A New Year's Eve look is never complete without the right accessories — the ones that give it that extra sparkle. To get dressed to the nines without a misstep, go for a light clutch rather than a large bag, choose earrings to suit your hairstyle, and don't be afraid to mix metallic tones (gold, silver) with a touch of glitter. Here's how to put together your accessory look for New Year's Eve.
Handbags and clutches
First piece of advice: never go out without a handbag — non-negotiable. For a New Year's Eve party, the clutch comes into its own — a light travel companion that follows you all night without weighing you down. Clever and ultra-lightweight, it's the party bag par excellence, able to reinvent itself season after season to suit any occasion.
The black clutch never goes out of style. For a more modern touch, play with textures: patchwork is more fashionable than ever. Don't hesitate to try gold and silver versions, mixing metallic tones, and don't forget the glitter, especially festive for the occasion.
Sparkling jewellery
Adorn yourself with pretty bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings, carefully chosen to complete your look. Earrings are the essential accessory of the evening: dress your earlobes in gold and silver to make them shine.
If you decide to pull your hair back into a ponytail or bun, go for dangling earrings: they'll light up your face and flatter the line of your neck. If instead you choose to wear your hair down, go for studs instead — triangular, square, round, or heart-shaped.
Pearls are having a renaissance, paired with gold, silver, and small crystals. A great idea: wear your classic little earrings alongside other, more graphic pieces. Ethnic jewellery is also extending its run — coloured beads, feathers, and brass give your outfits an extra dose of bohemian, feminine character.
Don't overdo it
One more piece of advice: don't go overboard on accessories — bracelets, necklaces, long chains, rings, hats, and scarves can pile up fast. Unless you can really pull it off, it's better to choose. That's the whole point of keeping the outfit itself understated — it frees you up to have fun with glamorous accessories. And happy new year!
