Wedding Guest Jackets, Coats and Occasion Wear
Choosing what to wear to a wedding is about finding something that suits the setting while still feeling like you. Our Wedding Guest collection brings together silk coats, jackets, dresses and tailored separates in the distinctive colours and fabrics that define Shibumi.
Some guests prefer the simplicity of a silk dress, while others build their outfit around a statement coat or choose trousers and a jacket instead. The venue, season and dress code can all help guide your choice, but there is no single way to dress for a wedding.
Wedding Guest Dress and Jacket
A dress and jacket is a lovely choice when you would prefer a shorter layer than a coat. Pair one of our silk shift dresses, such as the round neck Vera, the boat neck Hepburn, the V neck Marilyn or the A-line Bardot, with a coordinating jacket for a complete wedding guest outfit.
Jackets to wear to a wedding
- Anya Jacket: designed to be worn open, it sits neatly over a silk shift dress and is often chosen for weddings.
- Short Nehru Jacket: its shorter length makes it particularly easy to wear with dresses, and it is a natural choice for wedding guest outfits.
- Long Nehru Jacket: a distinctive stand collar and a longer, clean silhouette, a natural choice for weddings.
- Bhumi Jacket: a longline jacket with a soft, curved collar, often chosen for weddings and special occasions.
- Cropped jackets: a smart alternative to a cardigan, worn over a dress for a wedding guest outfit.
- Sicily Jacket: a formal ladies jacket to complete a wedding guest outfit.
Browse all our women’s jackets to see every style.
Creating a Complete Wedding Guest Outfit
A dress and coat combination is a Shibumi favourite for weddings, bringing together two pieces that can be worn again in different ways after the day itself. Dress and coat outfits remain one of the most popular choices for wedding guests looking for a polished and refined look.
Coats to wear over a dress
- Lyra Coat: our most recognisable occasion coat, with a gently flared silhouette that layers beautifully over a dress.
- Grace Coat: one of our best-selling coats, easy to wear to a wedding over a dress.
- The Silk Liberty Coat: a mid-length occasion coat designed to be worn as a dress coat.
- Avani Coat: a smart dress coat for wedding guest outfits that can be teamed with one of our silk dresses.
- The Trench Coat: a belted coat that is sure to turn heads as a wedding guest.
Our mid length coats are the perfect length to wear over a dress, or explore all our women’s coats.
Trousers and suits
For an alternative to a dress, Silk Palazzo Pants and our Willow Silk Top or Silk Cigarette Trousers can be styled with a coordinating jacket to create an elegant trouser outfit. Our Silk Cigarette Trousers can be worn with the Classic Blazer for a wedding guest suit. You can also explore The Silk Suit and The Atelier Silk Suit, or our wide-leg silk jumpsuit as a wedding guest outfit.
Silk and cashmere fabrics
Colour and fabric can change the character of each combination completely, whether you choose the natural texture of raw silk, the detail of embroidered silk or something softer for cooler weather.
Dressing for the Wedding Season
For spring and summer celebrations, lighter colours and simple layers work beautifully. Explore our Spring / Summer Weddings collection for inspiration for warmer days.
Autumn and winter weddings offer the opportunity to introduce richer shades, longer coats and additional layers. Our Autumn / Winter Weddings collection brings together pieces particularly suited to celebrations later in the year, and our full length coats add a sense of occasion. A cashmere shawl is a lovely extra layer for cooler evenings.
Whatever the season, the aim is to choose an outfit that feels special enough for the occasion, comfortable enough to enjoy throughout the day and individual enough to feel entirely your own.
Sizes, Made to Measure and Menswear
Our women’s styles are available in UK sizes 6 to 26 as standard, with a Made to Measure service and a size chart to help you find the right fit. To see the colours and fabrics in person, book an appointment at our showroom, or browse our Women’s Best Sellers.
Dressing for a family wedding? Explore our Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom collections. For men, our menswear includes jackets, coats and waistcoats. Our Friends of Shibumi list of recommended suppliers covers hats, shoes and jewellery.
