10 New Year’s Eve outfit ideas to toast the next era in festive style

Somehow, another year has passed and we are approaching the year 2025. Regardless of your feelings about this, it’s time to decide both how you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve and how you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The clock strikes midnight. Some people have crazy parties on their calendars, while others are planning celebratory dinners. Others enjoy a quiet evening relaxing on the couch and watching the ball drop. Think of your New Year’s Eve festive attire like a stylish champagne that’s guaranteed to lift your mood, no matter your plans or preferred aesthetic. Sparkle, velvet, and high-shine ensembles are always a good choice, but so are classic cozy favorites (don’t forget a playful accessory or two). Read on for 10 New Year’s Eve outfit ideas to toast the new era in your own way, along with shopping recommendations.

high shine agenda

New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to incorporate bold metallic pieces that will make the countdown to midnight feel more at home than anywhere else. Get an instant look with a gold matching set, then complete your look with a statement shoe like Ganni’s popular slingback buckle flats.

maximum charm

Few things stand out like animal print. That’s why we highly recommend this unapologetically maximalist pattern for 2025. Here, Victoria Monet paired an animal-print dress with a matching coat and completed her look with black opera gloves and sculptural earrings.

So 3008

New Year’s Eve is, first and foremost, a time to look forward to the future. Set the mood by embodying the cutting edge cool girl vibe. Here, Paloma Elsesser opts for a leather peplum top, white stirrup pants, strappy heels with metallic hardware, and statement earrings. Her eye-catching updo and vampy lipstick complete the look.

vivid recollection

Give 2024 a fitting sendoff by paying homage to some of this year’s top colors. Here, Suki Waterhouse’s look goes all in red with a plunging neck blouse and bright bag. She grounded her chocolate brown look via flared pants and oval sunglasses, making a great case for a day-to-night look for NYE or anywhere else.

ball bell

If your New Year’s Eve plans include dinner and dancing at a fancy venue, indulge in the glamor with a lace-trimmed winter white slip dress and coordinating robe. Opt for silver glitter heels to keep your ensemble modern and festive.

ultimate party girl

This is definitely Charli XCX’s year, and the artist behind Brat happens to be the ideal muse to party all night and celebrate the “365” days ahead. To get some of her chaotic pop star vibes for yourself, pair a long-sleeved black bodysuit with a sparkly fringe miniskirt, and top it off with club-ready sunglasses.

New year, old favorites

Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean you have to avoid timeless staples. Canadian tuxedos stand out in a sea of ​​glitter, especially when paired with a well-tailored, structured shoulder bag like this one from Aliyah Chanel Scott.

dripping glitter

Or if sparkle is exactly what you’re looking for, you won’t regret going all out with your New Year’s Eve outfit. A sheer sequin dress will make you feel like you’re partying all night long, especially when paired with strappy heels, pearl earrings, and a classic beauty look.

red velvet

Want to toast in a suit this year? Add some texture to your tailored look and you’ll be ready for anything. Paired with snakeskin square-toe boots, Towa Bird’s red velvet suit feels festive and effortlessly cool.

countryside events

Are you existentially wandering around the grounds this New Year’s Eve, thinking about the passage of time (or would you like to pretend that you are)? Opt for a tiered tartan midi dress, platform heels, and dramatic bow earrings to keep your holiday vibes a little longer in a royal-approved way.