A New Year's Eve dress should have a flattering fit that shows off your curves in all the right places without compromising comfort. While it can be a matte dress you accessorize with your favorite jewelry, it's also nice if it has details that stand out from the rest of your wardrobe. After all, you're wearing it to celebrate.
The best New Year's Eve dresses let you pick from multiple hues with various finishes and come in a wide range of sizes.
Your New Year's Eve dress should match the event you're attending. If you're headed to an affair with a dress code, following it to the best of your ability is respectful to the host. Black tie events require more traditional gowns, and black tie optional is slightly less conservative, with sexier silhouetted dresses.
If you're headed to a less formal event, club or house party, you have more leeway with a shorter hemline, plunging neckline and low back. Since it's a once-a-year celebration, you are free to go all out with sequins, rhinestones and any other sparkle or shine you'd like to add.
There are 10 New Year's Eve dress silhouettes for you to consider. Each can flatter your figure differently.
The neckline on your New Year's dress frames your bustline and can significantly affect how well it complements your shape. There are eight to consider.
Finding a New Year's Eve dress with various colors, patterns and textures can increase your chance of scoring your most flattering hue. If you end up loving the dress, it's also helpful to know you can get it in other materials for future events.
It's helpful to get a dress with a wide range of sizes in case the one you order doesn't fit. The best way to ensure you'll find the right size is to go for a design that carries at least one size below and above your typical or expected size. That way, you can exchange it for the correct size if needed.
If you prefer a matte finish on your dress, go for it. However, many enjoy getting a New Year's Eve dress with material, textures or finishes that add a bit of shine and sparkle. A great way to accomplish that is by choosing sequined, satin or velvet designs that read well in photos and look even better in person.
Jasambac One-Shoulder Dress With Pockets
This flattering fit and flare silhouette has one strap with a bow and pockets at each hip. It is knee-length and comes in 32 hues with sequin, velvet and matte varieties, in S-XXL.
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Cosonsen Deep V-Neck Long-Sleeved Dress
This V-neck mini dress with a tie at the waist comes in short- and long-sleeved varieties in 32 hues and patterns. It has a flattering fit and flare shape with a light, flowy fabric and comes in sizes XS-XXL.
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Gobles Sexy Long-Sleeved V-Neck Dress
This stretchy bodycon dress has a ruching for a flattering fit, a short hemline with long sleeves and a deep V-neck. The material is soft and comes in 15 varieties, in sizes S-XL.
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Xxxiticat Sleeveless Spaghetti Strap Satin Dress
This mid-length satin dress has spaghetti straps, a low cowl neck with a high slit at the thigh and added stretch for a flattering fit. It's machine-washable and comes in 23 hues and patterns, in sizes XS-XL.
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Meilun Celebrity Bandage Bodycon Dress
This mini bodycon dress has a V-neck with wide straps and a stretch that holds you in for a flattering fit. It comes in 20 hues with matte and shiny finishes in sizes XS-XL.
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Miss Ord V-Neck Long-Sleeved Sexy Mini Dress
This has a flattering sequin design, a short hemline with a body-hugging fit and a sexy deep V-neck. It's a zip-up design and comes in two colors, in sizes S-XL.
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Lin Lin Q Maxi Formal Off-The-Shoulder Sequin Gown
This long gown has a mermaid silhouette with wide-set straps and sequin detailing. It's made from a polyester and cotton blend, closes with a zipper at the back and comes in four hues, sizes XS-XL.
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BerryGo Sexy V-Neck Bodycon Sequin Gown
This long spaghetti-strap sequin gown has a deep V-neck, a high slit at the thigh and added stretch for comfort. It comes in pull-up and zippered designs in 10 varieties, sizes XS-XXL.
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Parthea Satin Lace-Up Backless High-Slit Dress
This satin gown has a sexy side slit with a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and a low back. It's made from a polyester and elastane blend for added stretch and comes in 10 hues, sizes 0-14.
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Dress The Population Women's Zoe Sequin Mini Dress
This sequined mini dress has a deep V-neck, a flattering silhouette and a cap sleeve. It's made from polyester blended with spandex for a comfortable fit and comes in 22 hues, sizes XXS-XXL.
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Belle Poque Vintage '50s Sequin Pencil Dress V-Neck
This is excellent if you're looking for a little more coverage, sleeve options and a mid-thigh hemline.
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Metme 1920s Mermaid Maxi Long Sequin Gown
Art deco lovers should check out this dress, which has a high scoop neck and flattering design that comes in 12 hues.
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Heartgown Sequin Mermaid Evening Gown
If you're attending a formal New Year's Eve party, this is highly rated, has 17 varieties and comes in sizes 2-26 plus.
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