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It’s hard to believe that New Year’s Eve is right around the corner but it is only a few days away! It’s a time to wear all the sequins, feathers and over the top items whether you go out or stay at home. I love how extra you can be on New Year’s Eve and it’s always accepted. Ha! It’s a time of setting resolutions, planning ahead and celebrating how far you have come in the past year. Whether your year has been good or bad, New Year’s is always a great time for a bit of a reset. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s nice to set aside January to be a time for yourself. Slowing down and enjoying the simple things. I actually look forward to January because I call it the “month of me” and allow myself to engage in things whether small or big that I really enjoy. For that reason, celebrating New Year’s Eve can be a great moment to kick off that month! In this post, I’ll be sharing a round-up of outfits to look fashionable and festive while ringing in the new year and waiting for the clock to strike midnight.

10 New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas

Mini Dress

Dress | Tights | Shoes

I love the idea of a mini dress for a date night New Year’s Eve. If you and your significant other are spending the evening out going to dinner or drinks, I love the style of this mini dress and the long sleeves are perfect for the colder weather. I added some sheer tights and simple pumps but if you live somewhere that stays mild on New Year’s Eve you could always do sandals and bare legs with a look like this!

Cozy Sweater Dress

Dress | Boots (similar) | Bag

For a New Year’s Eve night out that is more relaxed and casual, this cozy sweater dress is perfect! The unique neckline and side slit makes it a bit more sexy yet the longer length and stretchy fabric makes it super comfy too. I like to wear it with knee high boots rather than ankle boots because with dresses that are a mid length, I find that wearing boots to meet it is more flattering.

Lace Top + Faux Leather Pants

Top | Pants (similar) | Shoes | Bag (similar)

This lace top is a statement all on its own and this entire look is great for those that may be going out for the night to a bar or restaurant with music and dancing. I love mixing different textures together and find that it creates a more interesting outfit overall. While you could definitely style the top with some trousers or jeans, I love the contrast of the leather with the feminine nature of the top. And these shoes are still my MOST worn shoes during the holidays. They go with absolutely everything!

Sequin Top + Jeans

Top | Jeans | Shoes | Bag (similar)

I feel like this outfit is reminiscent of the “going out top and jeans” looks that we all were wearing in the early 2000’s. Ha! If you are having a night in with friends or family, this is the outfit I would choose. Still dressy and festive, but the wide leg jeans are super comfy.

Embellished Cardigan + Slip Skirt

Cardigan | Slip skirt (similar) | Boots (similar) | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses

This embellished cardigan is a perfect piece to wear for NYE and beyond. I paired it with a slip skirt and boots. But it would also look great with black jeans and comfy ballet flats. It’s a shorter cardigan (not totally a crop top but definitely a cropped style) so it works best with something high waisted (which is basically the only style I wear LOL).

Wrap Top + Leather Pants

Bodysuit | Pants (similar) | Shoes (similar) | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses

As someone who lives somewhere that gets quite cold on New Year’s Eve, I appreciate a long sleeve top option. The wrap is quite low so add some fashion tape to ensure no wardrobe malfunctions occur, but I love this look for a house party with friends. Or even if you plan to visit a few different bars or restaurants for the evening, this look would be a great look to wear.

Sequin Top + Faux Leather Pants

Coat (code: MAREE15) | Shirt (code: MAREE15) | Pants (similar) | Shoes | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses

Clearly I love styling my faux leather pants as many ways as possible during the holiday season. I love dressing them up with a sequin top and my favorite holiday shoes. This coat is one of my favorite buys this year because it is perfect to wear with a dressy outfit but also looks great worn with jeans and sneakers.

New Year’s Eve Outfit For Staying In

Silk Pajamas + Robe

Robe and Pajamas (discount code: alittlebitetc)

This will be my preferred look for New Year’s Eve because I love to spend it at home. This brand makes absolutely gorgeous washable silk pajama sets that are the perfect look to wear for NYE. They have a ton of different styles and colors to choose from and I can confirm that they are definitely washable. I have had this pair for nearly a year, washed it many times and it still looks brand new.

New Year’s Eve Style Ideas

Baroque Floral Two Piece Set

If you don’t necessarily want to wear a pajama set but want something that has the same vibe, a smoking style jacket with matching pants is so chic!

Sequin Slip Dress

While this dress is perfect for New Year’s, you will get so much use out of a simple sequin slip dress all year round.

Velvet Jumpsuit

This velvet jumpsuit is such a statement piece and I love the bejeweled bow detail.

Champagne Flutes

How stunning are these champagne flutes?!

Gold Evening Bag

It’s good to have one or two sequin evening bags to wear all year round. This one holds quite a lot and will look great with most outfits.

Satin slippers

If you want to stay comfy but still dressed up, satin slippers is the way to go.

Sequin Cardigan

I love everything this brand does and their prints are always the best.

