Winter weddings can look stunning and feel magical, but the winter weather conditions can be a problem when choosing what to wear. You’ll need to consider your choice of suit colour and fabric to ensure you’re not shivering on the wedding day. Especially if you plan on posing outdoors for the wedding photos or the ceremony is taking place in a large, draughty venue.
Whether you’re attending a formal black tie event or a casual daytime wedding, we’ve put together this guide with the best winter wedding suit ideas to ensure a timeless look on the wedding day.
What suit to wear for a winter wedding?
When choosing the perfect suit for a winter wedding, the fabric is more important than the colour. You’ll want to opt for a warm fabric like wool, tweed, flannel or cashmere to keep you warm and toasty during the special event.
It’s also important to consider the wedding venue and location. For example, a traditional tweed suit might look more at home in a country manor venue than a modern one.
What colour suit for a winter wedding?
Darker-coloured suits will generally look more at home during a winter wedding than light or bright colours. Classic suit colours like black, grey or navy are always a solid choice. However, if it’s a semi-informal event or you want to stand out from the crowd, burgundy, brown, or forest green suits can help you look stylish and winter wedding-appropriate.
Below, we’ll go over some of our favourite wedding suit options to wear in the winter.
1. Traditional tweed
A traditional tweed suit is the perfect choice for a rustic winter wedding. But don’t be put off from tweed for a modern wedding! More modern tweed styles and colours look just as good during these celebrations too.
Made using heavyweight wool, a tweed suit is guaranteed to keep you cosy during any cold-weather event.
A dark tweed shade is the most classic choice for a winter wedding, perhaps with a herringbone weave for added texture and interest. Pale blues and greys can also work if you’re looking for a more unusual wedding guest outfit.
2. Classic black
You can never go wrong with a classic black suit; a winter wedding is no exception. Keep it monochromatic with a black necktie or bow tie for formal occasions, or mix it up with a more colourful tie and pocket square combination at less formal events.
If you’ve been invited to a black-tie wedding during winter, a black dinner jacket (or tuxedo) is a must. Check out our guide to wedding tuxedos for more advice on black tie dress code and etiquette.
3. Striking silver
This highly versatile colour works beautifully at winter weddings due to its icy nature. A silver wedding suit looks gorgeous paired with blue or plum accessories for a stunning wedding outfit that’s sure to turn heads.
4. Go for grey
Grey is an excellent alternative to silver, especially for more informal weddings. Keep your look clean with a white shirt and deep blue or red accessories. If you’re a wedding guest, a grey suit also looks elegant paired with a light blue shirt for a slightly less formal look.
5. Timeless check
If you’re looking for a bolder and braver look for a winter wedding, why not consider a checked suit?
A classic Glen check will ensure a timeless look, while a simpler Graph check is a more modern choice. If you’re opting for a plainer checked suit, like grey, brighten it up with richly coloured accessories, but if you’re going all out on the check, choose simple accessories and let your checked suit be the star of the show!
6. Navy blue
A dark, navy or midnight blue suit is the perfect choice for an evening winter wedding. It’s an incredibly versatile colour that works with most colour schemes and is ideal if you’re not keen on black or grey but still want to keep things traditional. A blue three-piece suit looks stunning paired with a crisp white shirt, a matching waistcoat, and a burgundy tie.
7. Bold burgundy
This festive colour makes it a great choice for weddings close to Christmas. It is a bold choice for a wedding suit, so it works better for the groom than for guests. A double-breasted burgundy suit works well with subtle grey or dark accessories to keep the focus on the suit.
8. Dark green
Dark or emerald green is another perfect colour if you’re aiming for a bold look. It’s a fresh and natural colour linked to the festive season. It looks smart paired with a dark-coloured tie, such as brown or black, for a crisp, formal look.
How Phillip Alexander can help
If you’ve been invited to a wedding in the winter months, choosing the right suit can be a real challenge. The best way to ensure you don’t look out of place is to get help from an experienced tailor.
With locations in Cheshire and Savile Row in London, Phillip Alexander offers a range of tailoring services, including bespoke suits, made-to-measure suits, and tailored suit hire. Whichever option you choose, our tailors will be on hand to guide you through the entire process, offering styling advice to help you look your best.
Book an in-person or telephone consultation to speak to one of our tailors about finding the right winter wedding suit for you.
