What to wear to a formal winter wedding in Scotland?

[agnes]

I’m finding mixed info. I think it will be at a castle about an hour outside of Edinburgh? Mid-December. Bride is English/American, groom is Scottish, both are in their 50s if that matters.

Can I wear this dress again with a shawl or something?


Or if you have any recommendations for a new dress under $300…

ETA: picture didn’t work. Maybe this one will

[zizibet]

It's pretty, but you will likely want something warmer. Depending on the castle, and where the ceremony is, it's possible that there won't be great central heating. You want something with sleeves.

[loira]

Definitely something warmer. Consider tights also.

[mrsukyankee]

It will be VERY cold that time of the year - I'd ask about the castle and warmth there to whomever you can. I would not be surprised by people wearing a sweater, skirt and tights to this wedding (unless it's stated as semi-formal or formal). If it's more formal, I'd go with a long-sleeve dress. I'd start looking in the autumn as it'll probably be tough to find a dress for winter now.

[Bad Dingo]

I'd wear a long sleeved velvet gown in a jewel tone. It sounds so fun, come back with pictures!

[Bad Dingo]

www.anthropologie.com/shop/jenny-yoo-rachel-square-neck-long-sleeve-side-slit-stretch-velvet-gown?category=SHOPBYBRAND&color=260&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

[ssmjlm]

I would totally re-wear that with some burgundy tights, boots, and then look for a fab faux fur jacket to wear overtop.

[emilyinchile]

May 7, 2024 7:13:16 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

I would totally re-wear that with some burgundy tights, boots, and then look for a fab faux fur jacket to wear overtop.

This exactly except I would have said black tights because burgundy wouldn't have occurred to me.

[livinitup]

My mind immediately went to every dance /dinner scene from Downton Abbey when the family traveled north to see cousin Shrimpy.

Cora’s ball gown too much? How about cousin Rose (she’s stylish and youthful)?

[waverly]

I'd be so tempted to wear one of these www.windsorstore.com/products/essential-faux-fur-bolero-jacket-062010228001?variant=39304945696819&country=US&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+Nonbrand+-+Catchall&utm_term=shopping&utm_content=aBDevDKM-dc_pcrid_648819917266_pkw__pmt__slid__productid_39304945565747_pgrid_151883555448_ptaid_pla-297546631617_&intent=Shopping+NB+General&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwouexBhAuEiwAtW_Zxzl1Wq_3hKpKdybXEc5avlG0YQLkHIYKYItyJRuGMWeNCQZL04aRXhoC-m4QAvD_BwE

[meanie]

I got this dress for a winter wedding last December, it was super comfortable and stretchy but still looked dressy. They have a bunch of similar dresses in velvet, too. The neckline is low but you could do a lace shell underneath or just embrace the boobies.



balticborn.com/search?q=Arianna+&type=product

[jamaicam]

It will be cold!!

And just so you know, most female guests will probably wear a hat or a fascinator so you may enjoy doing that

[stemmie]

Long underwear

Serious.