There's nothing better than walking through the shops and seeing new season clothes for the first time. And so I was pretty excited over the last couple of weeks to see all the winter dresses start to appear on the rails. Winter fashion is so much more luxurious than summer fashion and this year the wedding guest dress options are super.  A big trend this season is texture. You've probably spotted all the unusual heavy weaves, the latest addition to a huge variety of different fabrics, from classic laces and leather to faux crocodile print, brocade and crepe. Add to this the other big trend for A/W 2014 - voluminous skirts, in both long and shorter dresses. It's actually very reminiscent of Oscar de la Renta's classic style - all those a-line skirts he was famous for. Dresses with these skirts are such a flattering fit for every shape, and absolutely perfect for a dress-up occasion like a wedding. So to give you an idea of what's available, I've picked my favourites that combine texture and volume, with one or two sneakily expensive picks (a girl's gotta dream)...

Decadent Darlings

Longer dresses are the safer and more classic choice for a wedding. The amazing leather dress from the Olsen twins designer range The Row is a personal fave and the floral ASOS number would be perfect if you're a vintage lover.

1. Navy and orange panelled stretch-crepe dress by Preen from Brown Thomas €1155.00
2. Purple lace dress from Coast €120.00
3. Vintage inspired floral dress from ASOS €120.85
4. Amazing black leather dress by The Row from Net A Porter €2,930.oo (My first purchase if I win the Euromillions...)

Short & Sweet

If shorter styles are more your thing how about going all out in bows and pink from ASOS or sticking to black in the amazing black Ted Baker, which is divinely detailed up close and personal.

1. Textured black dress from Ted Baker €183.41
2. Two tone crocodile Fleur Dress from House Of Holland £112.00
3. Iris & Ink striped satin-crepe dress from The Outnet £165.00
4. Pretty pink bubble texture bow dress from ASOS €99.53

What will you be wearing to this season's weddings? If these dresses aren't to your taste do check out our other guest style posts for more of our faves and lots of inspiration.