Every year, it's the same story: when it comes to figuring out what to wear for New Year's Eve, we often spend hours in front of the wardrobe without finding the answer. New Year's Eve is the chance to wear outfits that break from the everyday — a reinvented little black dress, a touch of sequins or lace, or a "masculine-feminine" take with a suit — as long as you stay true to your own style and personality.
The dress, a must-have: sequins, lace... and the basics
We never tire of the irreplaceable little black dress, endlessly reinvented, whether simply chic or delicately adorned. Choose a fitted cut, neither too short nor too clingy so as to avoid overdoing it, and go for a sober, versatile colour like black or navy. For a basic dress, have fun with the cut — bustier or low-cut — and don't forget to elevate your look with accessories: a long necklace that flatters the neckline, or a pretty pair of sequinned earrings that make your neck and shoulders look ultra-glamorous.
Sequins and lace are more welcome than ever at this time of year — as long as you don't overdo it, at the risk of going overboard. Choose a sequinned or lace piece to wear with a plain, classic garment: pleated trousers, a straight skirt just above the knee, or longer, depending on your taste. If instead you've fallen for an elaborate skirt or sequinned leggings, keep in mind that your top should stay understated and monochrome for maximum elegance.
The "masculine-feminine" trend: how to wear it
For the occasion, don't hesitate to go a little tomboy, in a suit or jumpsuit. Mixing genders is more fashionable than ever: adopting a feminine look inspired by menswear can seem like a tricky exercise, but with a few simple rules, the trendiest looks are well within reach. It's all a question of balance.
- Spot the pieces you already own: the shirt, the Perfecto-style jacket, pleated trousers, slim or boyfriend jeans, a well-cut suit (play with fabrics like silk or lightweight velvet), the oversized jacket and boyfriend coat, paired with a skirt or dress.
- Give colour its due importance: ultra-feminine pastel tones, metallic tones for a beautiful effect, or prints.
- The jumpsuit is reclaiming its place in the wardrobe: a loose, fluid style if you're tall and slim or curvy, a short, fitted jumpsuit with high heels if you're petite, a long, cinched-waist version to flatter fuller curves — or a belt to mark a high waist, whatever your body shape.
The secret is to go resolutely modern and play with colour — an elegant scarf tied around the neck can be enough to feminise your look, as we discussed in our article on New Year's Eve accessories.
What about makeup?
For New Year's Eve, treat yourself to a glamorous look with gold or silver makeup. The night of December 31st is full of positive emotions: we turn our backs on the past year's trials to look toward the future, with all its hopes and dreams. Don't forget to match your nail polish to your outfit and makeup for a stylish silhouette — find all our tips in our dedicated article on perfect makeup for New Year's Eve. That night, all eyes will be on you.
