https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:42:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2344488 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:11:04 +0000 Suz 2344488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad it all worked out, Carol! Brocade sounds like a lovely choice!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2344469 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:08:41 +0000 Anonymous 2344469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad all worked out for you. You got to be warm enough. I can not find stockings that do not have a control top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2344435 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:09:54 +0000 Carol 2344435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, for your stories and advice. I really enjoy cjh's story about the flimsy dress and sandals. I can just FEEL the chill of that story.</p> <p>I went, and ended up being quite warm, mostly because the temperature was not too bad, but also the women got dropped off by my father at the door while poor him went to find a parking spot. My dress, green brocade, was thick enough for fall/winter. The sequin dress I carefully chose did NOT arrive on time, though it was "guaranteed" to. So I had to wear my back up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2342944 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:22:13 +0000 MsMary 2342944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I snagged a great winter dressy dress last year and have already gotten a lot of use out of it! This isn't a very clear photo, but it has a 3/4 length sleeve velvet top, and a midi taffeta skirt. Cozy and dressy! (Photo is Hubby and me on the ViaRail train in Canada on my birthday in September.) I wear it with tights (sheer or not) and closed or open toed shoes, and my super fave black velvet puffer from Talbots.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2342833 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:31:00 +0000 Anonymous 2342833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like hose with strappy shoes personally, and would go for a tall dressy boot instead. Do you have a velvet suit or dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2342801 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:21:42 +0000 cjh 2342801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you will share your outfit when finally chosen. This&nbsp;post reminded me of when I was in college and attended a January wedding at the O’Hare Hyatt Regency. I think it was the coldest day of that whole winter, maybe 3°F. And super windy! Of course I wanted to dress up as much as possible, but I owned no fancy clothes! I settled on a sleeveless pink fuzzy sweater dress, probably clearance or thrift, which I hemmed to just above my knees. I did wear panty hose, because we did that then, but sandals! I was freezing!&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>My coat was decent but not very warm - a camel cloth coat with buckle closures which had fake fur cuffs, collar, front band and hem. I had hemmed that up also - an actual maxi coat that I took off the bottom band, reconstructed the length and reattached the band. It was the Russian style popular in the early 70s. Knowing me, I probably didn’t own a warm hat or decent gloves.</p> <p>I felt like a princess, though, as my usual college winter wardrobe consisted of ribbed turtlenecks, carpenter jeans, yellow leather workboots and a hooded “survival” coat from the Sears boy’s department.</p> <p>Just to advise, all in all, I wouldn’t choose that type of dress now.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2342774 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:21:17 +0000 rachylou 2342774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what Angie said. She taught me how to wear dresses in winter (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2342769 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:35:09 +0000 abby 2342769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last January, I wore strappy shoes and nude for me hose to a wedding. &nbsp;I had a great time. &nbsp;No one seemed to mind, not even me. &nbsp;Same dress as the photo (from Angie’s blog, btw) but black strappy heels. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Had it been raining, I would have worn tall boots and changed into my strappy heels as you suggest. &nbsp;As it was, I carried a pair of fold up flats in case the dancing or the walking lasted longer than my feet. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Your plans make sense to me. &nbsp;Back in the early 1980s, I rode the T to work in Boston. &nbsp;This was back in the days when dresses and heels were the norm among office workers. &nbsp;In winter, we all wore tall boots and carried a bag for our heels. &nbsp;The quality of our shoe bags often was almost as nice as our purses. &nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341752 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:46:20 +0000 marija 2341752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your plan is great!&nbsp; Being warm is really important to me as well.&nbsp; As a Canadian who likes to wear skirts/dresses I love love love tights!&nbsp; With boots they are wonderful and can be very dressy.&nbsp; I always love a stylish warm coat with a beautiful scarf too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341605 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 22:28:44 +0000 Carol 2341605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone. The consensus seems to be: it’s worth it to stay warm. </p> <p>I am leaning towards a long dress with stockings, and maybe boots for the walk, changing to heels when I get there…comfortable heels almost requiring an entire new post. If possible, I will also consider a base layer like Angie suggested…I have one at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341434 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:54:52 +0000 Anonymous 2341434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have monthly cocktail parties to attend and dress for. &nbsp;I usually wear dressy pants or a pants suit to stay warm. &nbsp;We walk. &nbsp;Here everyone removes shoes indoors. &nbsp;In winter that often means snow boots. &nbsp;That is the most important part to plan around. &nbsp;I often carry wooly socks in my bag to wear indoors. &nbsp;Wedding receptions mean dancing. &nbsp;Try bringing socks to wear inside that look dressy and match the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341417 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:33:52 +0000 lyn67 2341417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with <b>Angie</b>'s outfits&nbsp; but think her events may not&nbsp; match exactly your&nbsp; wedding's requirements since&nbsp; a wedding&nbsp; can take longer in the nights and easily involve&nbsp; dancing. So I would rather do what <b>Irina </b>said.