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50 Perfect Dresses You Could Wear to That Winter Wedding That's Been Stressing You Out

Choosing a dress to wear to spring and summer weddings is easy. Once temperatures drop below freezing and there’s snow on the ground, though, things get a little trickier. But fear not, because we found 50 frocks perfect for celebrating winter nuptials.

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J.Crew

Sequined

Gold and silver had their fun. Give green the spotlight.

J.Crew ($298)

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Nordstrom

Long Sleeved

Not that there’s anything wrong with silver sequins, though…

Dress the Population ($260)

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Nordstrom

Smocked

With a modest cut, make sure to find a striking hue.

Chelsea28 ($129)

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Nordstrom

A-line

Also known as: supremely flattering.

Eliza J ($178)

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Nordstrom

Belted

Remind us why we ever wear dresses that aren’t nipped in at the waist?

City Chic ($119)

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Madewell

Tiered

Then again, there’s something to be said for seconds at the pasta bar.

Madewell ($90)

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Nordstrom

Tie-waist

Swap out the ankle boots for statement stilettos to dress it up.

Aritzia ($99)

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Mango

Tulle Overlay

Romantic as hell.

Mango ($200)

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& Other Stories

Velvet Midi

Where wintery fabrics are concerned, velvet is the gold standard.

& Other Stories ($125)

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Cos

Oversize

Judge not 'til you imagine it with a pair of next-level earrings and sky-high heels.

Cos ($125)

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Banana Republic

Mini Slip

Fancy dress or PJs? We’ll never tell…

Banana Republic ($110)

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Ann Taylor

Puff Sleeve

They don’t have to know it’s not the $3,000 Dolce and Gabbana frock.

Ann Taylor ($150)

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Club Monaco

Off The Shoulder

Ideal for a more casual affair.

Club Monaco ($150)

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Net-a-Porter

Halter

You did all the burpees—might as well show it off.

Michael Michael Kors ($175)

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11 Honore

Trumpet Sleeve

My, my, my, aren’t you elegant?

Badgley Mischka ($149)

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Net-a-Porter

Lace

Hot take for another day: Open up this pretty wrap dress and leave untied atop of jeans and a tank.

Ganni ($280)

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Shopbop

Midi Slip

Dress it way up or way down.

Velvet ($169)

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Shopbop

One Sleeve

And now to the art of one-shoulder flirting.

Ella Moon ($80)

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Nordstrom

Sheath

Luncheons and showers, check.

Diane von Furstenberg ($428)

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Nordstrom

Short Sleeve

There’s that defined waist again.

Maggy London ($178)

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Eloquii

Caped

Who doesn’t want to look (and feel) like Wonder Woman?

Eloquii ($130)

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Zara

Polka Dotted

Not today, Spanx.

Zara ($69)

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Knit

Hugs the body, yet still makes room for “Twist & Shout.”

Alexis ($297)

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Strapless

Color-blocking at its finest.

ML Monique Lhuillier ($223)

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Feathered

Business on the top. Party on the bottom.

Aidan Mattox ($295)

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Mixed Media

There’s a lot going on here—in the best way possible.

Three Floor ($136)

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Saks Fifth Avenue
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Nordstrom

Ruffled

Straightforward and lovely, you’ll wear this again and again.

Vince Camuto ($128)

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Nordstrom

Lace Sheath

Sheer without being sheer.

Bardot ($129)

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Nordstrom

Asymmetrical

You can never have too much draping.

C/MEO Collective ($175)

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Nordstrom

Fit And Flare

A classic party dress will always get the job done.

Catherine Catherine Malandrino ($119)

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Express

Cold Shoulder

This baby’s great for covering your legs without covering-covering your legs.

Express ($88)

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Nordstrom

Mermaid

Va-va-voom.

Felicity & Coco ($97)

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Target

Bell Sleeve

Equal parts warm and sophisticated.

Who What Wear for Target ($35)

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Nordstrom

Keyhole

If you’re more of a traditional black-tie gal.

#Levkoff ($150)

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Nordstrom

Cap Sleeve

Show a little leg, why don’t you?

Adrianna Papell ($229)

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Nordstrom

Flowy

For all the boho babes out there.

French Connection ($298)

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Nordstrom

Cutout

Wear your hair up to really show off the back.

Sequin Hearts ($99)

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Nordstrom

High Low

The hemline born to dance.

Foxiedox ($205)

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Nordstrom

Straight

The side cutout and arm detailing are just what a sweet, simple dress needs.

Jay by Jay Godfrey ($198)

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Ashley Stewart

Two-piece

Wear them together or separately; it looks great either way.  

Ashley Stewart top ($28) and skirt ($31)

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Nordstrom

Fringe

Guess who’s going to be on the dance floor all night?

Trouve ($99)

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Nordstrom

Turtleneck

Think of it as a built-in scarf.

Tracy Reese ($298)

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Reiss

Abstract

Yes, this dress is a little bit summery, but a) wishful thinking and b) it's loose and dramatic and magical and we don't want to wait until May to wear it. 

Reiss ($200)

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Bloomingdales

Tie-shoulder

Fun little surprise when you slip off your faux-fur chubby.

Nanette Nanette Lepore ($149)

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Bloomingdales

Peplum

You’ll want to be in, like, every photo.

Lauren Ralph Lauren ($97)

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Nordstrom

Cowl Neck

Black-tie velvet dreams are made of this.

Jenny Yoo ($295)

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Nordstrom

Embroidered

Why should the table centerpieces have all the fun?

Betsey Johnson ($88)

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Nordstrom

Deep V

Psst…this one comes in a few different colors, and each will make you feel like a prima ballerina.

Dress the Population ($195)

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Macy's

Column

Calling all Grecian goddesses….

Calvin Klein ($179)



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