
What To Wear on NYE: The Ultimate New Year's Eve Outfit Guide
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Else HuttTime to shine: New Year's Eve outfit ideas for women
If you’re heading somewhere formal on the 31st, embrace the opportunity to put on the glitz. Invest in a scene-stealing party dress that can be worn again for future events. We’re loving this dancefloor-ready black mini dress. In luscious velvet with sparkling silver crystals and shaped to a flattering square-neck cut, it’ll be your go-to going-out dress for years to come.
Want to feel chic but also effortless? Opt for a sophisticated tailored blazer: it’s the perfect option when your party plans involve travel. A plush velvet suit has an elegant feel and is easy to dress up with glittering jewellery and a pop of red lipstick. Worn over sleek separates such as a satin camisole, a figure-sculpting bodysuit or even a fine wool roll-neck jumper, it’ll have you looking flawless for the most exclusive of gatherings.
Cool yet casual New Year's Eve outfit ideas
The going-out top has made somewhat of a resurgence in recent years, with collarbone-flaunting cuts leading the charge. This studded denim top is the ideal way to make a subtle statement on New Year's Eve. The best bit? It'll pair with your everyday jeans, meaning less time deciding what to wear (and more having fun).
Whether you can’t bear to wear anything else or you’re just not a fan of dresses, wearing your favourite jeans can still make you the belle of the ball (aka your pal's low-key NYE party). Choose wide-leg jeans for laid-back elegance and pair with simple, elevated accessories for a pulled-together look that doesn’t try too hard.
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What to wear on New Year's Eve: outfit inspiration for every party
Cocktail party on the cards? It's time to take your partywear up a notch. Wearing sequins head-to-toe makes a real statement and is surprisingly easy to pull off – the key is to make sure the pieces match, rather than clash.
Our sequin A-line skirt and co-ordinating top come in decadent silver with floral sequin embellishments. Wear them together and keep the rest of your outfit subtle: think minimal jewellery and strappy burgundy slingbacks. The pieces look great separately, too – try the top with a satin slip skirt, or team the trousers with a cashmere jumper.
Plus-size outfit ideas to turn heads on New Year's Eve
A leopard-print dress will see you through many occasions during the festive season. From a bardot design to a classic V-neck style, wear them with a cosy knit and boots for carolling at midnight or pair with something sequinned for the Christmas work do. Come New Year's Eve, it's time to vamp things up a bit.
We think that this sequin mesh top by Live Unlimited does the job perfectly: the halterneck and flowy hem make it feel instantly dressy. Add your favourite statement earrings, a slick of bright lipstick and you’ve got a stunning plus-sized outfit idea ready to ring in the new year in style. Let the countdown begin...
Published 12.3.2025
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