November is not the most popular month for weddings, but the brisk temperatures and lingering fall colors make it a romantic choice for some brides. While November is technically an "autumn" month, the chilly weather it brings to many parts of the world means that November weddings often embrace winter rather than autumn themes. Read on for tips on what to wear to a November wedding, including November wedding colors, winter wedding guest dresses, and more.
What to Wear to a November Wedding: Colors
November wedding colors can include traditional fall wedding colors as well as winter wedding colors. A Harper's Bazaar article entitled "What to Wear to a Winter Wedding" recommends jewel tones (think rich purple, emerald green, and sapphire blue), as well as dresses with gold or silver detailing that can look too heavy or ornate at summer weddings. A basic black sheath paired with silver accents in the form of a belt, jewelry, and/or a scarf will look elegant at any winter wedding.
When considering what to wear to a November wedding, guests may wish to use the changing colors of the trees as inspiration for their winter wedding outfits. Consider pairing a richer, saturated hue (such as emerald green) with golden yellow or rust brown accessories and accents.
Above all, avoid wearing an all-white dress, even if it is in keeping with the wintry scene outside, and don't pair red with green unless the wedding has a Christmas theme.
How to Layer a Winter Wedding Outfit
When deciding what to wear to a winter wedding, remember that you will have to dress in layers to keep warm, especially if it is outdoors. A Marie-Claire article ("Winter Wedding Guest Outfits") recommends adding black tights and a shrug to a dress to ward off the winter chill. The article suggests that guests have the freedom to wear their short, summerlike dresses to winter weddings, as when layered appropriately they can be suitable for chillier temperatures.
Other "layer" pieces to consider include cardigans, scarves, silk wraps, gloves, faux fur boleros, and elegant wool peacoats.
What to Wear to November Wedding: Fabrics
Guests do not have to choose heavy fabrics for their winter wedding outfits; as mentioned above, if layered properly, even chiffon, silk, or linen can be suitable fabrics to wear to a winter wedding. Heavier fabrics include velvet, which is a popular choice for winter wedding guest dresses. Also consider adding a to-the-knee velvet trench to a lighter dress. Cashmere cardigans and wool jackets are also great options.
Try choosing a tiered wedding guest dress for a winter wedding. The extra volume will add warmth as well as elegance to any winter wedding outfit.
These tips will help guests decide what to wear to a November wedding. While it can be difficult to decide on a guest dress for a winter wedding, with a little know-how guests can look elegant (and keep warm!) when the special day arrives.
Further reading on Fall and Winter Wedding Outfits:
What to Wear to an October Wedding
What To Wear to a December Wedding
Heather Fawcett - Heather Fawcett is a Vancouver-based writer and editor. She holds an M.A. in English Literature and specializes in teen fiction, having ...
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