25 Best New Year's Eve Outfit Ideas to Dance the Night Away In

We took fashion cues from Barbie's iconic house party.
New Year's Eve Outfit Ideas
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We’re prepping to celebrate the holiday party season by creating the best New Year’s Eve outfit ideas. And the first person we turned to for outfit inspo, is the one and only fashionista girly herself, Barbie! In the live action film, she threw an iconic house party, where she and her guests danced the night away under a giant disco ball while dressed up to the nines in all glitz and glam. And we spotted all our favorite party fabrics — from sequins to faux furs to feathers and luxe velvet. Nothing screams New Year’s like sparkles and glitter and we’ve got a list of dazzling ideas for you to choose from.

If you’re planning to play it more low-key for New Year’s and chill at home this year, we’ve also got some cute and casual lewks for you, too! From trendy oversized hoodies to cozy matching loungewear sets you can wear with your siblings, there’s no shortage of kickback fits’.

We’ve also scrolled through plenty of NYFW street style inspo and found easy-to-wear pieces for date nights and watching the ball drop. You’ll definitely need a warm winter coat (we're obsessed with this Kate Spade pick), tights, and cute booties if you’re planning on being outdoors.

So, if you clicked on this article to discover some new fashion finds or are looking for ways to play around with the pieces you already have in your wardrobe, ahead, you’ll find the best New Year’s Eve outfit ideas to celebrate the night in style.


Sequin Everything

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Sequins and party outfits go together real bad. You can go for a full-on silver midi dress from Mango or Eloquii decked out in the shiny material or opt for a subtle top or pants. Whatever you choose, we guarantee you'll stand out when you enter the party!

Mango

Mango Sequin Strapless Midi Gown

Madewell

Sequin Square-Neck Cami

Open Back Sequin Dress

Good American

Sequin Crochet Wide Leg Pants

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Bold Color

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While black tends to be a popular color for New Year's Eve, don't be afraid to dress in color. We happen to think bright shades of pink and orange look so good together. You can also play around with your accessories (like purses and jewelry) to add some more flair to your fit'.

ASOS Design

ASOS Luxe Crop Suit Jacket And Flare Pants

SweatyRocks Sleeveless Velvet Tube Party Dress

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Faux Fur

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Faux fur is one of the most popular cold-weather textures. We've recently seen it all over the runways and on celebrities and stylists everywhere. We love the idea of a chic faux fur trimmed two-piece skirt set (especially if you pair the look with some tights and top it off with the ultimate coat).

Abercrombie & Fitch

Faux Fur Coat

Fran Mini Skirt

Feather Trimmed

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If you're looking for an outfit that will move with you throughout the night, we highly suggest going for something with feathers. Whether it's a blazer dress, top or pants, feathers are the perfect way to add drama. Add in some rhinestone embellished heels and a purse to complete the look.

Upscale Vision Black Feather Blazer

ASOS Design

ASOS EDITION Floral Embellished Pants with Faux Feather Hem

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Sheer Lace

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All of our fav celebs have been spotted rocking the sheer trend this year (Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and Noah Cyrus). And we believe every fashionista needs a sheer fit to strut around in and New Year's Eve is the perfect time to do so. You can go for a full-on sheer top or bottom look, or just wear one sheer piece with an oversized blazer for more coverage.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Long-Sleeve Lace Bodysuit

Anthropologie

Sheer Lace Flare Pants

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Winter Florals

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Florals are not just for the spring–we personally adore winter florals, and it's easy to style too! It also offers an easy way to bring color back into your wardrobe. Whether it's a silk printed dress or a flower tank top, go big with floral prints for New Year's Eve.

Reformation

Marguerite Silk Dress Es

Y2k Flower Tank Top

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Pops of Red

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Red has become a very trendy color for the season and was spotted all over during NYFW. It's also a great color to add a pop to your outfit. If you're sticking with an all-black fit for the night, why not add in a cute red purse?! (Bonus points if it is heart-shaped!) We've also pulled our favorite red dress looks below that'll definitely win you“best look of the night.”

BP.

BP. Night Out Sequin Camisole Dress

Naked Wardrobe

Naked Wardrobe The Crocodile Chic Strapless Faux Leather Dress

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Silver/Metallic Hues

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Beyonce’s Renaissance tour helped put the color silver back on the map and it became a huge fashion trend for 2023. Now, you can find the silvery hue all over shimmery denim pants, blazers, dresses, Coach bags and shoes. For an NYE outfit, you can't go wrong with an oversized sequin blazer paired with metallic-heeled boots.

Zara

Metallic Heeled Boots

Zara

Sequined Blazer

Leather

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Leather is a wardrobe staple that can work well in everyone's closet. You can either go for a full-on leather ensemble (with a dress or jumpsuit) or pair a cardigan with a vegan leather pant. We're also major fans of mini, midi and maxi leather skirts.

Reformation

Veda Walter Leather Strapless Mini Dress

Vegan Leather 90s Relaxed Pant

Jumpsuits

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If picking out an outfit brings you stress, you'll love a good party jumpsuit. All you have to do is find some cute shoes and accessories to pair with them, and you've got a full look. We found this super flattering feather-trim one-piece from House of CB, or if you prefer a looser silhouette, check out this button-up velvet pick from Anthropologie.

Salima Feather Trim Off the Shoulder Long Sleeve Velvet Jumpsuit

Anthropologie

The Somerset Jumpsuit: Velvet Burnout Edition

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Mini Size

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The short and sweet look is always a go-to in our book. You can add tights/stockings for more coverage, too! We adore the Dolly mini dress below, featuring polka dot short sleeves, and just look at how flattering the exaggerated cowl mini dress is.

For Love & Lemons

Dolly Mini Dress

ELOQUII

Exaggerated Cowl Mini Dress

Golden Tones

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We took notes on all the stylish gold pieces we spotted all over the streets during NYFW and browsed through various clothing sites to find similar looks. From midi skirts and mini dresses to cropped tops and boots, you're guaranteed to find a pick that's golden (or a few) that'll look good with all your new NYE outfit.

Allegra K

Allegra K Waist Party Metallic Pleated Midi Skirt

Lookout Weekend Sparkly Gold Skater Dress

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