subject: What to Wear to a Winter Wedding [print this page] What to Wear to a Winter Wedding What to Wear to a Winter Wedding
Winter weddings are absolutely gorgeous, but can be a little tricky when deciding what to wear. Warm and fashionable do not always go together. If it is a formal evening event, then a full length gown with a wrap is acceptable. It is when the wedding is not black-tie that it becomes a bit more difficult to find the perfect outfit. We all know to never wear white to a wedding. So what colors do you choose? Avoid wearing any pastel or bright colors to a winter wedding. These colors should be reserved for spring. I advise against wearing black as well, especially to a daytime wedding. Your best choice is a rich, deep color, such as a dark purple or maroon.
For warmth, add a cashmere sweater or fur wrap which are good options to keep you warm without hiding your great style underneath. There are beautiful dresses with three-quarter length sleeves which will help keep you warm without covering you up. For the more fashionably and adventurous woman, consider wearing a "boyfriend jacket" over your dress. It has become acceptable to put a black blazer over a dressy outfit. This must be done with caution. The blazer must be tailored and elegant or you may find yourself looking like a child who borrowed a suit jacket from daddy.
Make sure your skirt is at least knee length. It is possible to wear a shorter skirt if you put tights underneath. Tights are very trendy right now for younger women. You can get away with wearing black or dark tights under your pretty dress without having to sacrifice warmth for style. You must find some cute, closed toed pumps. Do not wear sandals to a winter wedding. If it is going to be outdoors, stay away from stilettos so you do not sink into the grass. A cute wedge is perfectly acceptable.
The hottest trend right now is the scarf! This is where you can add some color and style. A look that anyone can pull of is a wool skirt, paired with a sweater set and a beautiful scarf to top it off. If you do choose a bright, attention grabbing scarf, keep your jewelry understated.
Goosebumps are not a fashion accessory! Stay warm. With a little creativity, you can easily put together a winter wedding outfit that is classy and cozy.
