If there’s one time of year you can embody your alter ego, it has to be New Year's Eve. As we enter a new decade, it’s a double celebration that deserves absolute decadence.
From early December we welcome a splatter of glitz into a wardrobe; a jazzy party top or shimmering bag, a sparkly shoe perhaps. It’s a toe-dip into high-voltage glamour, if you will, which only escalates come New Year's Eve.
With the biggest party of the year looming and the shops bursting at the seams with every iteration of party dressing, it’s hard to find the look that’s going to start your 2020 on a high.
When it comes to finding inspiration, look no further than the icons of New Year’s past for the ultimate how-to on nailing party dressing.
You can count on a muse for every fashion mood. Is a suit your certified go-to? Look no further than Bianca Jagger. Hoping to give a nod to the 90’s? Naomi Campbell can help.
Whoever you pledge your NYE style allegiance to, we’ve rounded up the perfect party looks to see you into 2020 whether your celebration is in your ball room or living room.
Suit Up
Bianca Jagger’s go-to for dancefloor drama – the suit. But banish thoughts of the boardroom. Velvet, Brocade and tailoring give tailoring a dance-floor twist.
SHOP; Suit Up
Jacket, 95, &Other Stories
Trousers, 75, & Other Stories stories.com
Jacket, 780, Bella Freud
Trousers 395, Bella Freud
Jacket, 1060, Stine Goya
Trousers 820, Stine Goya
Try A Slip Dress
The slip dress says party but in an understated way. Slinky dresses in satin and metallics are the perfect pairing to the mini bag and micro sandal resurgence. Look to Naomi Campbell for the ultimate how-to.
Shop; The 90's Nod
Dress, 250, Raey
Dress, 65, Silk Fred
Dress, 120, Anthropologie
Glitter, Glitter And More Glitter
Nobody does sequins like Cher and our one takeaway is that more is always more. Sequin dress + crystal earrings + glittery shoes = Disco Extravaganza
Shop; Disco Drama
Dress, 375, Rixo
Jumpsuit, 75, ASOS
Coat, 953, Bouguessa
Glam Rock
Kate Moss, the queen of glam-rock gives us the ultimate guide on how to make sequins punk rather than pretty. Whether that’s layering trousers under your sequin maxi dress or adding a blazer to your ball gown.
Shop; Glam Rock
Blazer, 75, Topshop
Jumpsuit, 865, Galvan
Dress, 365, De La Vali
Finishing Touches
Hello minimalist... that on repeat black dress just need a splattering of something special? Jerry Hall gave it all in the details. A sparkly headband or shoulder-skimming earring is the perfect nod to New Year’s.