Winter Weddings present a bit more fashion challenge to us than to our dates – they’re just thrilled not to be smothering in their tux or suit for once. We want to look festive, dressy, tasteful, elegant, and celebratory while at the same time dressing warmly and appropriately for the ceremony and not overshadowing the bride. Winter Weddings tend to be more formal, and it’s often chilly as you transition from ceremony to reception and home again. So some filmy flimsy frock usually won’t work – and even our strapless and sleeveless choices have more gravitas. While the LBD is a perennial go-to for Winter Wedding wear, creams, greys, moody blues and elegant printed silhouettes are also big this year. This is a perfect occasion for a statement necklace, major metallic accents or a maxi gown. Here’s what we found at some Charlotte boutiques this month:
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KK BLOOM
BCBG Black ‘Izella’ Dress $338
Necklace – $44
Purse – JJ Winters Gold Rhino Crossbody Clutch $92
BCBGeneration Black Pleated Overlay Dress – $128,
Necklace – $42
Back view of BCBGeneration Black Pleated Overlay Dress – $128
Charlie Jade Sleeveless Black & Cream Print Dress $178
Necklace $46
Bracelet $36
MM Couture Strapless Sequins Dress $110
Necklace – $48
Susana Monaco Plum Mina Belted Dress $246
Necklace $42
Bracelet $26
CORAL
Rachel Comey medina dress (leopard) $745 from Coral
Jenni Kayne gown $850 from Coral
Jenni Kayne leopard gown $1295 from Coral
Reece Hudson Rider small shoulder bag $695 from Coral
Reece Hudson Bondage miniaudiere $1345 from Coral
Dannijo cuffs at CORAL – Perfect with an LBD
Lulu Frost at CORAL
Holst & Lee at CORAL
LUNA
Rory Beca Shift Dress-$264
Gigi New York Uber Clutch $130
LUNA Raw Crystal Necklace $52
Amanda Uprichard Tuxedo Dress-$216
Chan Luu Single Swarovski Bracelet- $84
Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet
Alexis Bittar Earrings $275
LUNA Envelope Clutch $42.50
COTTAGE CHIC
Elizabeth McKay “Weezie”dress ($304), Silver, Gold & Rose Gold Chain necklace ($34), Rhinestone earrings ($40), Pearl earrings ($16), Gold & Rhinestone bracelets ($26, $38, $30)
Warm Cozy Wrap ($42), Elizabeth McKay Whisper White Silk “McKay” Shirt ($175), Elizabeth McKay Silk Mascot Print “Maggie” Skirt ($195), Rhinestone necklace ($34), Velvet Rhinestone Clutches ($44e)
Elizabeth McKay Black Silk/Cotton Nicole Party Dress ($305), Rhinestone Bracelet ($26), Rhinestone Necklace ($34), Velvet Bow Clutch ($48)
Elizabeth McKay Victoria Dress ($305), Rhinestone Necklace ($40), Grey Velvet Rhinestone Clutch ($53), Pink Rhinestone Earrings ($24)
Elizabeth McKay Wrap Silk Blouse ($194), Ada Collection Metallic Suede Clutch ($165), Statement Necklace ($45), Rhinestone Earrings ($22)
Gala jewelry $26, $38 and $45
Sparkle and shine necklaces $30 and $45
Statement necklaces $45 and $122
FROCK SHOP
Vintage graphic maxi $78 and earrings $20 from Frock Shop
Gala accessories $18-$36 from Frock Shop
DOLL
Young, Fabulous & Broke ombré dress-$236 from Doll
Young, fabulous & broke Lulu dress-$186, JJ Winters snake print clutch-$153 from Doll
Veronica M. Missoni maxi-$105 from Doll
Veronica M. Missoni maxi scoop back view from Doll
Ramona LaRue Florencia dress-$236, Love Quotes scarf shaw-$80 from Doll
MONKEES
Badgley Mischka dress from Monkees
Diane von Furstenberg Renna dress from Monkees
Erin Fetherston dress from Monkees
Mark and James dress from Monkees
Diane von Furstenberg Joy dress from Monkees
Elizabeth McKay Nicole dress from Monkees
OUR PLACE
THE PINK HANGER
Amanda Uprichard Dress $178
Erin Fetherston Dress $356
Necklace $48
Erin Fetherston Dress $368
Necklace $48
Bracelets from Pink Hanger, $43 each
Statement necklace from Pink Hanger, $64
