Go Out With A Bang! What To Wear This NYE For Any Occasion

'Tis the season to go out-out.

What to wear this new year's eve

by Charlotte Pavitt |
Updated on

New Year's Eve is one of those nights that is forever up for debate. The best night of the year? Or totally overrated?

We've done the hard work for you, with a little help from our favourite Instagrammers, to bring you the ultimate edit of the hottest buys out there for all your party invites. Whether you're venturing out-out - read: The Club - or staying in with your besties (or watching watching Jools Holland with your dog, we don't judge) the pressure is on to impress, both IRL and online.

Meanwhile for those of you sophisticated enough to be invited to a Dinner Party, we bring you the New Year's version of 'nice jeans and a top'. Think glitter blouses, kitten heels and jumpsuits with elasticated waistbands (essential after Christmas gorging). Or if you're braving the fireworks, whether in London or your Dad's dodgy home display, we recommend forgoing the sequins and heading straight to knitwear and puffer coats.

What you decide, and whatever the occasion, New Year's is the perfect opportunity for a new outfit.

DINNER PARTY

Your best mate may be the 'hostess with the most-ess' but these outfits will have you wowing the guests just as much.

SHOP: Dinner Party Outfits With Added Sparkle

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What To Wear If... You're Going To A Dinner Party

Rotate Birger Christensen, Masha Sequined Bouclu00e9 Top, £1501 of 12

Rotate Birger Christensen, Masha Sequined Bouclé Top, £150

Zara, High Waist Trousers, £29.992 of 12

Zara, High Waist Trousers, £29.99

River Island, Silver Diamante Belt, £263 of 12

River Island, Silver Diamante Belt, £26

Gianvito Rossi, Calypso 70 Crystal-embellished Suede Sandals, £7304 of 12

Gianvito Rossi, Calypso 70 Crystal-embellished Suede Sandals, £730

Baum Und Pferdgarten, Colin Yellow Knitted Jumper, £1705 of 12

Baum Und Pferdgarten, Colin Yellow Knitted Jumper, £170

Jennifer Behr, Aurelia Set Of Three Crystal Hair Slides, £1356 of 12

Jennifer Behr, Aurelia Set Of Three Crystal Hair Slides, £135

Levi's, Ribcage Straight Leg Jeans, £94.997 of 12

Levi's, Ribcage Straight Leg Jeans, £94.99

Neous, Lottis Knotted Leather Sandals, £4558 of 12

Neous, Lottis Knotted Leather Sandals, £455

Attico, Feather-trimmed Beaded Satin Pouch, £4309 of 12

Attico, Feather-trimmed Beaded Satin Pouch, £430

Mango, Velvet Belt Jumpsuit, £69.9910 of 12

Mango, Velvet Belt Jumpsuit, £69.99

Topshop, Romy Black Diamante Mules, £3911 of 12

Topshop, Romy Black Diamante Mules, £39

Loeffler Randall, Cher Fringed Metallic Bag, £19512 of 12

Loeffler Randall, Cher Fringed Metallic Bag, £195

WATCHING FIREWORKS

The key to firework dressing is layering - think duvet coats, stomper boots and copious amounts of knitwear.

SHOP: Cosy But Cool Buys For Outdoor Escapades

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What To Wear If... You're Going To Watch Fireworks

