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- A dress with a little shine
- A blazer for warm shoulders
- Boots you can stand in until midnight
New Year's Eve. Dinner first, then a party at a friend's place. Help.
One piece with a little shine, shoes you can stand in until midnight, and a coat you are happy to be seen in.
Everyone will be in sequins.
Then wear yours your way. A satin skirt, a velvet blazer, earrings that catch the light. You want to feel like yourself when the clock strikes ♡
New Year's Eve asks a lot of one outfit. It has to feel special, last for many hours and still be comfortable at one in the morning. The answer is rarely the tightest dress in the shop. It is usually something you already love, with the light turned up.
Dress for the night you are actually having
A dinner at a restaurant, a house party and a quiet night at home are three different evenings. For dinner, a dress or a satin skirt with a fine knit. For a house party, trousers that move and a top with a little shine. For the sofa, your softest knit set and one pretty thing, because it is still the last night of the year.
One piece with a little shine
Satin, velvet, a metallic shoe, a beaded bag or a pair of earrings. Choose one and keep everything else calm. Black is lovely, and so are deep green, burgundy, midnight blue and warm cream, which glow in candlelight and look beautiful in photos.
Shoes you can stand in until midnight
You will be on your feet for the countdown, and probably long before it. A block heel, a dressy flat or a boot with a little height will carry you through. If the shoes hurt at ten, you will not be smiling at twelve.
Plan for the cold
The walk to the party and the wait for the ride home are part of the night. A coat that finishes the outfit, tights that feel like part of the look and a scarf you can tuck into your bag make the whole evening easier.
Start from what you already own
The dress you always feel good in, the trousers that fit perfectly, the blazer that makes you stand taller. Add one new detail if you want one. A new year does not need a new you, only the one you like best.
A little shine, warm shoulders and comfortable feet at midnight ☾
— Luna
Quick questions
What should I wear to a New Year's Eve house party?
Trousers or a skirt that move easily with a top that has a little shine, and comfortable shoes. A house party is relaxed, so one festive piece is enough.
Do I have to wear sequins on New Year's Eve?
No. Satin, velvet, a metallic shoe or earrings that catch the light all feel festive. Pick one shining piece and keep the rest calm.
What should I wear on New Year's Eve at home?
A soft knit set or your most comfortable dress with one pretty detail, such as earrings or a satin hair ribbon. It is still the last night of the year.
