I'd wear something like this:
https://www.loft.com/clothing/dresses/catl000013/766381.html?dwvar_766381_color=503219&dwvar_766381_size=160¤cy=USD&country=US&cid=LT_GGL_BRD_PLA_LT_GGL_RTN_PMAX_Dresses%7CDresses&ogmap=PLA%7CRTN%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7CCORE%7CLT_GGL_RTN_PMAX_Dresses%7CDresses%7C%7C18211598125%7C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxP3eltqjggMVkt_ICh3NrgjcEAQYCCABEgJ-B_D_BwE


With fleece-lined tights, block-heel boots, and a warm fancy wrap of some kind.

I’d probably take the opportunity to wear a sequin skirt. And agree with staying warm.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/opal-sequin-skirt/7582869?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FSkirts&color=930

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/c-by-bloomingdales-crewneck-cashmere-sweater-100-exclusive?ID=2985346
or
https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/ba-sh-fill-knit-sweater?ID=4809998&CategoryID=2910

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/stuart-weitzman-metallic-mary-jane-block-heel-pumps-prod266170188

I was recently at a wedding reception in a barn (in October) and it was freezing. With whatever dress you wear, I would urge you to wear boots and tights. And bring a sweater or something.

Anonymous wrote:Trying to be funny, but also it’s a barn so it’s not going to be as temperature controlled as a regular venue. “Wedding attire: Winter cocktail“

I agree that some of previous choices seemed too fancy. What shoes would I wear with a floral maxi dress? Def looking for sleeves of some kind, I think.

Ankle boots or booties.

https://www.jjill.com/product/velvet-maxi-dress

Could pair with heels, shawl and sparkly jewelry if you want to dress it up, or ankle boots and a cardigan if you want to keep it casual.

I'd wear a cashmere cowl neck maxi dress with tall boots and very warm leggings and shirt underneath, plus a very warm coat and hat and gloves and a scarf. Maybe a faux fur muff!

Trying to be funny, but also it’s a barn so it’s not going to be as temperature controlled as a regular venue. “Wedding attire: Winter cocktail“

I agree that some of previous choices seemed too fancy. What shoes would I wear with a floral maxi dress? Def looking for sleeves of some kind, I think.

Anonymous wrote:Happy to do rent the runway or buy, but nothing too too $$

For reference - I’m 5’11”, heavier than I’ve ever been (size 14), mid-fifties.

The invitation said bring your fur stole and cowboy boots… neither of which I have, haha.

love this bride, want to look right!

Any links that could point me in the right direction?

Are they saying that the venue will be cold - or were they trying to be funny?

Anonymous wrote:I feel like a barn wedding would be a perfect setting for maybe a floral maxi that is on trend now, add a nice shoe, bag, jewlery and maybe a fancier wrap? A couple prior dresses seemed very formal for a more rural/barn setting to me, just my opinion.

+1

I feel like a barn wedding would be a perfect setting for maybe a floral maxi that is on trend now, add a nice shoe, bag, jewlery and maybe a fancier wrap? A couple prior dresses seemed very formal for a more rural/barn setting to me, just my opinion.

I would focus on color here: olive, burgundy, or even brown, and then punch it up with something glamorous like a red lip, bigger gold jewelry, or midi-length satin. Wear with tall boots.

What is the heating situation going to be like inside the barn? If it’s going to be cold I would add a wool cape of some sort, longer if possible for your height:

https://alicewalk.com/products/the-cape?variant=40371819610197 (if outdoors/cold)

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/patricia-nash-plaid-cape-sweater (in the olive color)

https://heritageofscotland.com/products/edinburgh-lambswool-long-tartan-cape-stewart-camel

Anonymous wrote:Happy to do rent the runway or buy, but nothing too too $$

For reference - I’m 5’11”, heavier than I’ve ever been (size 14), mid-fifties.

The invitation said bring your fur stole and cowboy boots… neither of which I have, haha.

love this bride, want to look right!

Any links that could point me in the right direction?

I would dress for comfort. I get cold easily, and then I'm miserable.

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/jenny-yoo-rachel-square-neck-long-sleeve-side-slit-stretch-velvet-gown?color=260

https://www.azazie.com/products/arlington-dark-emerald-one-shoulder-maxi-sod-dress/224617

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/cinq_a_sept/kourt_pleated_dress

this with cowboy boots or other boots you may already have
https://www.sheplers.com/scully-womens-lace-up-jacquard-dress/356H98.html?dwvar_356H98_color=020#prefn1=ref-silhouette&prefv1=Dress&start=1

Maybe not this exactly, but I feel like a dress like this could be good:

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/perceptions-short-sleeve-sequin-midi-fit-flare-dress/ppr5008359562?pTmplType=regular&country=US¤cy=USD&selectedSKUId=22379420083&selectedLotId=2237942&fromBag=true&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Fit%20%2b%20Flare%20Dresses&utm_content=22379420083&cid=cse%7Cgoogle%7CWomens%7cFit%20%2b%20Flare%20Dresses_22379420083&storeId=1939&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLMw8sNiriPRGD1dlGZx31jbSlOFMARZh5-jeWDNsxpI_GFnNpUCiJHhoCu_oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


Something a little glitzy but not too formal.

Happy to do rent the runway or buy, but nothing too too $$

For reference - I’m 5’11”, heavier than I’ve ever been (size 14), mid-fifties.

The invitation said bring your fur stole and cowboy boots… neither of which I have, haha.

love this bride, want to look right!

Any links that could point me in the right direction?