The Final Countdown: What to Wear on New Year’s Eve
Dress to impress for the last party of the year with Liberty’s very helpful Starter Pack
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The Final Countdown: What to Wear on New Year’s Eve
Dress to impress for the last party of the year with Liberty’s very helpful Starter Pack
By: George ElliotWhen deciding what to wear on New Year’s Eve, the very last party of the year, there’s at least one thing that’s certain: you’ll want to welcome in 2023 dressed in a somewhat glamorous getup, right? But be warned. With not long left until the big night and all your planning to do in between, now’s the time to get your outfit nailed. This Liberty New Years Eve Starter Pack should help…
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A Spectacular Dress
Aje Marlene Floral Midi-Dress, £405
Think of New Year’s Eve and images of technicoloured fireworks exploding overhead will probably come to mind. Good, because this year, consider them your style inspiration. You want a dress that has plenty of vibrancy, pattern and dramatic form - and thankfully we have party dresses to tick all boxes. Featuring voluminous puffed sleeves and patterned all-over in painterly, larger-than-life florals, the Aje's Marlene Floral Midi-Dress, £405 is quite the spectacle. For something that’s shorter in length but just as attention-grabbing, La DoubleJ's Ashbury Choux Dress, £650 is another that’s bursting with colour.
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A Chill-Preventing Coat
Max Mara Manuela Coat, £1,700
Speaking of fireworks, whether the party’s round at yours, a friend’s or if you’re venturing out to somewhere a little fancier, you’ll want to catch a glimpse of them going off, right? Therefore, a coat is needed. Try belting yourself into Max Mara’s Manuela Coat, £1,700. Cut from luxuriously soft camel hair felt and with a slightly oversized fit, this tailored classic will keep you cosy. But let’s face it, there’s every chance you’ll have to contend with a downpour too. In this instance, look to Kassl Edition’s Original Below Oil Coat, £760; it may be practical and water-repellent, but it’s still incredibly elegant.
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Your Best Jewellery
Susan Kaplan Gold-Plated 1990s Crystal Chain Collar Necklace, £135
Widely considered the dressiest party of the year, you should also look upon New Year’s Eve as your chance to shine, literally, with plenty of jewellery. Plated in gold and encrusted with round cut Swarovski crystals, the kind that’ll glisten with every little movement you make, the 1990s Crystal Chain Collar Necklace from Susan Caplan Vintage, £135 will go with pretty much anything. And just in case you hadn't heard, earrings are going supersized this autumn/winter, so your lobes should be decked with something large and lavish like Grainne Morton's 18ct Gold-Plated Decorative Linked Balance Drop Earrings, £665.
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A Party-Ready Bag
Liberty Iphis Embossed Petite Valise Cross-Body Bag, £475
You’ll also need a partner in crime by your side: a bag. Timeless and with the ability to instantly upgrade almost anything you wear, look no further than the LBB (Little Black Bag). Embossed with Liberty’s instantly recognisable Iphis print, the iconic Petite Valise Cross-Body Bag, £475 is the epitome of effortlessness and has room inside for any extra essentials you might need to take with you. Or you could let Chloé’s Alphabet Mini Saddle Bag, £740 find its way into your shopping bag. A bohemian-inspired classic, it offers the same desk-to-dancefloor wearability.
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A Final Flourish
Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Gloves, £55
With almost every element ticked off, this last stage is all about nailing the finer details. First on the list: a pair of Cashmere Gloves by Johnstons of Elgin, £55. To get to and from the party in the face of winter’s chill, wear them to stop your fingers from going red and numb. And because your hairstyle says just as much about you as the clothes you wear, accessorise with Tort’s Suzy and Cora Hair Clips, £50; they’ll keep your ‘do looking as pristine as when you first arrived. Lastly, add a stroke of striking colour to your lips with Byredo’s Damson Jam Shimmering Lipstick 3g, £40. Let the party begin.
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