7 Outfits to Keep You Looking Chic on New Year’s Eve
It takes some time to find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve or other holiday celebrations. Consider the occasion, the budget and the style you want to achieve. Many of the festive pieces, such as sequins, feathers, or micro-mini silhouettes, are great for the evening but difficult to wear again. We’ve curated seven looks you can wear well beyond midnight. The outfits below are great when worn together but they also look good on their own or with other pieces in your wardrobe. This will give your formalwear a new lease of life and stop it from collecting dust. The ensembles are suitable for a variety of occasions and seasons. At least two options can be worn to work. Here are seven outfits that will make you shine for a night out or beyond.
Timeless Drama
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Opera gloves can be worn with anything from denim to evening wear. It’s glamorous to pair them with a gown for NYE, but will you wear it again? This LBD with a sweetheart neckline looks great with opera gloves. We can see wearing it for birthday parties, weddings and even after work events. Add a Swarovski crystal headband, mini bag and a clutch to complete the look.
Luxe PJs
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What about pajamas on New Year’s Eve? Yes, if they are luxe enough to be worn at a party hosted by you or in a bar that has vintage chandeliers, champagne served in coupes, and dimly-lit atmosphere. This look is non-restrictive because of its relaxed fit. You can dance all night or just sit back and enjoy the last moments in 2018. Pair it with sparkly silver earrings and silver shoes to complete the look. Don’t forget a satin bra as well.
Barbiecore
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Barbie pink is the color for 2023. There’s no other time than New Year’s Eve to repurpose the pieces you purchased at the premiere. The hot pink slip dress below will be a welcome addition to a sea sequins if you are going to be in cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where the days are warm but the nights can get cold. You’ll get tons of compliments with these butterfly-adorned sandals. A faux-fur jacket will keep you warm and stylish.
Golden Paradise
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Are you planning to spend NYE in a city with warm weather, such as Miami, St. Lucia or Riviera Maya? Golden gowns are the perfect way to welcome a warm-weather new year. They will look beautiful on future trips. The dress below, handcrafted by artisans from Senegal, fits true to size and comes in sizes up to 3X. It can also be customized by height. Don’t worry, this customization will not add time to your shipping. You can feel secure wearing this dress without worrying about bra straps. Nood’s Lift & Shape Game Changer Bra is perfect for those with larger chests.
Sequins Meet Denim
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Want to wear denim to brunch on New Year’s Day? Pair your denim with the most glamorous pieces. Take a cue from Jenna Lyons. The runways are showcasing sequined button-downs with midi skirts. A sparkly tailored shirt in sequins will look amazing paired to denim. If you want to get the perfect fit, go up one size. Try a pair of high-waisted jeans with wide legs. Pair the look with an adorable Carrie Bradshaw purse to complete the look.
Velvet Suit
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Trends for Spring 2024 include suiting. Have you tried velvet suits in jewel tones? The style below will make you stand out at New Year’s Eve events or in the office. The style is long and lean, and it fits true to size. Strappy stilettos go well with wide-leg pants like these.
Tailored sparkle
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Add one more suit to your collection. A touch of sparkle in your tailored pieces will instantly create a sophisticated and elegant look. This looks great for the holidays as well as the new year. This crystal-adorned, oversized, double breasted blazer is available in sizes up to 5X. It’s made from a fabric you can wear throughout the winter, spring and even into summer. Add your favorite pair of lab-grown diamond earring to highlight the crystals on the blazer or pants.
