New Year's dresses

You deserve a new outfit for the most glamorous party of the year! You can go a little more sparkly than on other occasions. Dresses with sequins, rhinestones or glittering metallic threads are just what's needed for this special evening; your look should be both fun and eye-catching. If you have the right dress in your wardrobe a few weeks in advance, it can help build up your anticipation immensely. How can you set off the fireworks with your choice of your dress and accessories ? We'll tell you about the latest trends for the glittering end-of-year festivities.

NEW YEAR'S EVE DRESS WITH SEQUINS

If there's one night of the year that's meant for sequins, it's New Year's Eve! They remind us of the bubbles in champagne and the sparkle of fireworks. Sequinned dresses come in many styles. 1920s-style dresses are hot right now, as are glittery shirt dresses. In this case, the dress is already eye-catching enough, so shoes and accessories can take it easy. Wear your dress with strappy sandals on your feet and some glittery studs in your ears, and you're good to go. 

A NEW YEAR'S EVE DRESS WITH A METALLIC SHINE

Dress up like the disco ball and sparkle for all you're worth! The disco era was more colourful and glamorous than any other. It's great to revive this trend at least once a year, for example by wearing a metallic-look dress and black thigh-high boots. Gold, silver or shimmering rosé, it's up to you: the main thing is that it sparkles! Complete the look with some big dangly earrings and a glamorous blow-dried hairstyle.

VELVET DRESSES FOR YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

The soft sheen of velvet has a warm and classy appearance. No wonder velvet dresses are in high demand again! With this fabric, the style can have an elegant restraint, so the most popular velvet design is the sheath dress. Ruffles at the waist or details on the shoulder can really help you shine. With a long-sleeved velvet dress you can even watch the fireworks at midnight from the terrace. Simple, black high heels will go with it just as well as some eye-catching metallic boots. 

Lady in red

This year we'll be seeing plenty of deep red and hot pink on the New Year's Eve dance floor. It doesn't matter whether it's made of velvet, satin or trimmed with sequins, these colours always scintillate. While a strong burgundy red looks extremely elegant, pink lets you shine on the dance floor. Make you sure you combine them well: red and pink love black and cool silver. With some iridescent metallic pumps, silver rhinestone earrings and a satin clutch, you'll be ready to party!

CHIC VINTAGE DRESSES

On New Year's Eve, we like to look back on the year; we reminisce with friends and relive our experiences. What better way to celebrate than with a vintage outfit? Because we have to hand it to those past decades: people certainly knew how to party! They translated their joie de vivre into extravagant creations that still inspire us today. Among our deals at Afound, you'll find current collections as well as high-quality second hand clothes from famous designers. Don't hesitate too long, or your dream dress might be gone!

Let's party

Let yourself be inspired by all the exciting styles, patterns and materials for your New Year's Eve outfit. At Afound, you'll find something for everyone, from sassy mini dresses to opulent gowns. As well as items from current collections, afound.com also offers you rare vintage deals at great prices. This leaves more room in the budget for fireworks!

FAQs

What should I wear over my New Year's dress?

Unfortunately, New Year's Eve falls in the middle of winter, so you'll definitely need to wear a warm jacket over your party dress. New Year's dresses are often made of materials that wool can get caught on (sequins, rhinestones) or that lint sticks to (velvet), so a cardigan is impractical. Spencer jackets and dinner blazers are stylish and unapologetic: they look elegant and a little edgy. Faux fur jackets are even warmer, and they also add an extra dose of glamour. 

How should I clean a sequinned dress?

With the right care, sequins' glamorous effect will stay with you for a long time. Carefully hand-wash your sequinned dresses. Fill the sink with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent. Let the dress soak in it for a few minutes. Don't wring it out, to ensure you don't damage the sequins. Instead, squeeze the water out very gently and hang the dress up to drip dry.

What should I wear under low-cut dresses?

On New Year's Eve, fancy styles are highly fashionable. Fortunately, there is a bra for every need. For bandeau or off-the-shoulder dresses, a strapless model is ideal, to offer the necessary support for wild party nights, but not peeking out from under the fabric. The solution for very low-cut backs is adhesive bras. They are glued to the front of the chest and can't be seen from behind. And down below? You can wear pants under very short or wide-swinging dresses and not have any worries as you dance on the table. With tight-fitting dresses, however, a thong is less visible.