Bidding adieu to 2024 and preparing for 2025 summons many questions, the most pressing of course being: what should I wear on New Year’s Eve?
From sequins to velvet – metallics to timeless tailoring – this year’s New Year’s Eve trends exude glamour and individuality. But if dressing up isn’t your thing, celebrity fashion stylists have the perfect solution.
Whether you’re heading to a smart soirée or braving the outdoors for festive fireworks, here’s your definitive guide to dazzling New Year’s style, no matter your age or occasion.
How to layer if you’re heading out
Whether booze is involved or not – if you’re celebrating part of your New Year’s Eve outside – you’re going to feel the cold, and so clever layering is essential.
If you’re going for a more laidback approach, fashion designer and podcaster Amanda Wakeley OBE prioritises warmth and practicality, “There are a myriad of chic thermals and HeatTech products out there – Uniqlo has a fantastic selection.
“Layer up and remember we lose heat the quickest from our heads, so wear a hat. Add gloves, a huge blanket-like scarf and even handwarmer sachets for extra warmth.”
Zara Plain Faux Fur Scarf, £29.99
Day to night
For some, you may be doubling up on your New Year’s celebrations, and are therefore in need of an outfit that can transition from day to night.
This all comes down to the details, “For a more casual look, I love to mix high and low,” says Wakeley, “Like a satin maxi skirt with a cashmere sweater and chunky boots.”
Styled with a smart top underneath and a spare pair of shoes – your look is ready for both downtime and the dance floor.
Dune London Taylyn Knee High Boots – Black, £145
Bold and brilliant
New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity for your fashion to be unapologetically bold and glamorous.
“It is going to be a very sparkly New Year’s Eve – sequins are everywhere in every incarnation,” says Wakeley. “There is no better person to take your sequin style inspiration from than cosmetics queen Trinny Woodall – she looks chic and effortless as well as quite glittery.”
If sequins aren’t your thing, Boddington notes that velvet and satin are equally show-stopping choices, “Gold lurex dresses, velvet wide pant suits and satin halter necks are styles so easily adapted for different age groups.
M&S Cotton Rich Velvet Straight Leg Trousers – Evergreen, £45
Richly chic
For Wakeley, “It’s all about dressing to make ourselves feel like the best version of ourselves and playing to our strengths. Beautiful tailoring is always a winner – whatever your age.”
From simple blouses with embellished cuffs to velvet trousers with a metallic belt – mixing bold styles with understated accents is an easy way to elevate your New Year’s Eve attire.
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Zara Plain Knit Sweater With Faux Pearls – Burgundy, £35.99