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New Year's Eve Outfits for Every Party Scenario

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Welcome to 2016! Whether you’re celebrating with friends in the city, going to a low-key dinner party, or planning a cozy getaway somewhere snow-covered, you'll want a well-thought-out look that complements your environment. Put your what-to-wear dilemma to rest with these four sharp outfit ideas, complete with styling tips and links to pieces you can shop right now.


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Big-City Bar-Hopping

You can never go wrong on New Year’s with a little sparkle, but keep the glitz contained to accessories — like the above ASOS star clutch or Rene Caovilla’s statement booties — to avoid going overboard. Mix it all up with something cool and casual, like a pair of your favorite jeans.

Shop it now: Wilfred for Aritzia "Gerland" top, $85. Tibi jersey mock neck sleeveless cropped top, $335. Zara studio bomber jacket, $149. Zara embellished box clutch, $70. ASOS co-ord star embellished clutch bag, $69. Coach pave clustered metal stars necklace, $228. Rene Caovilla heels, $3,495. Boohoo Lola tassel side-dress, $12. 3x1 jeans, $285.


Celebrating-On-The-Beach

Go ahead and play this one up with tons of patterns and color, but make sure you pack materials that are light and flowy (the Zara floral onesie above is a perfect example) so you’re not weighed down in the sand.

Shop it now: Talula for Aritzia "Holland" crop top, $50. Otte "Sea" gaucho pants, $340. Westward Leaning sunglasses, $225 One Teaspoon for Artizia "Freelove Ford" skirt, $118. Missoni earrings, $315. H&M sandals, $80. Missoni bangle, $420. Giejo string tie top in Aztec, $118. Giejo mixed side ruche bottoms in Aztec, $99. Zara floral jumpsuit, $50. Tibi "Sawyer" slides, $425.


The Elegant-Dinner-Party

This one can be a bit tricky: You want to standout, but you’ll be in an intimate setting where subtlety goes a long way. Dress around one key piece — like this ASOS suede patchwork skirt — and pair it with something sexy (this L’Agence’s camisole does the trick).

Shop it now: H&M faux fur coat, $129. ASOS hippie wedges, $81. Lorenza Rosé wine, $60. L'Agence top, $195. ASOS suede wrap pencil skirt in color block, $171. Zara long necklace, $30. Zara crochet clutch, $50. H&M boots, $80.


Relaxing-Vermont-Getaway

Coziness is key, so it’s all about textures here — from shearling (this Coach coat is everything) to cashmere (snuggle up in White + Warren’s turtleneck sweater).

Shop it now: White + Warren cotton turtleneck, $75. Zara lace cami, $20. White + Warren cashmere shorts, $210. Howlin by Morrison "Steely Hat" beanie, $62. Coach "Urban Hiker" shearling sneakers, $229. Ariat boots in black, $290. White + Warren socks, $50. Coach shearling peacoat, $1,197. ASOS long wool gloves with zipper, $18. White + Warren cashmere pants, $330.


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