Black Pointy Toe Flats

I have these black flats and can confirm they are like walking on a cloud. Tons of arch support and a cushiony insole that makes it easy to be on your feet all night.

Colorful Champagne Flutes

A more affordable yet still fun champagne flute option for NYE.

Sequin Blazer and Sequin Pants

This is the one night of the year to wear sequins from head to toe!!!

Ballet Flats

I also own these ballet flats and they are great if you plan to have people over but still want to dress super comfy and casual.

The holiday season is here and Christmas parties are filling up everyone’s calendars. It can be so much fun to look forward to because you can celebrate with people you really love but deciding what to wear can be stressful. LOL How fancy do you dress? How casual do you dress? You want to be comfortable but also look festive and embrace the “extra-ness” of the season. Here’s a round-up of some casual Christmas party outfits that you can wear to your next festive get together!

What To Wear to a Casual Christmas Party

Casual can mean a bunch of different things to many people but I personally like to err on the side of being a tad overdressed than underdressed. Choosing pieces that are more polished can allow me to embrace the festive spirit without sacrificing my comfort. For me that usually means wearing flats instead of heels but not going so casual that I am wearing sneakers. Maybe a dressy cardigan with jeans or a pretty blouse with trousers can still have the overall look of casual without being too dressed down.

What Does a Casual Dress Code Mean

A casual dress code to me means that it’s not cocktail or black-tie attire but still requires being polished and put together. Jeans would be acceptable though choose a style that isn’t distressed and preferably a darker wash. Heels may not be necessary but skip the sneakers in favor of chic ballet flats. And an easy way to elevate a casual look is by adding fun accessories such as a great statement earring or beautiful belt.

How to Dress For a Casual Christmas Party

Tweed Cardigan with a Slip Skirt

This look to me is a slight step down from cocktail attire but still looks super polished and dressy. I love the embellishments on this tweed cardigan which makes it perfect for the holiday season. And instead of going with black jeans to complete the look, opt for a silky slip skirt and boots. Add a fun evening bag with some embellishments to elevate the look even more.

Lady Jacket and Faux Leather Pants

I actually wore this to a holiday lunch with a friend and it was absolutely perfect! While it would still be a great outfit to wear past the holiday season, this red lady jacket is so festive! And I styled it with a black turtleneck and my faux leather pants which I wear non-stop all fall and winter. A pointy toe flat really elevates this look. I also added a statement belt (code: MAREE15) and pair of earrings (code: MAREE15). Since this was a lunch outing, I opted for a regular daytime handbag instead of an evening clutch or bag.

Lady Jacket and Wide Leg Jeans

I clearly have a deep love for lady jackets and similar type of cardigans because I think they naturally look so polished and chic. This look isn’t overly festive but definitely would work for a business casual holiday lunch. Dark wash wide leg jeans are always a bit more dressy than other styles. Add some suede boots and a great bag to complete the look.

Ornate Blouse and Black Trousers

This outfit is another great look to wear to an office holiday party where the dress code is polished and professional but not cocktail attire. This blouse (code: MAREE20) is an absolute stunner and looks great with a simple pair of black trousers. I added my favorite black pumps, my favorite statement earrings (code: MAREE15) and a small braided bag that could work for day or night.

Fair Isle Cardigan and Jeans

Some of the other looks I’ve shared may still be too dressy and you may feel the most comfortable in a sweater and jeans for a casual Christmas function so this look is the perfect option. Fair Isle is traditionally a winter print but can also look very festive at the same time. Once again choose jeans that aren’t distressed but you could choose a lighter wash if you prefer which will make the look more casual. Add a simple belt to pull the whole look together.

Statement sweater and velvet ballet flats

Honestly this look doesn’t necessarily scream Christmas but not everyone wants to wear something that does. This sweater has the most gorgeous details and instantly elevates a simple pair of wide leg jeans. These green velvet flats have been in rotation all fall for me but I they would be perfect for a casual Christmas get together. If this event is during the day, add a simple belt, statement necklace (code: MAREE20) and small crossbody (code: MAREE15) to complete the look.

Knit Cardigan and Faux Leather Pants

Another look that would be perfect for a business casual holiday lunch or early evening event. This jardigan (mix of a jacket and cardigan – code: MAREE15) is stunning and immediately makes the outfit more professional. To make it a bit more fun for the holidays, wear it with some faux leather pants, a statement belt (code: MAREE20) and metallic ballet flats. If you are coming from work, this look would still work with a tote bag and doesn’t necessarily need an evening bag or clutch.

Chunky Turtleneck, Dark Denim and Sparkly Flats

One of the best ways to instantly make an outfit festive is to add some sparkly flats. LOL A chunky turtleneck and jeans is always a comfy choice. But the addition of sparkly flats makes it a great casual holiday party outfit. You could choose a more evening style bag or keep things simple with your daytime bag that can hold everything you need!