draping fabrics including tulle, silk and chiffon. Go for a sophisticated dress with simple details – think pleats, ruffles and delicate prints. Look for a dress in a neutral color and add some stunning accessories to make your outfit pop.
Fun and Flirty
A cocktail dress is truly one of the most versatile and flirty dress styles of the year. These are usually a feminine cut dress with a hemline that falls just to the knees. There are numerous designs to choose including be strapless, off the shoulder, nipped at the waist, flared etc. Look for a cocktail dress in a color that suits your complexion and a cut that shows off your curves.
Chic and Feminine
There is nothing wrong with a preference for a feminine style dress with chic and girlie appeal. One of the most basic of feminine design details is ruffles. Ruffles can be used on the hem of a skirt or at the neckline. Either way ruffles are a surefire way to create chic and feminine fashion appeal.
Other chic and feminine design details include soft prints. One of the most coveted prints of 2011 are subtle watercolor prints. These are prints that make your dress look like a dreamy painting or work of glorious art. Other feminine styles include lacy eyelets, feminine appliqués and sheer fabrics.
Simply Basic
Sometimes you just want to stick to the basics and this is true for any event including weddings. If you are not interested in playing up any particular style or trend then why not stick with your basic black dress.
Black is not boring and the reason it is one of the most popular colors is because the basic black dress is one that oozes simple chic sophistication. For a winter wedding why not play up a basic black dress with some gold or silver accessories.
Add a gold or silver clutch handbag, strappy pumps and stunning jewelry to your outfit for a simply basic yet never boring style that will not only have you looking gorgeous at a wedding but will also carry you through every holiday event of the year. Now, that is chic and savvy style on a budget.
Still wondering what to wear to a winter wedding? Choose an outfit that you feel comfortable in and is dressy enough for the wedding and the venue. Stick to styles that you love and feel gorgeous in so that you can be confident and have fun while you dance the night away and tip your glass to the bride and groom.