New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas From Jumpsuits to Accessories
A nice dress and a pair of heels is one of the most common outfits for New Year’s Eve — and you really can’t go wrong with it. But I know some of you are itching for something a little edgier. In this post, I aim to please both the traditional dress lovers as well as the more avant-garde folks. I start with some unique New Year’s Eve outfit ideas and accessory twists, and then I list my absolute favorite dresses I have been putting on clients for all kinds of year-end occasions. So dress lovers, feel free to scroll to the bottom.
New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas: Sequined Pants
For some, it is damn cold on Dec 31st, so New Year’s Eve outfits that involve pants sound like a divine and logical idea —particularly when that pant idea involves a glitter pow wow. Above is a fabulous New Year’s Eve outfit idea with the Commando sequin leggings (available in more sizes, here). Head on over to our post on the Best Sequin Leggings + Sequin Joggers if you want even more sequin pant ideations to build your New Year’s Eve outfit around. There are some amazing sequin joggers you won’t want to miss.
New Year’s Eve Accessory Idea: Add A Crown
You can make any outfit look New Year’s Eve appropriate when you add a crown! Seriously. A t-shirt, jeans, and boots may seem like an everyday outfit, but add a crown and we have ourselves a dynamite New Year’s Eve outfit idea for a more casual bar or house party. I love HedsThreads on Etsy for New Year’s Eve-themed crowns.
New Year’s Eve Outfit Idea: Rent it!
I am having all my New Year’s Eve dresses and accessories shipped in as we speak, and that includes some options from Rent The Runway. As you already know, I have been an unlimited member of Rent The Runway for 7 years. Most years I end up renting my dress for New Year’s Eve. Stand by to see what I end up wearing this year!
NYE Accessory Idea: Wear Socks With Heels
This could be an add-on to a more traditional New Year’s Eve look. It certainly funks up your frock and a pair of socks with your heels on a cold night sounds like a great idea. For the most sophisticated look, I recommend pairing a sock that is either near the same shade as your heel or slightly lighter. As pictured above at Burberry Prorsum’s runway spring 2010 show, they selected socks that are exactly the same color as the shoe. Here are some of my favorite socks to pair with heels…
- Hue Faux-Pearl Beaded Ankle Socks
- Falke Sheer Dot Ankle Socks
- Hue Cotton-Blend Body Socks, Set of 3
- Hue Sheer Anklet Socks
New Year’s Eve Accessory Idea: Add A Boa
Let’s bring the boa back, shall we? And when I say boa, I am not talking about those cheesy feather things you get at the party store or Harry Styles’ thin Gucci one at the Grammy’s earlier this year. I am talking about the luxurious ostrich feather boa. Think old-school glamour like Ralph Lauren gave a nod to in Spring 2012 (featured in the photo above).
Now, we need to find the elusive luxuriously thick boa. I recommend using “The Feather Guy” on eBay. He has a plethora of colors to choose from. There are also some great options from Farfetch and Etsy — try this boa shoulder wrap for that fabulous vintage Hollywood glamour vibe.
Casual NYE Outfit Idea: A Midi Skirt Look
You can dress up a midi skirt on New Year’s Eve with a crop top or sheer blouse, but I love this look for more casual New Year’s Eve get-togethers. You’ll love the comfort and the added warmth of the sweater. Here are a few of the other midi skirts I’m loving for NYE this year:
New Year’s Eve Outerwear Idea: Sequin Blazer!
I am have been obsessed with blazers in general this year. (Check out my post on wearing a blazer with a maxi dress as proof.) I am not stopping anytime soon and came across this cropped sequin blazer that must be worn this year. It must! See some more sequin blazer ideas, here.
New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas: Rock A Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit is a solid favorite of the New Year’s Eve outfit ideas. I know it is annoying when you have to pee out all the champagne every hour, but jumpsuits are comfortable, bold, and you don’t have to worry about your crotch showing if you fall down some stairs. See my post on Where To Buy The Best Jumpsuits For Women for even more ideas.
Best Dresses for New Year’s Eve
I saved the best New Year’s Eve outfit idea for last: The Dress. Be still my heart, I am bonkers for a good look-at-me dress. New Year’s Eve is a special time for dresses, and designers have provided them despite the shipping delays and Covid issues. Below are my favorite dresses to bring in the New Year. Order now before they sell out or can’t arrive in time. I already had two issues with ordering my New Year’s Eve dress options.
Aqua Rainbow Sequin Puff Sleeve Dress
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