32 Winter Wedding Guest Dresses With Sleeves
We get that strapless gowns and sleeveless cocktail dresses are the usual go-tos for wedding attire, but here’s the thing: It’s winter and we’re cold. All the time. So rather than dealing with a cardigan, jacket or shawl, we’d rather just pick a dress with sleeves to ensure we won’t be freezing all night long. These 32 fancy frocks have the right amount of coverage, so you can focus on just having fun.
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1. MISA Sienna Dress
All this velvet stunner needs is a glittering statement necklace and you’re out the door, ready to celebrate.
Available in sizes XS to L
2. Tanya Taylor Tabitha Dress
Sequins are a party girl’s best friend.
Available in sizes 0 to 22
3. Cynthia Rowley Caroline Tiered Maxi Dress
Others might wear floral prints, but theirs won’t be as cool as these funky mini bouquets.
Available in sizes 0 to 10
4. BHLDN Belize Dress
A little bit boho, a little bit sexy and definitely getting added to cart.
Available in sizes 0 to 18
5. Tadashi Shoji Sheer Yoke Sequin Cocktail Dress
Get the flattering effect of a strapless dress without the hassle of having to pull it up every two minutes.
Available in sizes 2 to 16
6. Ted Baker Pearl Floral Off the Shoulder Midi Dress
Just because you want a dress to have sleeves doesn’t mean it also needs to have shoulders.
Available in sizes 00 to 10
7. Eloquii Sparkle Maxi Dress with Wrap Skirt
This shimmery shade of red is a gorgeous nod to the holidays.
Available in sizes 14 to 28
8. All in Favor Jacquard Satin Midi Dress
Take your favorite slip dress, add sleeves, et voilà! You’ll end up with a flirty, flowing midi you can also wear a regular bra with.
Available in sizes XS to XL
9. ASOS DESIGN Embroidered Wrap Minidress
Sheer sleeves do the trick, while still letting you show off a little skin.
Available in sizes 0 to 14, also available up to size 28
10. Hope & Ivy High Neck Midaxi Dress
An open back balances a more demure neckline.
Available in sizes 2 to 12
11. Leith Pink Leopard Print Long Sleeve Satin Wrap Dress
These miniature pink spots already feel like the life of the party, so get yourself out on the dance floor.
Available in sizes 1X to 4X
12. BYRON LARS Carissima Sheath Dress
The combination of peekaboo lace, blocking with solid fabric and a dainty ribbon belt helps create the illusion of an hourglass figure (even if you’re straight as a board).
Available in sizes 00 to 26
13. Wilfred Rhythm Dress
Embrace the subtle ’70s vibes with a pair of platform sandals and a Farrah Fawcett-inspired blowout.
Available in sizes 00 to 12
14. Torrid Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress
A gorgeous classic with a sexy twist.
Available in sizes 10 to 30
15. ASTR the Label Floral Print Dress
Be sure to do a few twirls on the dance floor to really get the full effect of this breezy, asymmetrical maxi.
Available in sizes S to XL
16. Retrofete Gabrielle Sequin Robe
Wear this to your cousin’s wedding, a New Year’s Eve soiree and again on your birthday, to really get the most bang for your sequin-covered buck.
Available in sizes XS to L
17. ASOS WHITE Marble Print Long Sleeve Dress
Add a matching electric blue ribbon to your ponytail (or even around your waist) to help this unexpected color combo really pop.
Available in sizes 0 to 14
18. Eliza J Tuxedo Faux Wrap Long Sleeve Gown
Give the groomsmen a run for their money.
Available in sizes 14 to 24
19. Rebecca Taylor Leopard Metallic Dress
Because if you’re going to wear spots, they might as well be made from shimmering gold.
Available in sizes 00 to 16
20. Eva Franco Brigitte Embroidered Midi Dress
Like a fall bouquet, but in dress form.
Available in sizes 00 to 16
21. Needle & Thread Alaska Minidress
We’ve never seen a sequin dress quite like this one and now we’re fully obsessed. (Psst, it also comes in a gown if the dress code is black tie.)
Available in sizes 0 to 12
22. Fashion Union High Neck Midaxi Tea Dress
A keyhole back adds just a touch of sex appeal to this otherwise modest frock.
Available in sizes 2 to 12
23. Rebecca Taylor Swirl Jacquard Dress
The subtle swirling pattern is reminiscent of trendy zebra print without being quite so wild.
Available in sizes 00 to 16
24. Tahari Velvet Cocktail Dress
’Tis the fabric of the season, after all.
Available in sizes 14 to 24
25. Anthropologie Jacquin Embroidered Midi Dress
Stick to fancy flats and colorful statement earrings for a daytime reception, or sport a pair of strappy stilettos and a glittering gold clutch for a more formal evening affair.
Available in sizes 00 to 16
26. Tanya Taylor Pansy Dress
All that ruching at the midsection is great for disguising any lumps or bumps you might be feeling self-conscious about.
Available in sizes 0 to 22
27. Eloquii Keyhole Neckline Gown
Because sometimes the simplest option is also the most elegant.
Available in sizes 14 to 28
28. Ro & De Andi Sequined Tee Dress
Velvet and sequins and sleeves? This dress has it all.
Available in sizes XXS to 3X
29. Verona High Neck Maxi Dress
A long-sleeve maxi dress splashed with a moody floral print might feel a bit overwhelming for some folks, which is why we especially love the black panels providing contrast at the hem, on the sleeves and at the neckline.
Available in sizes 4 to 12, also available up to size 28
30. Cynthia Rowley Annabelle Charmeuse Wrap Dress
We came for the super-flattering wrap silhouette but stayed for the giant pink bow.
Available in sizes 0 to 10
31. Rachel Parcell Floral Tiered Chiffon Dress
There’s a very subtle metallic shimmer that elevates this dress from a pretty frock to one that’s worthy of your friend’s big day.
Available in sizes XXS to XXL
32. Shoshanna Julietta Dress
The ruched skirt gives the same flattering fit as a body-con dress but won’t ride up or leave you to deal with annoying visible panty lines.
Available in sizes 0 to 12
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