Celebrating New Year's Eve is a big deal, no matter where you're ringing it in. Whether you're hosting friends in your house, attending a party, or having a meal in a restaurant, the evening represents a perfect opportunity to dress up and wear something shiny, manifesting your intentions for the coming year.
This is easier said than done; while dressing akin to a disco ball is the goal we're all hoping for, it's important to do it in a classy and unexpected way, knowing that there are hundreds of different ways to show the joy of the conclusion of yet another year.
Taylor Swift's bejeweled dress
Taylor Swift celebrated her birthday last year in a stunning black dress with the moon and some stars depicted on it. While elegant for a night outing, the details in the look elevate it and make it into something memorable and unique.
Hailey Bieber wears a different type of sequin dress
Last year, Hailey Bieber stunned in a black dress with some elegant details in the neck and chest at the opening of Tiffany & Co in Tokyo. While the dress is incredibly elegant, it's also simple, demonstrating that black is always a great option when on a night out.
Britney Spears' disco look
Britney Spears in the early aughts is always a fashion reference. On this occasion, she wore a traditional silver sequin dress, which screams New Year's.
Kendall Jenner's colorful dress
If sequins and glitter are not your thing this year, color is always an option. This brown Bottega Veneta dress worn by Kendall Jenner is minimalist yet elegant and comfortable.
Naomi Campbell goes for a suit
Suits are timeless and elegant. This look worn by Naomi Campbell at a Dolce & Gabbana anniversary party in Milan highlights the power of a simple suit, making for a truly memorable occasion. You can play along with the color and the parts of it, but you can never go wrong with pinstripe.
Sabrina Carpenter wears a glitter body suit
Sabrina Carpenter loves a form-fitting top. This dress is perfect for anyone interested in something reminiscent of a bodysuit, bringing plenty of glitter to a New Year's Eve outing.
Charli XCX wears a shirt-like dress
Charli XCX loves black. This dress, which is in the form of a long dress shirt features slits in the arms and presents a new and fun way to dress elegantly.
Bella Hadid's black boots
Lastly, you can take some inspiration from Bella Hadid's cowgirl era. On this occasion, she opted for black thigh-high boots paired with a black long coat.
Sydney Sweeney in shorts
Silver is a great color for New Year's, even if you don't want to wear sequins. This combination that Sydney Sweeney wore is made up of a large silver jacket, a top, some shorts, and heels.