Between the holiday parties and gift exchanges, it’s easy to forget about putting together a look for the most glamorous night of the year: New Year’s Eve. If you’re stilling mulling over the options, here are five knock-em-dead outfits comprised of pieces you probably already own. Spoiler alert: embrace sparkle, alluring fabrics and personality-packed add-ons and you’ll be ready to watch the ball drop in style.
Styling Idea: Mix Metallic Shades
If you can't rock over the top metallic pieces on New Year's Eve, when can you? Take inspiration from Lanvin's spring 2014 runway and mix and match the different shades in your closet for dazzling results. Photo: Getty Images
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Styling Idea: Go Sheer Underneath
Emerging designer and red carpet favorite Anthony Vaccarello knows the simple trick for making basic pieces look ultra-glam: transparency. Follow his lead by layering a racy, lacy tank under a chic tuxedo blazer, pants and heels for a head-turning outfit. Photo: Getty Images
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Styling Idea: Elevate With Accessories
A printed mini does the heavy lifting in the outfit department but you can take the look to the next level on New Year's Eve by pairing it with a waist-cinching belt, strappy sandals and a festive glitter mani. Photographic evidence that you'll look smokin' hot: Pucci, spring 2014. Photo: Getty Images
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Styling Idea: Make It All About The Coat
Add oomph (not to mention warmth) to sparkly slip dresses and other going-out standbys by finishing the look with a maximalist coat a la Burberry's spring 2014 show. Cinch it with a belt for a movie star silhouette or wear it boyfriend-style for a sexy, undone look. Photo: Getty Images
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Styling Idea: Try Head To Toe White
An easy styling tip for nights when nothing looks quite right: stick to one solid shade. For New Year's Eve, try unexpected winter white finished with a bold lip color and glossy, luminous skin. It's a stunning, throughly modern look that was all over the 2014 runways including J.Mendel's spring show. Photo: Getty Images
