Sixteen Dresses for the New Year

Do you dress up for New Years or New Year’s Eve? Many of us find that our New Year’s Eve celebrations are more casual. However, every once in awhile there is a special party or a wedding to attend on New Year’s Eve. We understand how challenging the search for that special outfit can be-especially at this crazy time of year. We have spent some time finding a selection of dresses that we think would be perfect for a variety of New Year’s celebrations. Let’s check out our round-up.

Sixteen Dresses for the New Year

Choosing a New Year’s Eve look is the time to try out different looks and add a bit of sparkle to your outfit. We found dresses that are elegant, have a metallic profile, have sparkle and have a fresh prospective. Don’t delay if you find one that you like.

Elegant Dresses

Amsale Draped Satin One Shoulder Midi Dress

The Amsale Draped Satin One Shoulder Midi Dress is such an elegant profile in satin. The silhouette of this dress accentuates this. The drape of this fabric accents the one shoulder and the bias cut of the skirt falls just below the knees. We would style this dress with either silver or pearl accents. Click on the above photo for more information.

Halston Layla Jersey Asymmetric Drape Dress

The Halston Layla Jersey Asymmetric Drape Dress is another elegant dress for New Year’s. The asymmetrical hem gives a modern edge to this dress. This dress would travel well and could be styled for an elevated look with formal heels. You could dress this for a more casual look with ankle booties and a black moto jacket. Click on the above photo for more details.

As It May Ayla Sash Sleeveless Dress

The As It May Ayla Sash Sleeveless Dress would be a dress for a warmer weather location. We would style it with black footwear and pearl earrings and bracelets. Click on the above photo for more information.

Sachin & Babi Camila Dress

The Sachin & Babi Camila Dress comes in three colors- we loved the shade of blue to mix it up a bit. This dress has a lot of interesting details- a belt, ruching around the neck, ruching at the hip, blouson sleeves and an asymmetrical hem. We would style this with gold footwear and jewelry. Click on the above photo for more informaiton.

Metallic Dresses

AllSaints Spark Pleated Maxi Dress and Sweater Set

The AllSaints Spark Pleated Maxi Dress and Sweater Set is a really cute dress. We saw this up close and it’s beautiful. Many people love this silhouette- you actually have two looks. The dress alone is an A-line pleated midi that styled with silver heeled sandals is quite elegant. When you add the sweater you have a more casual look that would look great paired with heeled booties. Click on the above photo for more information.

Ralph Lauren Metallic Twist Gown

The Ralph Lauren Metallic Twist Gown is a beautiful floor length gown- perfect for a special event. The twist in the front creates a wonderful v-neckline and the long sleeves are good for cooler weather. The metallic fabric has a bit of stretch to it. Click on the photo above for more information.

Ralph Lauren Metallic Charmeuse One Shoulder Gown

The Ralph Lauren Metallic Charmeuse One Shoulder Gown is another beautiful floor length gown that would create quite an entrance. The one shoulder detail has a fabric drape that is elegant. Style with gold strappy sandals and subtle gold jewelry. Click on the photo above for more information.

Elie Tahari Rowan Metallic Sweater Dress

The Elie Tahari Rowan Metallic Sweater Dress is ideal for a cooler climate. The sweater fabric, long sleeves and midi length will keep you warm and stylish. Style with pointed toe heels or strappy sandals in silver or black. Click on the above photo for more information.

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Dresses With Sparkle

Avec Les Fillles Sequin Sleeveless Knit Dress

We love the Avec Les Filles Sequin Sleeveless Knit Dress. The mock neck, all over sequin fabric and midi length is an easy silhouette to style. Silver accessories look great with this dress. Click on the above photo for more information.

Tuckernuck Black Embellished Farrow Dress

The Tuckernuck Black Embellished Farrow Dress is a bit on the short side- however, the medium would be just above the knee on Bev who is 5’6″. This is an elevated LBD. The crystal embellishments on the sides creates a visual that cinches in your waist. Click on the above photo for more information.

