Oh Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Winter Fashion for the Cool Bride
Party season is upon us and as the month for love, joy and festive cheer December is one of one of the most romantic months of the year to get wed. But, with the cosiness indoors comes a winter chill. It can be difficult to know how to style your wedding look with comfort in mind without compromising on your overall aesthetic.
It is also a nice touch at your winter wedding to give a nod to festive traditions through your bridal look to add to the wintery theme. Here are some of our top tips for festive winter fashion, to keep you protected from the cold whilst still looking your very best.
Fur Coats
A white fur coat is a chic and classy edition to any winter bridal look, not only will it keep you warm but it is a beautiful and sophisticated compliment to any gown. Whether you want to go for a fur shawl or a full coat, fur is the perfect choice. An oversized fur coat and mini skirt is also a great look for a winter party reception look.
Long sleeves
Long sleeves have been a favourite of designers and brides alike in 2024. With iconic brides such as from the likes of Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton having long sleeved gowns, it is undoutdledly one of the most sophisticated bridal looks and perfect for a winter wedding on a crisp cold day.
Ballroom Gloves
Ballroom gloves are an elegant and quite original way to add to your wedding look. With a rise in regency style bridal aesthetics over the last few years ballroom gloves have been adopted from designers from Vivienne Westwood to Pronovias in their bridal collections or AW25.
Bows
Bows are a fantastic way to add a touch of festivity to your bridal look for a wedding over the Christmas period. Whether you choose to add a bow to your bridal hair or incorporate them into your overall look they are a chic and unique accessory. We love Reem Acra’s incorporation of bows in this stunning collection.
White Stockings
If you’re wanting to change into a mini dress for your reception white stockings are the perfect accessory to add a bit of winter glamour to your wedding look. Sheer stockings are super on trend this year meaning you’ll look incredibly stylish whilst staying warm. Choose ones with a bit of added sparkle as a fun nod to the festive season.
Red Lingerie
On your wedding night your choice of underwear should make you feel sexy and confident. No colour is as sexy or as perfect for the festive season as red, and many lingerie brands bring out collections specifically for the Winter period.
