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10 Perfect New Year’s Eve Outfits You Can Still Buy Now

by Caroline Grosso

There is no better holiday for fashion than New Year’s Eve. With few traditions to abide by and no family to please, it’s all about self expression and a good time. A number of new labels have cropped up solely to bring the party to every day wear, like The Attico, and London’s 16Arlington. Choose a silver sparkling dress from the latter, or opt for a low key version of the party dress by pairing a festive skirt with a camisole or t-shirt. Velvet is also a perennial holiday dressing favorite, but for the girl who would rather leave the frippery at home, a uber cool Paco Rabanne look, paired with chunky-heeled boots from Chloé is the way to go. While some may choose to ruin their evening in impractical sky high heels, we love opting for a shiny silver kitten heel, or a simple, clean 2-strap sandal, or even barefoot (that is, if you’ll be ringing in 2019 on a sandy beach somewhere). No matter where your New Year’s Eve plans lead you, you’ll be the life of the party in one of these ten W-approved party outfits, below.

1

Sometimes it is best to stick to a classic silhouette and let your accessories do the talking. We love this slip dress from Jacquemus and velvet and diamante bag from Attico.

Buy now: Jacquemus slip dress, $671, farfetch.com and Attico bag, $326, modaoperandi.com.

2

Don’t shy away from silver and shine for your big New Year’s Eve night. Net-A-Porter has an exclusive capsule with hip London-based emerging label 16Arlington, a collection that is making a name for itself by bringing the party to everyday clothing. 16Arlington is especially good for sequin covered dresses in easy to wear silhouettes, and a silver shoe to match is never a bad idea.

Buy now: 16 Arlington sequin dress, $1,360, exclusive to netaporter.com, and Yuul Yie kitten heels, $325, needsupply.com.

3

We love the idea of pairing a shimmering skirt with an easy t-shirt or tank. This camisole from Intimissimi, and this party-ready blue and green sequin skirt are a more relaxed take on a New Year’s Eve cocktail dress code.

Buy now: Intimissimi camisole, $15, intimissimi.com and No. 21 skirt, $775, shopbop.com.

4

Crushed velvet never looked so cool. The champagne-hued Maison Margiela dress pairs well with a simple sandal, like this one from on of 2018’s breakout labels, By Far.

Buy now: Maison Margiela dress, $1,548, farfetch.com, and By Far sandal, $338, farfetch.com.

5

Tired of the obvious holiday hues? Go for bright pink, and you’ll be the life of the party. Sparkle brighter than the rest of the crown in these David Yurman diamond earrings.

Buy now: David Yurman ‘Supernova’ earrings, $4,200, davidyurman.com, and Prada dress, $1,350, modaoperandi.com.

6

If you plan to stay up all night, just party in your PJs. Mixing rich navy and black is a chic color combo for the countdown.

Buy now: Gucci velvet pajama top, $2,700, farfetch.com, and Akris double-face wool pant, $995, akris.ch.

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For the girl who feels that dressing up in sequins aren’t her thing, this Paco Rabanne dress, paired with Parisian-cool chunky Chloé boots, will be her go-to for a night out downtown.

Buy now: Paco Rabanne dress, $1,350 barneys.com, and Chloè boot, $1,344, farfetch.com.

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Suit up with Racil, the label known for its fun party suits. In rich velvet, this suit will be a go-to for New Years Eve and all the chilly months of 2019.

Buy now: Racil velvet jacket, $1,147, farfetch.com, and velvet trousers, $475, farfetch.com.

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This New Year’s Eve, give out of the ordinary jewelry a try. While it would be ice to pair this lacy Stella McCartney slip dress with a simple diamond drop, there’s something more free and fun about wearing it with New York designer Rachel Comey’s chunky resin and pearl earrings.

Buy now: Rachel Comey earrings, $395, needsupply.com, and Stella McCartney slip dress, $620, farfetch.com.

10

Planning to spend New Year’s Eve on a beach somewhere, with the sand between your toes? We wish! A floaty cotton dress and festive yet easy sac bag is the get-away version of party dressing.

Buy now: Merlette dress, $320, matchesfashion.com, and Hayward bag, $590, modaoperandi.com.