New Years' Eve is right around the corner, and that means it's last call to buy a dress for the big day without paying for express shipping! While we've come to associate New Years' outfits with a certain vibe (sparkly, glitzy, semi-formal) there are still so many variations within this style to match your personality. Will you be opting for a sleek bodycon number, or a sweet full-skirted frock? Maybe you won't even be wearing a dress at all! Check out this handy dandy list that identifies your style personality (if you don't know what yours is, check out all of them!) and matches you with your perfect New Years' dress.
1.) The Girly Girl
2.) The Bombshell
You're all about sex appeal. That doesn't mean you show everything at once, or that you look like a Greatglam.com model, only that you go for sexy before you go for any other vibe, be it cute, tough, artsy, you name it. You care about flattering your figure, accentuating your best features, and having heads turn when you walk into a room. If you're a bombshell, then try a drapy and plunging gunmetal dress from Nastygal, or a metallic bandage dress from ASOS.
3.) The Classic Beauty
You're all about elegance and understated femininity--most likely, you admire the style of Kate Middleton and live in high-quality, long-lasting and effortlessly beautiful pieces that will never go out of style. If this sounds like you, you can incorporate the glitz of New Years' without sacrificing your love of elegant and simple clothing. Try a silver sequin sheath dress from Calvin Klein, or a lacy black number from Anthropologie.
4.) The Androgynous Girl
You see no reason why a New Years' Eve party must require a dress--and of course, it doesn't! If you love menswear, sneakers, loafers, and other pieces that blur the gender lines, then this could be your style personality. If so, then try a metallic suit jacket or blazer as opposed to a dress- then pair with some sleek pants and menswear flats.
5.) The Showstopper
People may describe you as "dramatic", and hey, maybe they're right. Nothing wrong with wanting to be the center of attention! You dress to impress, and you're always the first one to pop up when folks start taking pictures. You're the life of the party, and you seek to express your vibrant personality with your clothes. If this is you, then ditch the silver, black and gold color motifs everyone else will be wearing and go for a deep green or electric blue.
6.) The '20s Flapper
Not many people nowadays have closets full of '20s-inspired styles, but many people are going to '20s themed New Years parties this year! Not surprisingly, Modcloth.com is the place to go if you really want the flapper look, and they have varying price points to fit almost everyone's budget.
6.) The Modern Minimalist
New Years' can be a scary time for a minimalistic girl--all the sparkles, sequins and metallics are the antithesis to a capsule wardrobe. That said, nobody decreed that you must wear a glittery piece on New Years. In fact, you'll probably see more solid black dresses than you expected when you show up at your party of choice. If looking refined and simple is your plan--not sticking out and stealing the show--then opt for an LBD in an updated silhouette (provided you don't already have an awesome one.)
7.) The Retro Babe
You're all about styles that look like they came out of Mad Men. You probably have fantastic curves (or are at least great at faking them) and love showing them off with cinched waists, wiggle skirts and full-skirted, dramatic prom dresses. For an off-beat vibe, try a vibrant blue sequin dress from Tatyana (formerly Bettie Page Clothing) or a soft metallic lurex dress from Pinup Girl Clothing (also available in plus size.)
8.) The Grunge Girl
You aim to look like you don't care about looking cute, while simultaneously looking cute. This can be a bit tricky, but most likely you already know how to do this. You're all about rips, leather, and a tough girl aura. A little bit Goth and a little bit biker, you know how to steal the spotlight, without looking like you wanted it in the first place. A sleek, black lace-up mini dress will do the trick- preferably paired with some ripped black tights or thigh-highs and some chunky shoes.
9.) The Dancing Queen
Disco is back! You got excited when the '70s came back in, and you can't wait to show off your glitzy, groovy looks, as well as (perhaps?) a far-out feathered hairstyle. Of course, you will be wearing thick-heeled platform shoes on New Years (duh) but what of your dress? Aim for something sleek, drapy and metallic-straight out of your favorite decade.
10.) The Frugalista
Okay, don't kill me for using the term "frugalista," because I hate it just as much as you do, but it was the best I could do. You're on a budget, but you don't want your fashion sense to suffer. While other people insist you can "only get good quality" if you shop at department stores, you know better than anyone that you can find good bang for your buck elsewhere without spending an arm and a leg. That said, if you don't want to spend much, you should steer clear from lace--which easily looks cheap at a low price point! Instead, opt for simple black mesh or silver sequins.
