Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, staring at more than enough clothing options, and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But perhaps the issue isn’t that you’re out of viable outfit choices. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration — say: New Year’s Eve outfits — to help you see your wardrobe in a new way. That’s where Outfit Dump comes in. We supply you with enough ideas to fuel your style until the next drop comes along.
The holiday season is in full swing, and between gift giving, an endless stream of parties, and planning festive outfits for said parties, it’s a whirlwind. If you can feel your creative juices ebbing when it comes to dressing, or feel like you’ve maximized what’s in your wardrobe after a year of pulling together different looks, coming up with a New Year outfit idea may seem like a daunting task. But we’re so close to the finish line, and can’t give up now.
And we won’t have to, thanks to the abundance of style inspo to be found on our Instagram feeds. The fashion set has fully leaned into the holiday dressing season, inspiring us to look at what’s in our closet (or online shopping carts) in new ways. Ahead, find 19 New Year outfits — think silk skirts, metallic shades, luxe mini dresses, and so much more — that can help get you started, whether you’re looking for a ball drop-worthy outfit for that New Year’s Eve party or a cozy look to celebrate at home.
Indulge in some quiet luxury for the new year with a sophisticated look in a monochromatic neutral shade. Start with a chunky sweater over a midi skirt or slip dress, then jazz things up with a pair of glittery kitten heels.
We’re not ready to say goodbye to Barbiecore just yet — and how could we with a gown like this? Add a pair of platform heels, and we’re sure Margot Robbie will be proud.
Because why wouldn’t you want to ring in the new wrapped in lace?
If all-over lace is a bit out of your comfort zone, opt for a pretty slip dress with elegant touches of the fabric. Bring some intrigue to your outfit by pulling it together with a pair of knee-high boots.
Sequins, glitter and metallics are a holiday classic for a reason, after all.
We can’t get enough of this festive mini dress look: with its velvety material, pearl embellishments, dramatic, drapey bow feature, matching headband, and silver handbag. It has all the makings of a top-tier New Year’s look.
Because wanting to wear metallic hues doesn’t have to mean limiting yourself to golds and silvers.
Or bid farewell to 2023 by combining two of the year’s biggest trends: silver and transparent dresses. We love the fun, glam chainmail-esque look of this Aimee Song look.
Not much of a dress person? A metallic jumpsuit will serve you just as well. We’re obsessed with the alluring texture and iridescent sheen on the one pictured here.
Go full disco-ball silver with a sparkly sweater and pair of metallic pants (something we’ve been styling in different ways all year long).
Embrace this season’s biggest “ugly” shoe trend by building your outfit around a pair of furry shoes. We love the dressed-up, dressed-down contrast here between the sweatshirt, silk skirt and trench coat seen here — it’s perfect if you’re heading off to spend the night in with friends.
Personally, we always feel a bit more fancy with sleeves this puffy.
If you live somewhere that gets cold, you need to dress for both style and warmth. An oversized teddy coat that can be the star of your outfit makes that a pain-free task.
An icy winter blue is the perfect shade for any New Year’s outfit. Take inspo from Sabrina Carpenter by playing with different textures in a head-to-toe monochromatic look, or add your own spin to it.
It’s hard to go wrong when pairing a mini dress and an oversized blazer. We love the unexpected edge added by the harness and moto boots here.
If you’re not doing sparkles, why not do feathers?
A bedazzled black mini dress on its own is a good starting point for a New Year’s look. Bring in a pair of opera gloves, like The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Rachel Zegler, and you’re operating on a whole new level.
Regardless of whatever look you opt for to welcome 2024, remember the TikTok-favorite “wrong shoe theory”: create a more interesting outfit by wearing a shoe that would typically be seen as completely antithetical to your overall look, whether that’s by style, color, or anything in between.
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