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New Year’s Eve is the perfect evening to sparkle fashion-wise; no look is too extravagant for this memorable night. You can really lean into glamour for this event, think sequins, sexy necklines, feathers and ravishing hues. Your New Year’s Eve outfit is part of the countdown magic, and feeling confident sets the tone for the year ahead. Whether you’re doing a low-key toast at home or turning heads at a black-tie soirée, we have 10 New Year’s Eve outfit ideas to start the new year looking fabulous.
1. Meshki – Winston Dress in Plum
This showstopping dress is perfect for an elegant New Year’s Eve party mixing and mingling with a champagne glass in hand. The scintillating sequin fabric comes in a rich plum hue, perfect for the season. Strapless and fitted, this dress shows off your curves but is still comfortable enough to wear all night. Pair with some platform black heels and bold earrings for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve look.
2. Karen Millen – Cady Blazer Woven Mini Dress
Heading somewhere cold for New Year’s Eve? This blazer dress will keep you warm while still looking ravishing. It has a flattering fit and the intricately detailed embellishments are a conversation piece — people will see your sparkle from across the room. The length also makes the dress easy to pair with shoes as boots and strappy heels look equally good. Finish with some equally dazzling accessories for a stunning look to ring in the new year.
3. Hanifa – Myli Knit Maxi Dress
Hanifa designer Anifa Mvuemba designs showstopping pieces and this magenta number is calling your name to be worn at a celebration. Curve-hugging in a standout hue, this sexy dress features a 3D flower design that would look great at a Caribbean New Year’s Eve party. The piece also comes in yellow, another hue that looks great on tanned skin, especially if you complete the look with some bold gold jewelry.
4. Retrofête – Jagger Dress
This red number will turn heads on New Year’s Eve with its attention-grabbing color and sexy silhouette. The breezy high leg slits are perfect for even the hottest of climates while the high neck is classy and understated. Since the gown is such a statement piece, keep things simple with the rest of your look — small stud earrings and neutral shoes, allow your dress to really shine.
5. Nadine Merabi – Tianna Gold Jumpsuit
If you want to go for gold (literally), this jumpsuit is the epitome of shiny splendor for your New Year’s Eve soirée. We love to wear a jumpsuit at parties because you look dressed up but you can actually dance in your outfit. The gold-sequined design of this jumpsuit catches the light wherever you are and the flared trousers create a beautiful hourglass shape.

6. Lamarque – Pixie Corset Dress
Let’s go from glistening to ethereal — this corset dress gives off angelic vibes and is the perfect look for an elegant event. Made from delicate tulle fabric, this ensemble feels light as air making it a great warm-weather look. For colder climates, add tights or a tailored coat. Start the year with a soft, ballerina-inspired aesthetic to manifest abundance.
7. Club L London – Jumpsuit with Feather-Detailed Sleeves
Celebrating in the mountains? This feather-adorned jumpsuit strikes the perfect balance between sexy and seasonally appropriate. With an alluring neckline and a cinched waist, it’s a playful take on suiting for those who prefer a more covered-up New Year’s Eve look. Let the feather details do the talking by styling your hair in a sleek bun that stays polished all night as you dance into the new year.
8. Akoia Swim – Crocheted Cotton Skirt Set
Now for the beachiest look on the list, this crochet set in a sultry red hue shows a lot of skin but covers you up in the right places. This set is airy and sexy, making it the perfect tropical New Year’s Eve outfit, the kind where you take a walk in the waves at midnight in the moonlight. Handmade by women artisans in Bali this is a sustainable set you can feel good about buying and wearing. Pair with a small Brazilian bikini underneath for coverage and swimability when the clock strikes 12.

9. Akira – Rhinestone Midi Dress
Make a sparkling entrance with this sexy midi dress covered in cascading rhinestones. The draped strands will give you an hourglass figure and the double-lined fabric ensures the dress isn’t see-through. You can wear this statement dress either on its own or with a blazer depending on the climate you’re in. Since the dress already dazzles, keep the rest of your look simple with black pumps and low-key silver accessories.

10. Jaded London – Noctis Cape Top
We love a going out top and this shimmering cape is perfect for New Year’s Eve. Made with semi-sheer sequin fabric, you can make this look as revealing or covered up as you like. Wear the cape on its own with a small tube top or pasties to reveal your midriff or with a longer top where the cape serves as an eye-catching second layer. With versatile styling options, you’re likely to wear this beyond just the midnight countdown.
Which New Year’s Eve Outfit will you be wearing? Let us know in the comments.