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Winter wedding season is here, bringing darker afternoons, fuller diaries and a very good reason to wear satin before sunset.
Working out what to wear is really a balance between the outfit you want and the weather waiting outside. Start with colour and texture, add a layer that belongs there and make sure the shoes can see you through the day. The rest is easy.
Summer can keep its pastels. Winter wedding outfits move into richer territory, with burgundy, chocolate brown, forest green and navy setting the tone.
These colours work particularly well when there’s texture involved. Burgundy deepens lace, green brings out the detail in jacquard and navy gives satin a softer alternative to black. If you’re choosing between shades, think about when the wedding begins. Jewel tones catch the last of the afternoon light beautifully and only get better as the evening goes on.
Print isn’t out of the question either. Polka dots and darker florals bring a little movement to the palette while still feeling right for the season.
Lace has found its winter colours. In chocolate, black and olive, it takes on a richer mood that works especially well for afternoon ceremonies and celebrations after dark.
A long-sleeved midi is a good place to start if you’d like more coverage, while a shorter sleeve works for days mostly spent indoors. The fabric already brings plenty of detail, so keep the styling simple with a slim heel, small bag and jewellery that picks up the light.
Sheer tights can sit underneath darker styles when the forecast calls for them. Once the music starts, you’ll be glad you did.
There are few invitations satin can’t answer. For a winter wedding, deeper shades and longer lengths give it a sense of occasion without taking the outfit somewhere too formal.
A plum midi with soft draping works from an afternoon ceremony into the evening, while navy and forest green suit celebrations that call for something longer. If it’s black tie, silver satin catches the light beautifully and offers a different route through winter colour.
Look to the details that make the dress interesting from every angle. A low back, scarf neckline or softly gathered waist means there’s less for the accessories to do.
If the invitation says black tie, take it as permission to go long. Maxi dresses, sweeping skirts and fluid shapes all work well, particularly in satin or a fabric with a subtle texture.Black is always an option, but it isn’t the only one. Deep green, navy and silver have the same evening quality and stand out beautifully against a darker winter setting. Add a delicate heel and a compact bag, then leave the dress to it.For outdoor photographs, keep a tailored coat close. It’s much easier than trying to look relaxed while pretending not to be cold.
Not every wedding outfit has to begin with a dress. A velvet jumpsuit brings depth and movement in one piece, with very little styling required beyond heels and jewellery.
Tailoring offers another way in. A black trouser suit feels sharp enough for a city ceremony and dressed up enough for an evening reception. Wear it with a satin camisole underneath or button the blazer and let the cut take the lead.
Both earn their place beyond the wedding too. Split up the suit, change the accessories or bring the jumpsuit back when the next invitation arrives.
The coat is part of the outfit, particularly when half the photographs are likely to happen outside. Choose it at the same time as the dress rather than leaving it until the morning of the wedding.
A longline tailored coat follows the shape of midi and maxi dresses without interrupting the silhouette. Black works with almost everything, while chocolate brown or navy can soften the deeper colours underneath. A neat jacket is another option if the dress has a fuller skirt or more definition at the waist.
Add tights where they work, consider a closed-toe heel and keep a scarf nearby for the journey home. Practical, but still invited.
Let the venue decide the shoes. Slim heels work for days spent indoors, while a block heel is better suited to gravel drives, lawns and country-house steps. A closed-toe court will always make sense in winter, but there’s still room for a sandal if the heating can be trusted.
Finish with a small bag and jewellery that works with the colour of the outfit. Gold tones sit beautifully against burgundy and green, while silver complements navy, black and cooler satin shades. If the dress already has lace, jacquard or an interesting neckline, it won’t need much more.
- Esme, Head of Design at Nobody’s Child
Look for midi and maxi dresses in lace, satin or fabrics with a little more weight. Long sleeves add coverage, but sleeveless and open-back shapes work just as well with the right layer.
Burgundy, chocolate brown, forest green, plum and navy all suit the season. Silver, black and darker prints are good options for evening and black-tie weddings.
Yes. Texture will stop it from feeling too severe, so look for black lace, satin or velvet. You could also choose a black trouser suit as an alternative to a dress.
A tailored coat works well over most midi and maxi dresses. Choose one that follows the line of the outfit and feels good enough to keep on for outdoor photographs.
Absolutely. Velvet and softly tailored jumpsuits have enough structure and texture for the season. Add heels, jewellery and a small evening bag.
Yes. Sheer tights work particularly well beneath darker dresses and with closed-toe heels, adding warmth without changing the outfit.
Choose heels or smart flats for an indoor venue and a block heel for grass or uneven ground. Closed-toe courts work well in colder weather, although sandals are still an option for an indoor celebration.
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