Countdown to 2024 With These 25 New Year’s Eve Looks

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The halls are decked with Christmas decorations, last-minute shoppers are bustling to find the best gifts on Amazon, and the Home Alone franchise is playing on cable twice a day, every day. Yes, that’s right: The holiday season is here. It’s a time when festive fashion is heavily calculated, including the coup de grâce of holiday party attire: New Year’s Eve outfits.

For the glam girls, New Year’s Eve signifies the go-ahead to proudly display the oft-sequestered charm of sequins, glitter, faux feathers, and head-to-toe metallics. In short, more is more. Contrast your favorite jeans with an embellished clutch or experiment with unexpected colors and textures. Even if you’re staying in à la Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Hobbes (or if 9 P.M. is your midnight), you can still bundle up in a cozy sweater and an added statement accessory to end 2023 in style. Below, shop the 25 best New Year’s Eve ensembles inspired by past and present street style looks, as well as some of the best 2024 trends.

Guilded

Nothing says New Year’s Eve like sequins and metallics, so allow yourself to go all-out with the glitz and glam—just be sure to keep your silhouettes and accessories on the simpler side to avoid an overly ostentatious look.

Embellished Sequin Shift Dress

Taylor Gold Ankle Strap Heels

Vegan Metallic Clutch

Black and Blue

Forget everything you’ve been told; black and navy can go together. Sweeten up a tantalizing pair of patent, thigh-high boots with a skater skirt and girly, pink bag like this one from Cult Gaia.

Sydney Ribbed Knit Sweater

Wrap Mini Skirt

Over The Knee Boots

Tutu Tulle

Embrace your inner ballerina with modernized tulle and a little bit of sparkle. Juxtapose the frills with a pair of edgy motorcycle boots and metallic eyeliner for a pop of color.

Sequin Top

Jude Bead-Embellished Tulle Minidress

Vegan Tread Harness Boot

Baby Blues

In case you haven’t heard, shades of blue are among the top spring 2024 fashion trends. Keep things casual on December 31 with calming hues and add a little pizzazz with a minimal embellishment, like faux feather-trimmed denim. Try this look with your favorite gold jewelry and pointed-toe boots.

Mirabelle Topcoat

Jenny Cotton Shirt

Feather Trim High Waisted Jeans

Uptown Girl

A little party never killed anybody. For the maximalist at heart, this Gatsby-esque look is all about the fun in luxe. Add a dainty piece of fine jewelry and raise a glass of bubbly to the year behind and ahead.

Pearl-Beaded Tunic Top

Faux Fur Coat

Partay Green Metallic Heel

Metallica

Tin Man, but make it fashion. Don head-to-toe metallics (including your favorite metallic shoes), and fully commit with this L’alingi Paillette Bag.

Jace Round-Neck Sweatshirt

Z1975 High Rise Metallic Jeans

Dia Boot

On the Fringe

Try pairing up unexpected or contrasting colors, like this sequin burgundy dress and metallic green accessories.

Fringe Sequin Minidress

Lace-Up Heels

Tiny Moon Metallic Mini Bag

Suit Up

You can’t go wrong with a classic, tailored suit set. Add a stylish pair of sneakers to keep the look casual, or dress it up with these Kate Spade slingback pumps. If you still want to fit in some sparkle, choose a glittery clutch or a pair of drop earrings.

The Plus Drapey Tie-Waist Blazer

The Plus Harlow Wide-Leg Pant

The Court Sneaker

Sweater Weather

Those of you braving the East Coast winters know all too well the pain of putting together a dressy, winter-weather outfit. Layer a wool-blend coat over a classic sweater dress for a sleek, yet cozy, look. And if you need added warmth, slip into these lifesaving Amazon tights that look transparent but are actually lined with toasty fleece.

Super Wide Soft Headband

Long Exposed Shoulder Dress

Legaci Pump

‘Sea’ You Next Year

Whether you’ll be celebrating by the seaside or just wish that you were, channel your inner siren song with oceanic tones, like these enchanting shades of blue and green.

Lola Chunky Cotton Cardigan

Dylan Straight-Leg Metallic Jean

Doune Chunky Hoop Earrings

C’est La Sequins

If you’re looking for a happy medium or an alternative to a head-to-toe sequin look, compromise by breaking up the sparkle with a pair of slouchy wide-leg jeans. You can stick with a neutral pair of pumps or venture a bold pop of color like cherry red.

