If there is one occasion to bust out the expensive jewelry and buy a new dress, it’s New Year’s Eve, when the fashion faux pas of 2013 are washed away by the magic of a new year and a new wardrobe in 2014. New Year’s Eve is all about the bold, the flirty, and the sparkly…even you goth girls out there can glam it up by adding a metallic necklace and sexy bangles to your all-black assemblage. Or be bold with red, fiery accessories sure to get you noticed by that hottie looking for a midnight kiss.
The Traditional
The little black dress never goes out of style…especially not on New Year’s! The beauty of the classic black is the variety of cuts available. Choose a length-appropriate dress based on the event: a fancy cocktail party can handle a lengthy sweep to the floor or a tight little mini, but a family-friendly evening may require a flared-skirt of medium length. If you’re a pear or apple-shaped gal looking for a flattering cut that accentuates (and trims down) your curves in all the right places, opt for the princess cut with a fitted bodice, tapered waist, and flowing silhouettes. Those who are extra daring can make a statement with a pair of long, silk gloves in black, white, or silver!
You can never go wrong with sequins and sparkles on New Year’s Eve. Take jeweled dresses one step further with some off-the-shoulder flair. Of course, the traditional strapless is a safe standby.
The Unique
Put on a body-fitting nude slip and top off with a sexy, lace number in cobalt blue or red. Long sleeves protect you from a wintry New Year’s Eve…and you’ll feel warm enough to enjoy a midnight kiss under the stars.
Who says ladies have to wear skirts? By all means, be pretty in a pair of pants, particularly the form-fitting, shimmery kind. Go gold or electric blue…and if you want to accentuate the leggy look, match your pants with a pair of high heels. If you’re celebrating New Year’s indoors, then be original in a pair of leather shorts and wicked-high high heels. And ditch the fur jackets (does anyone wear those anymore?) and warm up with a blazer…be it streamlined or bejeweled.
The Economical
No need to splurge on a brand new dress if you’ve spent all your money on holiday presents. Throw on your favorite party dress in white or beige and couple it with a pair of eye-catching tights in fuchsia, aqua, red, green, or citrus. Add a simple gem or some over-the-top costume jewelry and you’ll be one of the best-dressed fashionistas of the night.
And ladies…don’t forget the one essential every woman needs on New Year’s Eve—your drop-dead-gorgeous smile!
GladGirl Team
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If there is one occasion to bust out the expensive jewelry and buy a new dress, it’s New Year’s Eve, when the fashion faux pas of 2013 are washed away by the magic of a new year and a new wardrobe in 2014. New Year’s Eve is all about the bold, the flirty, and the sparkly…even you goth girls out there can glam it up by adding a metallic necklace and sexy bangles to your all-black assemblage. Or be bold with red, fiery accessories sure to get you noticed by that hottie looking for a midnight kiss.