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341331 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:28:37 +0000 Irina 2341331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had to go to a dressy event in the winter, I would wear boots and carry fancy shoes in a bag to change at the venue. Boots can be put in a bag and checked in with a coat. Sometimes it might be warm inside venues, I would rather have an extra layer on top of a dress or separates, like a long cardigan or a vest. Also to be removed and checked with a coat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341327 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:23:11 +0000 Echo 2341327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is nothing wrong with a pants outfit, but I also understand wanting to have options.</p> <p>I am sure many of you already know about these, but they were a revelation to me: there are fleece lined tights that look like they are sheer. The foot of them is not lined, so they fit in normal shoes the same way other hose or rights would. And they are WARM. I am sure you can search them anywhere, but they have really helped to make my winter attire more comfortable, especially while having to be outdoors.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341325 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:26:54 +0000 unfrumped 2341325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain! It overlaps with my current goal of putting together some more elegant/ stylish looks that still fit me aesthetic and various limitations ( feet!).</p> <p>You may have more options if you can wear dressy boots of different styles, because can add tights to skirt &amp; warm top or a more substantial dress ( including underlayer option), then a dressy coat. </p> <p>Or, you might think about whether you do better overall with a pants outfit , but need different items to look more special occasion/ dressy/ festive — cut, fit, fabric, coordination with a top +/- topper, and dressier accessories. I will include “ feminine “, or pretty, because I face that issue, that my pants and blazer outfits skew more preppy, tailored, workwear, so when I see so many other ladies in dresses for an event, I may feel off. It’s actually easier in winter because fabrics can be more luxe, such as rich velvets , cashmere, so tops can stand alone with tuxedo pants, or jackets themselves may be luxe and dressy, with pearls or sparkly or metallic jewelry and clutch. and underlayers are easy. I have huge footwear limitations so that my only dressy footwear is ankle- strap flats. Sleek pointy- ish boots no longer work. </p> <p>So I’m finding it takes more intentionality for me, than years past when I could put something together from a variety of pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341324 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:14:43 +0000 Roberta 2341324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had a regular formal winter event when I was working, and I was always trying to address this dilemma. Sometimes when you get inside it's really warm, because they have the heat turned up and there are a lot of people there. So I found a sweater dress was a little much. I was happy in the prettiest boots I owned; pointed toes, kitten heels, etc., and a corresponding dress. I had a burnout velvet dress with long sleeves that I wore several times. The sleeves were sheer so I never got too hot. Or I wore a dress with a jacket that I could take off if I got too warm. The trick was getting to the venue through the snow, hence the boots. At least once I brought a pair of shoes and changed out of the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341321 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:41:21 +0000 LaPed 2341321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's totally okay to be the only woman in pants (I rather enjoy it when I manage to look appropriate but not quite "the norm"), but I can also understand the desire not to stand out. I agree with Angie's suggestion of a long skirt with a thermal baselayer underneath. I've used this black satin maxi skirt (ball skirt, I guess?) that way -- for a fall wedding and also for a NYE party. I wouldn't want to do strappy shoes in cold weather, even if it is trending. I'd go for a dressy pair of boots with wool socks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341319 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:30:50 +0000 Angie 2341319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Furthermore! I've worn a dressy pants suit with knitwear to another fancy Winter event. Ice and snow on the ground. Walked! Here were the components:&nbsp; </p> <p>(Beanie, scarf and gloves too!)</p> <p>Hope the info helps :)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341318 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:26:26 +0000 Angie 2341318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AND:</p> <p>Hosiery with&nbsp;<i>dressy</i> sandals are an on trend and fashionable look! Here's my most recent post on that:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2022/11/02/dressy-sandals-with-hosiery-yay-or-nay/">https://youlookfab.com/2022/11.....ay-or-nay/</a>] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341317 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:24:33 +0000 Angie 2341317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heattech thermal undies - top and bottom, <b>Carol!</b>!! There is no other way for me, personally. I feel cold fast! And usually walk to the destination.&nbsp;</p> <p>For example: I wore this to a fancy Winter event last year. All navy - not black. COLD and wet outside. Freezing. We walked!!! Added scarf, pearls, specs, bag, and beanie too, of course! Exact components of the outfit below.</p> <p>Had heattech bottoms and top under my outfit. Toasty. Also knee-highs. Here are Uniqlo's heattech items:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/search?q=Heattech">https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/search?q=Heattech</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341316 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:03:14 +0000 Anonymous 2341316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Strappy shoes with black stockings or even refined boots sound ok for a cold day. &nbsp;Dress to be somewhat comfortable. &nbsp;The long fuzzy coat with a dress reads dressy in very cold weather. &nbsp;Bad weather can be very forgiving. &nbsp;You may want to add gloves, hat and scarf. &nbsp;Especially if you will be outside much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-winter-weddings#post-2341314 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:43:30 +0000 Carol 2341314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie,</p> <p>I am going to a "winter" (Nov. 11 in Chicago) wedding. Last time I went to a winter wedding, I wore dress pants, a blazer and dress boots. It was one of the coldest nights of the year, and I was able to stay (sort of) comfortable walking the many blocks to the car, while my poor friends in dresses and pantyhose were severely uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I did not feel I had a great wedding outfit, as I was the only woman in pants.</p> <p>So my first question is, how do you stay warm at a winter wedding while looking stylish?</p> <p>My second question is in regards to this picture. I heard a long time ago that hose and strappy shoes do not go together--barefoot only for strappy shoes. Yet this photo was on a winter wedding article. Do hose and strappy shoes go together?</p> <p>Thank you.&nbsp; </p>