Gorgeous New Year’s Eve dresses to ring in 2024

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by Adejumoke Ilori |
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Whether you've got plans for hitting the dance floor or a family night in with a takeaway and a film, getting dolled up in a pretty dress can make you feel wonderful - even if you aren't going out anywhere.

December 31st is that special time of year when you want to dress up and look good, while celebrating the end of year with loved ones. You might even be able to bag a bargain in the sales before the year is up!

We've scoured our favourite online retailers for a selection of beautiful dresses that will ensure you look and feel great, whatever it is you've got going on.

Best New Year's Eve dress for design

Step out in style, with this long and fitted high neck gown, that will have you standing out in the crowd. This beautiful glitter dress will without a doubt, get you into the New Year’s spirit, and with a sexy split on the side, you’ll be left feeling confident.

Pros

  • Machine wash only
  • Gown is covered in glitter

Cons

  • Only sizes 10 and 12 are available

Best New Year's Eve dress for style

This pleats dress will have you moving around in style. Designed to make you feel classy and chic, this v-neckline outfit is elegantly attractive, and will go perfectly well with block heels, and cosy stretchy bands to make you feel relaxed.

Pros

  • Regular fit
  • Easy-to-wear wardrobe staples 

Cons

  • Only comes in dark Magenta

Best New Year's Eve dress for pleats

Got that special dinner date in the diary for New Year’s Eve? Then slip into this silver glitter midaxi dress and give yourself that perfect look. This comes with a pleated skirt and tie front, and can be combined with open-toe heels and a clutch bag.

Pros

  • Soft glitter fabric
  • Regular fit

Cons

  • Running out of stock quickly

Best New Year's Eve dress for brunch

 Get ready in flair and turn heads at every occasion in this green dress, and feel elegant in this halter neckline and striking swirl print. To add more glamour and shine, rock with sparkly accessories and bright or calm lipstick.

Pros

  • Tie-back fastening
  • Soft woven fabric

Cons

  • Machine wash only

Best New Year's Eve dress for price

Made from a soft satin fabric, with a leopard print design, this black dress will have you looking on fleek, and will be a great addition to your versatile wardrobe. Get New Year’s Eve ready and step out wearing those favourite heels and large statement earrings.

Pros

  • Midi length
  • Satin jacquard fabric

Cons

  • Machine wash only

Best New Year's Eve dress for sparkly

The Sequin Lurex Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress from Goddiva is the perfect dress for this season's soirees. The wrap style v-neckline with flutter sleeves and A-line skirt makes it right for any event, and the extra finish touches will give you that beautiful, lovely and powerful.

Pros

  • Knitted
  • 100% Polyester

Cons

  • Do not dry clean cold hand wash only

Best New Year's Eve dress for colour

Got a special invite to a New Year’s Eve party, then why not step out in full swing with this stunning dress. Created to flatter different shapes and sizes, and make you feel beautiful, this outfit will have you feeling extra special. Perfect for colder days and warm days, you will be left feeling lovely.

Pros

  • Style: Skater Dress
  • Fabric: Woven

Cons

  • Only 3 colours available:

Best New Year's Eve dress for

This cut to a max length orange/tangerine looking dress with tiered ruffles, will speak the word elegance wherever you go. Rock this with strapped heels and silver, gold or pearl looking jewellery.

Pros

  • Adjustable straps
  • Ruffle tiered details

Cons

  • Only machine wash

Mummy to a little girl, Adejumoke Ilori is Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby. With a BA hon in Creative Writing, she has worked for digital platforms, where she has empowered women from the inside and out, by sharing real life stories based on relationships and loving yourself.

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