February Wedding Invites Coming In? Try These 4 Looks

Just when you thought the world was giving you a break from wedding season, another invite lands in your inbox. While most weddings tend to occur in summer and fall, there are always a few couples who opt for a winter wedding, prompting us to stare into the abyss of our closets and confront the ever-present conundrum of what ever to wear to the event. We’ll admit that colder-weather weddings propose a wardrobe dilemma not unlike deciding what to wear to a winter job interview.

Think achieving a level of polish even when it’s freezing out is next to impossible? It can be done, and we have a few ultra-chic ideas in store for you here. There’s no better time to break out the luxurious velvet and satin pieces you rarely get a chance to wear than for a winter wedding. Update your go-to cocktail dress to a rich velvet number, and pay closer attention to your outerwear: A chic coat or robe can make an entire look if you let it. Try one of these four ideas and consider what to wear to a February wedding solved.

Furry Coat

When you can’t simply wear a dress out of the house, dressing for any formal or semiformal occasion becomes instantly three times more difficult. If you wear your regular winter coat to an event like a wedding, you’ll inevitably have to take it off and face being cold the whole time. Yet opt for a luxurious nighttime-ready coat like a colorful faux-fur jacket and your look will be cozy (and still so chic). We’re loving the super-soft coat in opulent color palettes and stylish patterns. So go ahead—wear that summer slip dress that’s become your go-to. What to wear to a February wedding: solved.

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Velvet Dress

That beautiful velvet dress that’s been hanging in your closet for ages now? There’s no better time to dust off the luxurious piece than for a February wedding. Whether in a wrap-dress shape with pretty embroidery or in a rich ruby red, a velvet finish instantly ups your style. Pair the dress with shimmery statement earrings and satin heels.

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Modern Suit

There’s nothing like a tailored suit to make you look (and feel) like your absolute best self. It’s called “power dressing” for a reason, after all. But how to make the coordinated separates work for an evening event like a wedding? Add in a sultry piece like a mesh top or pretty bustier and strappy heels to glam up the look.

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Statement Robe

Let us guess—you’ve exhausted your wedding-guest wardrobe, and everything you’d normally reach for suddenly feels dull. Sound familiar? For when the usual cocktail dress-and–black heels look just isn’t cutting it, why not mix it up with something out of the ordinary like a chic robe coat. In dark velvet or satin, the statement piece is the ultimate topper. Let it stand out by wearing a straightforward combo underneath like a skirt and blouse or a solid cocktail dress.

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