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David M. Benett//Getty ImagesNorma Kamali
Norma Kamali
Filter dressing was one of 2023's biggest trends, so this Norma Kamali mini couldn't feel more relevant with its sheer overlay and contrast lining. There's so much more to this dress, though: the black tulle is ruched to create a bustle at the back and cascades to create floor-sweeping sashes at each side.
Rabanne
Rabanne
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Rabanne's iconic pailette dresses have always been a good idea on New Year's Eve. This retro-futuristic mini is cut in a timeless shift shape and embellished all 0ver with mixed-metallic sequins.
Reiss Atelier
Reiss Atelier
Reiss Atelier, a collection of timeless wardrobe staples and occasionwear, launched earlier this season. For those who don't want a one-hit-wonder NYE look, this double-breasted blazer dress will serve you long beyond December 31 (and long beyond 2023, for that matter).
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In Tune
In Tune
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If there's one time of year to wear lamé, its definitely New Year's Eve. In Tune's gold maxi dress dress has retro, Seventies appeal with its twisted detailing and plunging halterneckline – further this with platform heels on December 31.
Walter Baker
Walter Baker
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If you're reluctant to spend a lot on party pieces, The Outnet should be your first stop for something special but altogether more affordable. Silver sequins are a right of passage on New Year's Eve, but Walter Baker's swing dress is also available in fuchsia and gold colourways.
16 Arlington
16 Arlington
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If you want to branch out from black on NYE, 16 Arlington has plenty of bold-hued dresses in its current collection – all finished with its signature marabou trim, of course. This fuchsia midi is cut from duchess satin in a retro column shape and has a flattering bandeau neckline.
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Khanum's
We learnt just how much love goes into the hand-finishing on each Khanum's creation when founder Rokeya Khanum chatted exclusively to Bazaar a few months back. This bandeau LBD is embellished with intricate spiderwebs of black beading that glint beautifully in the light.
Nensi Dojaka
Nensi Dojaka
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The partywear label to know, Nensi Dojaka is worn by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Zendaya and Bella Hadid. Suspended from barely-there spaghetti straps, this mini is trimmed with nude tulle (which creates the illusion of a cutout midriff) and finished with delicate ruffles at the bust.
Rebecca Vallance
Rebecca Vallance
For those who don't want to wear black on NYE, look to eveningwear aficionado Rebecca Vallance – the Aussie brand has pretty, prom-inspired dresses and cool-girl gowns nailed. We love the raspberry sequins and corsage detail on this column maxi.
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Nina Ricci
Nina Ricci
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Nina Ricci just dropped a range of playful LBDs for the autumn/winter season – they're timeless, but have plenty of attitude. Take this mini, for instance: the sweetheart bodice nods to the Eighties but the flocked tulle sleeves have incredible structure.
Sister Jane
Sister Jane
With its tactile tulle ruffles, contrast bow belt and strapless silhouette, Sister Jane's prom-inspired mini dress feels playfully retro. Wear yours with mesh debutant gloves for an added dose of fabulous.
Whistles X Hai
Whistles X Hai
Sometimes all you need on New Year's Eve is something very simple like a slip dress. From Whistles' second collaboration with Hai, this 1990-inspired midi is cut on the bias from lustrous velvet and dyed in a pretty lilac hue.
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Nadine Merabi
Nadine Merabi
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Eveningwear is all about the Eighties, every season, and there's never a better time to embrace a Dynasty throwback than on New Year's Eve. Nadine Merabi's sequin mini dress will be a crowd-pleaser thanks to its thigh-skimming hem, one-shoulder shape and dramatic draped sash.
Oceanus
This Oceanus LBD is practically made for NYE parties – just clock the bodycon stretch-velvet, square neckline and sequin sun embellishments centred with rainbow gems. There's no denying the firework effect.
Rotate Birger Christensen
Rotate Birger Christensen
Tap into fashion's current penchant for prom inspiration with this Rotate Birger Christensen mini – you can have so much for with that baby-pink hue and rara bubble hem.
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