Banana Republic Stretch Sequin Maxi Dress

The Banana Republic Stretch Sequin Maxi Dress is simply elegant. This dress comes in three color selections- we loved the Chocolate Ganache Brown, but the gold and black are stunning as well. If you are looking for a subtle sequin dress, this is it. Style with statement earrings and bracelets for an understated look. Click on the above photo for more information.

Donna Karan NY Social Ruffle Hem Cocktail Dress

The Donna Karan NY Social Ruffle Hem Cocktail Dress is a good choice for any work related party. The hemline is at the knee with a flared ruffle. Style with black strappy sandals. Click on the above photo for more information.

Dresses with a Fresh Prospective

Modern Citizen Pilar Belted Vegan Leather Midi

The Modern Citizen Pilar Belted Vegan Leather Midi is a favorite of ours. We both own this- Val in black and Bev in olive. It’s a comfortable and stylish. There are so many interesting details- cap sleeves, wrap around belt and the faux leather make this dress. You can style this for an elevated look with suede heeled pumps and for a casual look add knee high boots and a thin turtleneck sweater underneath. Click on the above photo for more information.

Reiss Sia Velvet Ruched Midi

Here is our first velvet dress- the Reiss Sia Velvet Ruched Midi Dress. This gorgeous black velvet dress is so elegant with the ruching in the front and the back, the cross fabric detail at the neck, the long sleeves and the midi length. Styled with black heels and accessories, this dress is show stopping. Click on the above photo for more information.

AllSaints Hanna Long Sleeve Mesh Midi Drress

From the above photo it looks like this AllSaints Hanna Long Sleeve dress is quite see through, but take our word for it, it’s not. Val has this dress and it looks great. The slip lining is much longer than it appears in the photo. Val styled her’s with the J McLaughlin Wellingtone Belt and ankle booties like the Sam Edelman Saige 70MM Bootie. Click on the above photo or bolded and italicized words for more details.

Banana Republic Mock Neck Wrap Sweater Dress

A friend of our’s- Deb- wore this beautiful dress, the Banana Republic Mock Neck Wrap Sweater Dress to our Holiday Book Club Party. She looked amazing in it- she styled it with a great black suede pointed toe high heel similar here. She was stunning. This annual party is the one time we invite our husbands to our book club gathering- they really enjoy catching up with the other guys and they don’t have to read a book! Click on the above photo or bolded and italicized words for more details.

Accessories For Your New Year’s Dress

Accessories add so much to an outfit by pulling it all together. They provide interest, elevate your look and show off your personality and style. We published a previous post on Holiday Accessories – click here for the post. We are featuring the inspo boards for you to pair with the dresses above.

Silver Accessories For New Year’s Dresses

This grouping of silver accessories would work with the Ralph Lauren Metallic Twist Gown, the Sachin & Babi Camila Dress, Tuckernuck Black Embellished Farrow Dress, the Halston Layla Dress, the Amsale Draped Satin Dress, the Elie Tahari Rowan Dress, the AllSaints Spark Dress and the Avec Les Filles Sequin Dress. Click on the photos below or the bolded and italicized words for more details.

Gold Accessories for New Year’s Dresses

We would style the Ralph Lauren Metallic Charmeuse Gown, the Sachi & Babi Camila Dress and the Banana Republic Mock Neck Wrap Dress with these gold accessories. Click on the photos below or the bolded and italicized words for more details.

Black & Gold and Black & Silver Accessories for New Year’s Dresses

Both of these color combinations lend themselves toward a solid black or red dress in a satin, velvet, jersey, knit or crepe material. Examples of these styles are the As It May Ayla Sash Dress, the Tuckernuck Farrow Dress, the Halston Layla Dress, the Amsale Draped Satin Dress, the Reiss Sia Dress and the Banana Republic Mock Neck Wrap Dress. Click on the photos below or the bolded and italicized words for more details.

Leopard Accessories for New Year’s Dresses

Leopard Accessories look best when styled with a solid black dress -also a solid black pant outfit looks elegant when styled with leopard accessories. The Modern Citizen Pilar Belted Vegan Leather Dress and the Halston Layla Dress are examples of the dress profile for these accessories. Click on the photos below or the bolded and italicized words for more details.

We hope this helps with planning your New Year’s Eve outfit choices. Thank you for joining us here and have a great day.

Bev and Val

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