15 New Year’s Eve Outfits That Make It Worth Staying Up Til Midnight
From sequins to leather and lace, here’s how we’re getting dressed to celebrate New Year’s Eve!
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The start of a new year is one of the greatest times of the year. It’s a time for celebration and one where we all collectively come together, toast to life, and even commit to positive resolutions. (Whether we actually fulfill those resolutions is a different story for another day.) But NYE is no time to worry about the year ahead. We can save that for later.
What To Wear For New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve is a night for celebrating the end of the year—making it through the end of the year, to be more specific. So, of course, we have to honor this date by looking as good as we possibly can! Just as there seems to be thousands of holiday parties, there are literally thousands of looks to choose from and celebrate the night in! You can go with something sparkly and glamorous, like sequins, or opt for something more laid back in nature, such as loungewear—it really depends on your personality, the vibe you’re going for, and who you’re hoping to impress on this special evening (especially if you’re just wanting to impress yourself)!
If You Want To Sparkle - Sequins & Glitter
Each holiday has its own associations. For Christmas, we think of trees, light shows, and gifts. For Halloween, we think of candy and costumes. But for New Year’s Eve, nothing is more on brand than sequins, sparkle, and fireworks. It’s almost illegal not to have at least a little shine in your New Year’s Eve outfit!
Shine bright like a diamond with a sequin number for your New Year’s Eve dress. If it’s black, that’s even better. Dramatic dangle or fringe earrings are the statement pieces that make or break any true NYE look. They bring the glamour! And, why not take the sparkle a little further and add in a bejeweled bag while you’re at it? A quintessential new year’s outfit like this one can be worn at any holiday event!
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Ditch the black for a splash of color. We love the shimmering fabric that reminds us of a late fall sunset.
If You’re Ready To Party - Satin, Leather & Velvet
Found somewhere between going all out and staying in, if you’re feeling ready to party—but your style isn’t to sparkle—might we suggest some luxurious fabrics to start the new year off right? Rich materials, such as satin, leather, or velvet, can instantly upgrade even the chicest of party outfits. You can keep these New Year’s Eve outfit ideas as understated or as festive as you want, but many of these looks can be worn again to another holiday party in your future.