Arket, Down Puffer Trench Coat, £2501 of 13

Arket, Down Puffer Trench Coat, £250

M&S Collection, Cotton Rich Cable Jumper, £252 of 13

M&S Collection, Cotton Rich Cable Jumper, £25

M&S Collection, Knitted Midi Skirt, £353 of 13

M&S Collection, Knitted Midi Skirt, £35

Chloe, Roy Shearling-lined Leather Boots, £8854 of 13

Chloe, Roy Shearling-lined Leather Boots, £885

Kitri, Veronica Navy Mock Croc Coat, £2755 of 13

Kitri, Veronica Navy Mock Croc Coat, £275

By Malene Birger, Oversized Ribbed Wool-blend Turtleneck Sweater, £2306 of 13

By Malene Birger, Oversized Ribbed Wool-blend Turtleneck Sweater, £230

Raey, Press Straight-leg Jeans, £1407 of 13

Raey, Press Straight-leg Jeans, £140

Reserved, Drop Earrings, £7.998 of 13

Reserved, Drop Earrings, £7.99

Toteme, The Wide Shaft Boot, £6909 of 13

Toteme, The Wide Shaft Boot, £690

French Connection, Filipa Faux Shearling Double Breasted Jacket, £16510 of 13

French Connection, Filipa Faux Shearling Double Breasted Jacket, £165

Ghost, Aletta Dress, £14911 of 13

Ghost, Aletta Dress, £149

Zara, Track Sole Leather Ankle Boots, £99.9912 of 13

Zara, Track Sole Leather Ankle Boots, £99.99

Astrid & Miyu, Basic Large Hoop Earrings in Gold, £6013 of 13

Astrid & Miyu, Basic Large Hoop Earrings in Gold, £60

GOING OUT-OUT

Not for the sequin-shy, these going out-out looks will have you standing OUT.

SHOP: 'Look At Me' Party Outfits

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What To Wear If... You're Going Out-Out

Topshop, Black Diamante Embroidered Midi Dress, £1501 of 13

Topshop, Black Diamante Embroidered Midi Dress, £150

Zara, Bejewelled Hoop Earrings, £12.992 of 13

Zara, Bejewelled Hoop Earrings, £12.99

Topshop, Sky Black Diamante Shoes, £363 of 13

Topshop, Sky Black Diamante Shoes, £36

Raquel Diniz, Barbara Draped Polka Dot Dress, £7004 of 13

Raquel Diniz, Barbara Draped Polka Dot Dress, £700

Wandler, Isa Leather Sandals, £3305 of 13

Wandler, Isa Leather Sandals, £330

Rosantica, Diana Mini Embellished Feather-trimmed Velvet Tote, £4456 of 13

Rosantica, Diana Mini Embellished Feather-trimmed Velvet Tote, £445

Uterque, Sequinned Blazer, £1807 of 13

Uterque, Sequinned Blazer, £180

Uterque, Sequinned Trousers, £1208 of 13

Uterque, Sequinned Trousers, £120

Jennifer Behr, Velvet Bow Barrette, £1599 of 13

Jennifer Behr, Velvet Bow Barrette, £159

Office, Hidden Treasure Triple Strap Heels, £7910 of 13

Office, Hidden Treasure Triple Strap Heels, £79

Rixo, Florence Black Midi Dress, £36511 of 13

Rixo, Florence Black Midi Dress, £365

Paco Rabanne, Silver Tone Wallet Mini Bag, £58512 of 13

Paco Rabanne, Silver Tone Wallet Mini Bag, £585

Dune London, Monterey Square Toe High Heel, £9513 of 13

Dune London, Monterey Square Toe High Heel, £95

STAYING IN

Not into fighting the crowds to get a glimpse of some fireworks in the far distance? Or paying mega-bucks to get into a club? Meet: Pyjama Party.

SHOP: The Chicest Staying In Outfits

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What To Wear If... You're Staying In

Sleeper, Polka Dot Party Pyjamas, $3201 of 9

Sleeper, Polka Dot Party Pyjamas, $320

Arket, Mid-Heel Leather Strap Sandal, £1502 of 9

Arket, Mid-Heel Leather Strap Sandal, £150

Reserved, Drop Earrings, £9.993 of 9

Reserved, Drop Earrings, £9.99

Rosie for Autograph, Silk Tie Waist Pyjamas, £1504 of 9

Rosie for Autograph, Silk Tie Waist Pyjamas, £150

Amina Muaddi, Gilda Crystal-embellished Suede Sandals, £7205 of 9

Amina Muaddi, Gilda Crystal-embellished Suede Sandals, £720

Jil Sander, Crystal-stud Sterling-silver Hoop Earrings, £2606 of 9

Jil Sander, Crystal-stud Sterling-silver Hoop Earrings, £260

Raey, Dip-hem Silk-satin Slip Dress, £1807 of 9

Raey, Dip-hem Silk-satin Slip Dress, £180

Kurt Geiger London, Otter Slip Ons, £1298 of 9

Kurt Geiger London, Otter Slip Ons, £129

Astrid & Miyu, Teardrop Gem Conch Hoop in Gold, £459 of 9

Astrid & Miyu, Teardrop Gem Conch Hoop in Gold, £45

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