"Getting dressed on New Year’s Eve isn’t the same as getting dressed on any other day; it’s the outfit of all outfits, the singular most important look of the year.
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Even if you don’t consider yourself a sucker for sparkles or if you generally avoid metallics like the plague, New Year’s Eve is the day of the year you can throw all of your usual style rules out the window. A sequin skirt can be paired with a silver bag and shoulder-brushing statement earrings—and no one will bat an eye. It’s a time to get dressed up and celebrate one year coming to an end and a new one beginning, and you don’t want to do that in any old top or jeans.
Whether you want to feel as glam as possible or are looking for a look that will feel both cozy and festive, you should start the new year feeling your absolute best (it would be a bad omen if you didn’t!). From satin to metallics to a healthy dose of sequins (obviously), we’ve got your New Year’s Eve outfit for 2023 covered—no matter what your plans are.
For a night out with friends
tank (plus) | flower choker | skirt (plus) | blazer (plus) | bag | heels
If you’re ringing in the New Year with your group of friends and rounds of martinis, some sequins are in order—preferably in the form of a mini skirt that’ll allow your legs to be on full display. Cool the look up with a relaxed tank, oversized blazer, and trendy floral choker for a combination that’ll make people do double takes all night long.
For a night out dancing
heels | dress (budget-friendly tank and skirt) | bag | earrings
Stand out from a sea of black and silver on a New Year’s Eve night out by opting for a sequin look in an unexpected mauve shade instead. With a magenta bag and heels comfortable enough to dance the night away in, you’ll start the year off standing out from the crowd.
For a casual party
top (plus) | belt | bag | jeans (plus) | earrings | socks | flats
Going to a casual party doesn’t mean you can’t feel festive—you just have to do it in a more tactical way. A subtly sparkly long-sleeve shirt will catch the light as you mingle, and ballet flats layered with sheer socks will ensure you’re covered if your host is a no-shoes-in-the-house type. The finishing touch? A sweet pair of delicate bow earrings.
For a cabin getaway
sweater | pants | tee | scarf | socks
A New Year’s Eve spent at a snowy cabin provides a unique opportunity to pretend that you’re the star of a nostalgic ’90s rom-com. (Amanda Woods from The Holiday, perhaps?) Lean into the setting with a cozy-chic look full of shades of brown, complete with shearling boots and a cable-knit sweater that’ll pair perfectly with sipping a hot toddy by the fire.
For a dinner date
heels | bag | sweater (plus) | skirt (plus) | bow | tights
If your New Year’s Eve is going to be spent with your S.O. sipping red wine over candlelight at your favorite restaurant, this quietly festive outfit is for you. A silver mini skirt, Mary Janes, and a satin hair bow will bring the essence of the holiday to your look without needing to get decked out in sequins.
For a cozy night in
tank (plus) | sweats (plus) | cardigan (plus) | socks | bow | slippers
If you’re planning on ringing in the New Year from the comfort of your own couch, do yourself a favor and trade your everyday sweats for a knit set that’s a bit elevated but just as cozy. This comfortable look is perfect for a night of popping champagne, snuggling up under a blanket, and watching your favorite movie.
For a dressy party
bag | dress | necklace | lipstick | heels
Heading to a more formal party? It’s time to break out an LBD. A black satin mini dress provides the perfect base for a festive ‘fit that you can make your own with accessories (though you can’t go wrong with all things silver). Depending on how chilly it is where you are, black tights can be added to keep you warm while you’re waiting for your Uber.