New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays. The excitement of Christmas hasn’t yet worn off, and I love celebrating the end of one year and the start of another. The idea of a new year bringing a fresh start is always appealing, no matter how good the past year has been. Plus, I love turning the page on a new calendar and planner each year.
Before having Jona, I loved getting dressed up for New Year’s Eve and going to dinner with friends. Now, we still spend our evening with friends, but we typically stay in and have a much more relaxed, kid-friendly celebration. (Also, making it until midnight is no longer an easy task.)
I’m sharing New Year’s Eve looks for either option, going out or staying in.
For a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, I want to dress up a little more than I usually would. A sparkly sequin top makes black ponte pants feel special, and my pink heels are fun but comfortable enough for hours of standing or dancing.
Jacket: Loft (similar in black) | sequined top: J.Crew (similar) | ponte pants: Express (on sale for $30!) | earrings: Loft (similar) | necklace: Silpada (similar for $10) | pink heels: Nine West (similar)
Jacket: Loft (similar in black) | sequin top: J. Crew (similar) | earrings: Loft (similar) | necklace: Silpada (similar for $10)
Black ponte pants: Express | pink heels: Nine West (similar)
Jacket: Loft (similar in black) | sequin top: J.Crew (similar)
There may come a day when we get a babysitter and hit the town for New Year’s Eve, but this year will be one for staying in. For a New Year’s Eve in, I want to be casual and comfortable, but still have some special elements that make me feel like it’s a holiday. I love my denim leggings and embellished sweatshirt for an occasion like this, because it feels like I’m wearing a sweatshirt and leggings, but looks a lot better.
Embellished sweatshirt: Loft (love this option for $25) | chambray shirt: Madewell (similar) | denim leggings: Loft | pearl earrings: Kohl’s (similar) | ankle boots: Crown Vintage (similar at a great price)
Denim leggings: Loft | ankle boots: Crown Vintage (similar) | embellished sweatshirt: Loft (similar)
Embellished sweatshirt: Loft (similar) | chambray shirt: Madewell (similar) | pearl earrings: Kohl’s (similar)
What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? What are you planning to wear?
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