Winter Weather Dress Styles

Winter weather dress styles can be challenging to find for your upcoming wedding. While some couples get married during the warmer months, with May – September being the most popular time to do so, others embrace the cooler weather by choosing to get hitched during the winter months—and its unique challenges. 

The most common focus when it comes to getting married during that time of year is figuring out how to stay warm during a chilly ceremony. Though some of the most popular bridal dress styles tend to favor the heat of spring and summer with its sleeveless, more revealing cuts, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a bountiful of desirable styles for the winter. 

Here are some options to choose from when deciding on a dress for a winter wedding: 

1. A long sleeved dress. 

A classic stylistic choice, simply extending the sleeves allows for you to stay nice and warm while also allowing for your stylistic choices to shine through—with there even being options to jazz up a simple sleeve into something more fashionable, such as the sleeves being a layer of beautifully detailed lace, or showing a bit of edge by using mesh. 

2. Bring on the drama with a dramatic silhouette

One of the first styles typically thought of when one pictures a wedding dress, the elegant a-line silhouette demonstrates great versatility for both the winter and summer seasons. While utilized with less layers and lighter fabrics during the warmer weather, this elegant style can be adapted to the winter through the usage of fabrics such as tulle, chiffon, and organza under the skirt of the dress. Not only do these fabrics help maintain the shape of such an eye-catching type of dress, it is also successful in keeping the heat going out from under and keeping you nice warm (especially if you’re having an outdoor ceremony). 

3. Embrace the coziness with fur!

Lastly, you can decide to just go all out and embrace the fact you’re getting married in the winter by choosing to bundle up when you make the walk down the aisle by layering your dress with a fur coat or shawl. Not only would it be unexpected and unique, it would also add a beautiful touch of glamor that would be unforgettable in many people’s eyes. Additionally, this extra layer allows for there to be some experimentation with your look—you can make the fur a different color from your dress, or even make it blend in and make it almost appear as if it is one with the dress—there are many routes you could take with stylistic choice!

All in all, when preparing to embrace the cold this winter season, don’t be afraid to go out and have some fun with the unique options you have at your disposal—you might even become a trendsetter and inspire others to follow your lead. 

  4. How to find the right dress for your big day

 Some people go into their search for a dress knowing exactly what they want, but others are open to ideas. Even if you think you’re 100% set on a dress style, fabric or shape, it’s beneficial to try a range of options. It’s brilliant to browse online galleries and get ideas from magazines and social media, but nothing can prepare you for the fitting room experience. 

 It’s a great idea to research local boutiques, view directories and make a list of stores you’d like to visit. Many require appointments and the most popular shops can get very busy. If you have a specific bridal shop in mind, call ahead and schedule a visit. You can discuss your budget and style preferences to enable the consultant to select some gowns in advance. When you go to a bridal store, take your time to explore the rails and be prepared to try different styles and fits. You may be surprised at what you go for once you have dresses on and you can see yourself in the mirror. 

 Trying on wedding gowns is a fantastic way to get a feel for different shapes and it can help you decide what you want and what to discard. If you’re on a budget, you can use the experience to find similar dresses online or in vintage shops. It’s also beneficial to scour the internet and social media for details of flash discounts and sample sales. It’s often more cost-effective to buy a dress in a sample sale and pay for tailoring and alterations, provided that you can find an excellent tailor or seamstress. 

When you’re buying a dress, always ensure it feels right. Celebrate your personality and sense of style and try to avoid being influenced by others if you don’t agree. You should never feel pressured to choose a gown you don’t love. 

Photo Credit:

Pnina Tornai

Ballbella

Sissily Designs