1.) The Girly Girl
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| From left to right: Modcloth ($89), ASOS ($153) |
This is your style personality if you love lace, tulle, and all things girly. When asked if you want to look beautiful or sexy, your answer is "beautiful" every single time (not that you can't be both!) You don't do "tough girl" looks or anything androgynous. The more floral, and the more lace, the better. If this is you, then the flirty white Modcloth dress or the glitzy pink prom dress from ASOS will perfectly reflect your feminine style.
2.) The Bombshell
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| From left to right: Nastygal ($68), ASOS ($102) |
You're all about sex appeal. That doesn't mean you show everything at once, or that you look like a Greatglam.com model, only that you go for sexy before you go for any other vibe, be it cute, tough, artsy, you name it. You care about flattering your figure, accentuating your best features, and having heads turn when you walk into a room. If you're a bombshell, then try a drapy and plunging gunmetal dress from Nastygal, or a metallic bandage dress from ASOS.
3.) The Classic Beauty
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| From left to right: Calvin Klein ($158), Anthropologie ($258) |
You're all about elegance and understated femininity--most likely, you admire the style of Kate Middleton and live in high-quality, long-lasting and effortlessly beautiful pieces that will never go out of style. If this sounds like you, you can incorporate the glitz of New Years' without sacrificing your love of elegant and simple clothing. Try a silver sequin sheath dress from Calvin Klein, or a lacy black number from Anthropologie.
4.) The Androgynous Girl
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| From left to right: Urban Outfitters ($39), ASOS ($69) |
You see no reason why a New Years' Eve party must require a dress--and of course, it doesn't! If you love menswear, sneakers, loafers, and other pieces that blur the gender lines, then this could be your style personality. If so, then try a metallic suit jacket or blazer as opposed to a dress- then pair with some sleek pants and menswear flats.
5.) The Showstopper
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| From left to right: Lulu's ($55), Motel ($71) |
People may describe you as "dramatic", and hey, maybe they're right. Nothing wrong with wanting to be the center of attention! You dress to impress, and you're always the first one to pop up when folks start taking pictures. You're the life of the party, and you seek to express your vibrant personality with your clothes. If this is you, then ditch the silver, black and gold color motifs everyone else will be wearing and go for a deep green or electric blue.
6.) The '20s Flapper
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| From left to right: Modcloth ($89), Modcloth ($189) |
6.) The Modern Minimalist
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| From left to right: Urban Outfitters ($44), AQUA ($88) |
New Years' can be a scary time for a minimalistic girl--all the sparkles, sequins and metallics are the antithesis to a capsule wardrobe. That said, nobody decreed that you must wear a glittery piece on New Years. In fact, you'll probably see more solid black dresses than you expected when you show up at your party of choice. If looking refined and simple is your plan--not sticking out and stealing the show--then opt for an LBD in an updated silhouette (provided you don't already have an awesome one.)
7.) The Retro Babe
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| From left to right: Tatyana ($122), Pinup Girl Clothing ($189) |
You're all about styles that look like they came out of Mad Men. You probably have fantastic curves (or are at least great at faking them) and love showing them off with cinched waists, wiggle skirts and full-skirted, dramatic prom dresses. For an off-beat vibe, try a vibrant blue sequin dress from Tatyana (formerly Bettie Page Clothing) or a soft metallic lurex dress from Pinup Girl Clothing (also available in plus size.)
8.) The Grunge Girl
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| From left to right: NaaNaa ($44), NastyGal ($88) |
9.) The Dancing Queen
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| From left to right: Boohoo ($31), ASOS ($117) |
10.) The Frugalista
Okay, don't kill me for using the term "frugalista," because I hate it just as much as you do, but it was the best I could do. You're on a budget, but you don't want your fashion sense to suffer. While other people insist you can "only get good quality" if you shop at department stores, you know better than anyone that you can find good bang for your buck elsewhere without spending an arm and a leg. That said, if you don't want to spend much, you should steer clear from lace--which easily looks cheap at a low price point! Instead, opt for simple black mesh or silver sequins.
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