Trends/ Under $100/ Designer/ Fashion / 26 Jan, 2022

Winter Style Guide: What To Wear To A Formal Event

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fashion blogger wearing a red floral dress from rent the runway Winter dressing usually consists of comfy clothes and heavy coats, so when the opportunity arises to get dressed up, I’m usually stumped on what to wear. If you’re the same way, now is the perfect time to secure a few new pieces that take the guesswork out of going glam. I highly suggest snagging a few extra pieces to get you through Valentine’s Day as well as any winter formal that might come your way. To ensure your selections are stylish and cold weather-friendly, opt for seasonal fabrics, such as crushed velvet, satin and luxurious knits. You can then spruce up your look further with sparkly accessories. If you’re not sure where to start, keep scrolling for my guide on what to wear to a winter formal below!

OUTFIT DETAILS (ABOVE): Hutch Red Velvet Gown | Gianvito Rossi Bree Heels

fashion blogger mia mia mine wearing a red dress from Express Express Satin Midi Dress (wearing an XXS) | Express Boyfriend Blazer (wearing an XXS) | Express Faux Leather Clutch | Express Ankle Tie Heels

Valentine’s Day

Red is one of my favorite colors but it’s not what I usually reach for when it comes to formal wear. The only two exceptions to this are Christmas and Valentine’s Day. That said, a slinky red dress is absolutely striking and flattering on anyone for the upcoming holiday. If you prefer muted colors but still want to feel fancy, moody florals and little black dresses with a sexy neckline are great alternatives.

fashion blogger mia mia mine wearing a white sweater dress and a teddy bear coat from revolve for winter Revolve Teddy Bear Coat (better for budget here and here) | NBD Knit Midi Dress | Christian Louboutin White Pumps (similar here, better for budget here) | Bottega Veneta The Pouch Bag | Similar Janessa Leone Hat

Date Night

There aren’t many reasons to dress up from now until spring. That’s why the occasional date night is such a nice way to change up the pace. There’s a ton of flexibility in terms what to wear since you can layer up and peel things off as needed. If I want to stay cozy and chic, a sweater dress is pretty much fail-proof. If I’m feeling a little more playful, I’ll go for a two-piece set or trendy jumpsuit.

fashion blogger mia mia mie wearing a green velvet dress and judith ripka jewelry Michael Costello Dress (similar here, here and here) | Judith Ripka Eternity Seven Band (wearing a size 6) | Judith Ripka Eternity Highway Cuff | Judith Ripka Eternity Adjustable Lariat Necklace

Wedding

Winter weddings are very much a thing and dressing the part can be especially challenging when it’s frigid out. Luckily, you can always add tights to make the temps more bearable. Styling aside, I always resort to velvet and jewel tones for a seasonably appropriate look. That translates into emerald green, rust and maroon tones – I love that you can rewear them winter after winter.

fashion blogger mia mia mine wearing a camel coat from nordstrom Similar Camel Coat | Similar Black Sweater Dress | Stuart Weitzman Over The Knee Boots | Louis Vuitton Toiletry Pouch 26 | Tom Ford Sunglasses

Girl’s Night Out

From birthday dinners to bachelorette parties and night-outs, I’ll never refuse the opportunity to get dolled up for an evening with the girls. When you’re unsure of the dress code, a sweater dress with tall boots or a matching knit set are both photo-worthy and so chic. Of course, a sexy knit top and leather pants work just as well if warmth is your top priority.