Fancy pajamas, dressed-up denim, all the sparkly things—no matter what holiday aesthetic you lean into this season, we have perfect New Year’s outfit ideas to help you nail the vibe and officially kiss 2021 goodbye. If the last 12 months have felt like a fever dream, you’re not alone, which is why dressing up to celebrate a new chapter can help end the year on a more positive—if not high-fashion—note.
More important: The new variant may be throwing your plans off right now, but that doesn’t mean you should forget getting dressed up altogether. The outfit combinations we found work seamlessly for every type of New Year’s Eve plan, whether it’s low-key drinks with friends and fam or a house party with (vaccinated!) friends you haven’t seen since the before times.
Whatever’s on the agenda at the end of the month, it helps to be prepared, so consider the below New Year’s outfit ideas as your A and B game plans for the night—Champagne served separately.
Feather-Trimmed Pajamas + Tiny Bag
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 29: Angela Gonzalez wears black sunglasses, gold earrings, a black satin silk shirt with feathers on the borders, matching black satin silk pants with feathers on the ankle, a black shiny leather handbag with rhinestones fringes, black suede pointed pumps heels shoes, during a street style fashion photo session, on November 29, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Fancy pajamas have been a mainstay on the party circuit since way before the pandemic. Cut for a loose fit and dreamed up in the prettiest hues (along with classic black), they’re on point for laid-back New Year’s Eve plans—or accommodating any food babies. A tiny bag and pointy mules complete the look.
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 29: Alba Garavito Torre wears a gold large pendant with pearl earrings, a black with pink /gold / green shiny metallic print pattern blazer jacket with gold buttons from Hod Paris, a gold chain pendant necklace from Chanel, gold shiny metallic leather cigarette pants, a gold Love bracelet from Cartier, gold bracelets, gold rings, green emerald satin pumps heels shoes with a silver buckle on the toe cap from Manolo Blahnik, a colorful satin purse with a round handle on a top handbag from Renaud Pellegrino, during a street style fashion photo session, on November 29, 2021, in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Skip the sequined mini and go all out with vibrant separates. A leopard-print jacket is a versatile year-round staple—don’t tell your black blazer—that can offset bright or metallic pants. Trousers with a split-front hem feel especially right for now, not to mention they add a leg-lengthening look when teamed up with pointy heels or flats.
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 26: Emy Venturini wears black sunglasses from Dita, gold earrings, a gold necklace, a black ribbed turtleneck wool pullover from Cos, a black shiny leather oversized with fur collar vintage coat from Escada high waist blue faded denim large jeans ripped pants from Levi’s, gold rings from YSL / Saint Laurent, black shiny leather pointed ankle heels shoes from Weitzman, on November 26, 2021, in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
You totally can keep things casual and still feel like your best self. Case in point: this simple jeans and boots combo, which you can wear to an EDM rave or a group dinner in your bestie’s living room. Gold jewelry adds just the right amount of bling for the evening’s festivities.
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 29: Emilie Joseph @in_fashionwetrust wears sunglasses, earrings, a gold large chain necklace by Merbabe, a black ripped halter neck / ribbed cropped tank-top; high waits brown and black leopard print pattern Lambskin tube dress with black faux fur fringes from Saint Laurent Paris FW19, black tights, black shiny leather pointed pumps heels shoes, during a street style fashion photo session, on November 29, 2021, in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Most of us can probably agree that a dress is a fail-safe option for New Year’s Eve, but if you want something a bit more unexpected, pair a statement skirt with a basic cotton crop top. It creates a flawless high-low mix, just adds tights for warmth.
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 24: Sonia Lyson is seen wearing boots Seezona boots and button shirt, jewelry, Balenciaga bag on November 24, 2021, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Oversized button-up shirts dominated our feeds this fall, and we’re still all about them. Style a colorful option with knee-high boots and chunky gold jewelry for a fresh take on the New Year’s Eve minidress ’fit—belt optional.
BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 28: Amelie Stansecu is seen wearing Bag, blazer, pants by Arket, Corset by Zara, Shoes by Ugg on November 28, 2021, in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Rules need not apply when you’re the one sending out RSVPs—including pairing your furriest house slippers with a tailored suit.
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