What to Wear: New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching. I know, where did the year go? The good news is contrary to popular opinion, how you spend NYE is in no way indicative of how your year is going to go. Perfect example…last NYE – in a hurry to make a flight – I ate a fast food burger. For those of you who don’t know me, this is not something I normally do. Horrible idea. Once I arrived home, I spent the next 12 hours sick in bed.
YET, I had a GREAT year.
That said, if you do venture out, you might as well do it in style.
On a recent trip to Ruth Shaw (The Shops at Kenilworth 800 Kenilworth Dr, Towson, MD 21204) I spotted this MSGM number. The best part about this sequined dress is the hood. The second best part is the cut. I mean who wants to wear a skin tight party dress after a month of gluttony? I’ve seen this dress styled with tights, pants and nothing at all (Editor’s Note: nothing, as in no accessories). Personally, I like it with nothing at all. The cut is loose enough to make up for the high hemline. {MSGM dress $1090, Photo courtesy farfetch.com}
As far as shoes are concerned, I think you really have two options. The first is an over-the-knee boot. I’d opt for a matte material as opposed to a shiny leather. You don’t want anything overly reflective with the silver. This pair of Christian Louboutin’s will do the trick and then some. Not to mention, you’ll have them for years to come. {Christian Louboutin Velvet Boots $1,595 available on saks.com, Photo courtesy saks.com}
If an over-the-knee is a little too aggressive for your taste – or you need something a little dressier – a great second shoe option is a strappy heel. Currently, I am obsessed with any shoe by Alexandre Birman. They look good and are unbelievably comfortable. This pair of fur ankle strap sandals are perfection. Not to mention they’re on sale. {Alexandre Birman Sandals $486.50 reduced from $695 available on saks.com, Photo courtesy saks.com}
Regardless of what shoes you pick, when it comes to jewelry for this outfit, less is more. Silver is way too matchy-matchy for an outfit like this. So instead, I opted for delicate earrings by Joanna Laura Constantine (also at Ruth Shaw). Per usual, I couldn’t narrow it down to one pair. That said, these are perfect for a mix and match. So if you find yourself in the same predicament, don’t worry. It’s totally fine to buy more than one pair. {JLC Earrings from left to right $145, $220, $290, Photo courtesy joannalauraconstantine.com}
To finish off you NYE look, I suggest a fun bag that you’ll wear into the new year. Personally, I LOVE a bag with a bow – especially when paired with something a little edgier. I’ve been rocking a Valentino one for way too many years. You can get a similar one by Ted Baker at Nordstrom Towson Town Center (700 Fairmount Ave, Towson, MD 21286) for $349. {Photo courtesy nordstrom.com}
Don’t forget, regardless of where you go – or what you wear for the big night – make sure to enjoy yourself. And…well…if you don’t…you have 364 more days (and outfits) to make up for it. See you next year! xx