Oversized Sequin Blazer

Sequinned Top

The Petite Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

New Lengths

Get a head start on another spring trend by stepping out in a pair of capri pants. You’ll get use out of these way past the start of the year, but for a festive occasion, add a pair of shimmery ankle socks to show off inside of your favorite Mary Jane shoes.

Oversized Bomber Jacket

High Rise BiStretch Cropped Pants

Tahira Pump

Celebration Time

All hail, the LBD. Jazz it up with an accessory that’s merry and bright, or use solid colorways to tone done a drapey gold dress.

Julienne Embellished Dress

Sequin One-Shoulder Dress

Stacer Bag

Vanilla Ice Girl

For a softer ensemble, test-drive the vanilla girl aesthetic—warm shades of ivory in staple pieces that you can re-purpose for years to come. Complement the look with chunky gold hoops or stackable rings.

Cashmere Mock Neck Jumper

Satin Midi Skirt

Elfie Boot

Shape-Shifter

Maybe you committed to attend a more formal occasion this New Year’s Eve (a winter wedding, perhaps?). If that’s the case, use this chance to explore elegance with a cutout halter gown and sculptural jewelry.

Kyle Speckled Halter Mermaid Gown

Pippa Pump

Large Molten Hinge Cuff Bracelet

Color-Blocked

Go boldly into 2024 with bright segments of color, like pinks and purples or greens and blues. If you need a place to start, choose pieces that will blend seamlessly with the rest of your everyday wardrobe.

Fluffy Colour Blocked Sweater

Straight-Leg Cropped Trousers

Square Toe Flats

Cozy Casual

Realistically, most of us probably don’t make as big a deal of New Year’s Eve as blockbusters and sitcoms would have you believe (cue Monica and Ross Gellar). So if you’re staying in or are just a proponent of pure comfort, choose cozy winter staples that you can live in on any day of the season. If you still want to pay homage to the celebrations, choose a colorful scarf or a pair of cashmere socks.

Cashmere Fitted Turtleneck

The Way-High® Drape Pant

Cashmere Checked Scarf

transparent Chance

Some trends live on for a reason, others only for a season. But one that’s here to stay is transparent fashion. Add a touch of romance to a risqué look with a rosette choker or belt. Free the nipple if you wish, or opt for nude undergarments as added insurance.

Monica Ruffled Maxi Dress

Diana Jersey One Shoulder Dress

Bloom Choker

Beret en Bloom

Like this vintage Chanel look with a street style spin, a black tweed sequin set plays on both glam and grunge when paired with tough motorcycle boots and a rosette beret.

Floral Wool Beret

Kidman Sequin Tweed Jacket

Sequin Midi-Skirt

All-Black Everything

I know I speak for the majority when I say: There is no safer option than black. Look for a thick, velvet edition of a classic black dress for added warmth, and use accessories to add any touches of color.

Wool-Blend Dad Coat

Fitted Velour Dress

Kori Platform Sandal

Skirting Around

Mix business and pleasure by selecting an unadorned blouse and a lively sequin skirt (or vice versa). Add a comfy shoe, like these tweed flats from Vivaia.

Front Ruching Blouse

Sequin Slip Skirt

Party Clutch Bag

Always Greener

Pick your favorite color and go monochromatic. A black faux fur coat perfectly offsets this emerald green ensemble, but you could just as easily layer shades and hues of any color your heart desires.

Upsala Faux Fur Coat

Collection Slip Dress

50 Denier Soft Touch Tights

Mad for Plaid

Great for holidays and happy hours, a pair of plaid trousers can take you from day to night with an understated crewneck and white sneakers, or a metallic jacket and a chic pair of comfortable ankle boots.

Metallic Biker Jacket

High-Waisted Plaid Trousers

Black Vegan Ankle Boots

Ice Princess

Keep it cool in frosted tones. Crystal appliqués overtop of transparent fabrics are a daintier way to add vitality to a holiday look, and purples, blues, and off-whites make for an icy color palette.

Sequin Embroidered Dress

100 Stretch Bootie

Viva La Vegan Clutch

Modern Menswear

A red-hot 2023 trend, menswear silhouettes were seen on and off the runways. Glamorize the style by layering a collared shirt and tie underneath a delicate sequin dress, or add a pair of tailored pencil pants, silver pumps, and a metallic crescent bag.

Spaghetti Strap Sequin Minidress

Slim Portofino Shirt

Black Silk Tie

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