Festive Fashions for New Year’s Eve 2023
A fabulously fashionable outfit is the best way to welcome in the new year. Whether winding down 2022 intimately with family and friends or celebrating with a night out on the town dancing, designers are proposing more is more for 2023’s festive party fashions.
Here’s an example: A range of sparkling ensembles, starting from a classic column dress, with silver sequined embellishments. Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon or a resort-minded sequined maxi floral tube dress by LoveShackFancy to statement-making cocktail shakers à la LaQuan Smith’s sexy red cutout sequined mini and Valentino’s purple Tulle Illusione dress with allover sequin embroidery and feather-accented wrists.
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Similarly, the power of feel-good fantasy continues via playful volumes (see Collina Strada’s bulbous metallic Butterfly Princess gown), playful prints (such as Jean Paul Gaultier’s), sensual cutouts (as seen from MonseRaisavanessa, Magda Butrym), and many other optimistic hues.
An occasion party look isn’t complete without a few bold, bedazzled accessories and New Year’s is the time to go big on glitter, shine and sparkle. Get a Jennifer Behr star-and-moon tiara, a Gismondi 1752 firework-inspired diamond necklace, or sequined gloves with zebra print from Anna Sui — bold statement makers for the biggest party night of the year.
For men, New Year’s Eve calls for a special celebration, which often includes a particular type of dress code.
It’s hard to beat the classics, especially when it comes to New Year’s Eve, as the ever-reliable black-tie look remains the go-to option for men given its iconic elegance — such as a cream tuxedo jacket with contrasting lapels in white from Ami Alexandre Mattiussi.
But “black tie” doesn’t literally mean black (bow) tie anymore, as men are exploring alternate ways to incorporate a little creative flair into the mix. Whether one opts for a velvet smoking jacket worn with an open-neck silk shirt, a classic slim-cut black tuxedo worn with a pink sequined T-shirt from Acne Studios, or even an all-black ensemble with multicolor butterflies from Louis Vuitton, all are good bets to spruce up the festive evening’s look.
Brands also believe that a little extra flair can make your look stand apart from the rest.
Men are choosing creative black tie because it allows for personalization. They also gravitate to details that accent with sequins (a Valentino all-gold look with silver cuban chain link necklace); bold color and Alexander McQueen lace on their shirting and trousers. This gives them an alternative route to ringing in the New Year.
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