New Year’s Eve outfits to wear while welcoming in 2024

Not sure what to wear for this year’s celebration? Here are some New Year’s Eve outfit ideas which are comfortable and chic.

New Year's Eve outfits

by Rosie Floyd |
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3, 2, 1 – Happy New Year! Well, almost. The end of the year is fast approaching so you’ve probably got your plans for New Year’s Eve firmly in the diary, but have you got your New Year’s Eve outfit? If you haven’t, we’re here to offer some style inspiration. Whether you’re after a flattering dress, a swishy skirt or jeans and a nice top, you’ll go into 2024 looking and feeling your absolute best.

New Year’s Eve is the party night of the year so many people will be counting down until the New Year at a fancy party so they’ll be looking to really go to town and dress to the nines. That’s why we’ve included many special occasion dresses and outfits with the touch of glitz and glamour they’re looking for.

Best New Year’s Eve outfits at a glance:

Our favourite dress: Velvet V-Neck Midi Tea Dress – view on M&S
Our favourite skirt: Cleo Jacquard Skirt – view on Fat Face
Our favourite trousers: Bronze Stretch Sequin Wide Leg Trousers – view on JD Williams

Of course, New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be all about going out out, you may be staying in with your loved ones, or heading off to a friend’s house to see the New Year in. So, if your plans look like it might be a takeaway and a couple of bottles of Prosecco, we’ve made sure to include some outfit options for you, too. After all, it’s nice to still get dressed up if you’re celebrating at home, but as comfort is more of a priority for around the house, we’ve made sure to include New Year’s Eve outfits with soft fabrics and stretchy waistbands so you’ve got the best of both worlds.

Whatever your plans involve, you can have a Happy New Year celebration wearing something completely fabulous. Take a look at our top picks for New Year’s Eve outfits, which range from elegant cocktail dresses to sparkly trousers.

Our favourite dress

See in the New Year with this subtle yet sophisticated Velvet V-Neck Midi Tea Dress from M&S. The design includes a flattering v-neckline and slightly puffed 3/4 sleeves for a touch of volume. There's plenty of movement in the gently pleated skirt and definition at the waist with a midi-length hem to complete the look.

Our favourite skirt

Cleo Jacquard SkirtFatFace

Let this Cleo Jacquard Skirt be the statement piece in your New Year's Eve outfit. This flattering A-Line skirt has a cinched waist and a stunning metallic abstract print that can easily be dressed up or down, depending on whether you're staying in or heading out. Pair it with a simple yet classic knitted jumper or opt for something a little more dressy, like a silk blouse.

Best wrap New Year's Eve dress

Metallic Plisse Wrap Midi DressJD Williams
Price: £40.50 (was £45)

www.jdwilliams.co.uk

Perfect for any special occasions you have coming up, not just New Year's Eve, you're sure to turn heads in this Metallic Plisse Wrap Midi Dress. It has everything you want from a party dress, voluminous sleeves, wrap front detail, midi length and a gorgeous metallic silver fabric, but the best part is that it's made from Plisse so you'll feel comfortable wearing it all night.

Our favourite trousers

Bronze Stretch Sequin Wide Leg TrousersJD Williams
Price: £36 (was £40)

www.jdwilliams.co.uk

A statement pair of trousers you'll want to wear year after year during the festive period, these striking Bronze Stretch Sequin Wide Leg Trousers are embellished with sequin throughout to put some sparkle in your step this New Year's Eve. Designed with a stretch waistband for ultimate comfort, you can style them with tucked-in tops and bold jewellery.

Best New Year's Eve top

Wallis Satin Tie Neck TopDebenhams
Price: £23.40 (was £39)

www.debenhams.com

We love the beautiful teal colour of this Wallis Satin Tie Neck Top. It's a versatile piece to style as it can be worn with jeans, trousers or leather-look leggings, you could opt to have it tucked in or un-tucked, and it will look just as good with boots as it will with heels.

Best New Year's Eve jacket

Sequin Sparkle Waterfall Stretch JacketRoman Originals
Price: £26 (was £36)

www.roman.co.uk

A sparkly blazer will jazz up any look and add a touch of New Year's Eve glamour to your outfit. Available in Black, Purple, Bronze, Red and Turquoise, you're sure to dazzle however you're celebrating the upcoming new year. Featuring a delicate waterfall front, this lovely layer will drape beautifully on your body. Pair with leggings or jeans and a nice top for an outfit with an extra special touch.

Best New Year's Eve jumpsuit

Mariah Sequin Fringe Wide Leg JumpsuitPhase Eight

Would you believe this stunning outfit is actually a jumpsuit rather than a separate top and trousers? You just can't go wrong with this all-in-one, it features a black long-sleeved top with fringed detailing so it's just made for dancing as the fringing will move with you. The black wide-legged trousers are super flattering with their pressed seams down the front and back.

Best pleated New Year's Eve dress

Bailey Pleated DressPhase eight
Price: £119 (was £159)

www.phase-eight.com

Be ready to wow by wearing this Bailey Pleated Dress from Phase Eight to your New Year celebrations. It has a standout style with a full pleated skirt with beautiful ruffle details. The square neckline is oh-so-flattering and it comes in at the waist to give some definition to your silhouette. Wear with gold accessories to really make the purple colour pop.

Best New Year's Eve tea dress

Felicia Tea DressMonsoon

There's no need to wait until midnight for fireworks as with this Felicia Tea Dress, you're the one bringing them to the celebrations. Cut in a classic tea dress silhouette, this dress is in a beautiful midnight blue colour and is bursting with colourful fireworks. The neckline features velvet tie detailing with blouson sleeves and a tiered skirt. A lovely option to pair with tights and boots.

Best Velvet New Year's Eve top

Reese Velvet Wrap TopFat Face

Lastly, we finish off our round-up of the best New Year’s Eve outfits with this Reese Velvet Wrap Top from Fat Face. Ensure you end 2023 in style wearing this crushed velvet number. It’s incredibly flattering for every shape with its V neckline, balloon sleeves and fitted waistband with stunning tie detail. It will look amazing whether you wear it with a skirt or trousers.

FAQs

Where can I shop for New Year’s Eve outfits?

If you’d rather shop for your own New Year’s Eve outfits but are not sure where to look, here are some of our favourite retailers. They offer some great dresses, tops, skirts and other partywear garments to have you looking and feeling fabulous this New Year’s Eve.
M&S
Monsoon
Wallis
Phase Eight
JD Williams
Roman Originals
Coast
Fat Face

Rosie Floyd is a Pets, Homes and Garden Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.

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