Royal blue wedding guest dresses with sleeves for cold-season vows

Reading the dress code before you choose a length

Does the invitation say evening dress? Then go long. Our floor-length blue velvet is cut with a boat neckline and wrist-length sleeves. Its thick pile holds warmth, so there’s no need for a shawl in the hall. Try it on in the heels you’ve planned, because the hem has to clear the ground.

Most weddings ask for less. A midi is the easy answer, and we sew several. One ends around mid-calf with a boat neckline. Another has a V-neck that leaves room for a thin chain with a pendant. For a little drama, there’s a velvet midi with a round neck and a side slit that only opens when you walk, plus a fitted one with a stand collar. Pleated velvet is our pick if you plan to dance, because the fine folds come alive as you move.

The lurex wraps and how bright is too bright

Royal blue with shimmer gets noticed even in the low light of a restaurant. That’s fine for a guest, as long as the cut stays covered. The belted lurex wrap midi has long sleeves, a V made by the wrap and ties that let you fit the waist yourself. We’d wear it to a wedding with black heeled pumps and silver earrings, hair up so the neckline shows. A second wrap midi in lurex knit stretches, so it won’t press at the table through a long dinner.

Shorter hems work for a relaxed reception or the party the night before. The velvet wrap mini bares your collarbones while its sleeves cover your arms. A short coat over it keeps the hem in view.

Silver, tights and a coat for the walk to the venue

Silver beats gold next to this color. Pearls look fresh on it too. Keep it to earrings and one small clutch, in silver or black patent. On a cold day, add thin tights and a straight black coat, and you’re set for photos outside.

We make each wedding guest royal blue dress in XS to XL. For the long velvet, go by your hip measurement. If you’re between sizes, send us your numbers and we’ll help. More ideas wait in blue dresses for wedding guests, winter wedding outfits, the full royal blue range and velvet for guests.

Frequently asked questions

Is royal blue appropriate for a wedding guest?

Yes. It’s festive, it photographs well next to white, and it can’t be confused with a bridal color.

Which style suits a winter wedding best?

The floor-length velvet with long sleeves. Midis in velvet are nearly as warm and easier to walk in.

Is there anything for a summer ceremony?

One style. It’s a knee-length wrap in blue with polka dots, short sleeves and ruffles, sewn from smooth satin that isn’t natural silk.

What’s the best way to smooth velvet before the event?

Steam it from the inside and don’t iron over the pile. A soft brush evens out the color afterwards.