New Year’s Eve Dresses for Every Type of Party Person

Squint your eyes and this can almost pass for Saint Laurent. It has all the hallmarks of an Anthony Vaccarello party piece: the exaggerated shoulders, the mini length, the animal print sequins, the sheath silhouette — but you’ll be paying less than $100 for it.
Available in sizes XS–M.

Remember those romantic, milkmaid-looking tops from last summer? This is sort of like a dress version, with velvet cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline to show off your favorite necklace.
Available in sizes S-L.

Try something in a more understated material, like this rich satin eggplant-colored dress from & Other Stories. It still gives off some shine, without making you look like a human disco ball.
Available in sizes US 0-12.

Buying a new dress for every party that pops up can get expensive. Here’s one you can continually repurpose after the ball drops with a few keen accessories swaps.
Available in sizes 1X-3X.

A faux-fur-trimmed red dress will do the trick.
Available in sizes US 0-14.

Wrap dresses are amazing for obvious reasons, but drip it in copper-colored sequins and you have a winner.
Available in sizes S-L.

Tiers of tulle can look overly precious, but the black lends more of a moody, romantic vibe.
Available in sizes UK4-22.

This tuxedo-meets-minidress is so slinky, it will make you feel like an extra in a James Bond movie.
Available in sizes US 2-12.

Danish label ROTATE Birger Christensen is known for its quirky Scandinavian spin on the party dress. With billowy sleeves, a ruffled collar, and belted waist, this has so many cool details — all you need is some simple metallic pumps to make it work.
Available in sizes DK34-42.

It might look like your typical red at first glance, but look closer, and you’ll see specks of red shimmer that take this dress up a notch.
Available in sizes US14-20.

An oversize take on the wrap dress, this is more drapey, giving you plenty of room to bust a move on the dance floor.
Available in sizes US 0–14.

If you want to show off your curves, nothing does the trick like a body-con dress. They can easily skew cheap-looking, so choose one with interesting elevated details like an asymmetrical shoulder or ruching.
Available in sizes US 14–20.

There’s so much to love here. From the fringe to the keyhole neckline, and most of all, the gold sequins. It’s a dress everyone will remember.
Available in sizes US 4-8

Big, over-the-top details aren’t necessary when you look like liquid silk. It’s also a canvas to get imaginative with accessories.
Available in sizes US 0-14.

A dress that solves the age-old dilemma of how to look cute without freezing your butt off. Instead of tights, wear it with red-leather, over-the-knee boots for added edge.
Available in sizes S–XL.

Business in the front, party in the back.
Available in sizes US 2-10.

Pair it with black shimmering tights and platform pumps.
Available in sizes US 14-26.

Have dinner at 8 and a NYE party 10? This is understated enough to take you from an elegant dinner to the dance floor.
Available in sizes DK34-40.

Sure, everyone loves silver and gold sequins, but you’ll stand out even more in this emerald green number.
Available in sizes US 14-24.

A dress that can keep up when you’re dancing like there’s no tomorrow.
Available in sizes XXS-XXL.

At first glance, people will think you’re Bianca Jagger.
Available in sizes US 2-12.

At this rate, your entire wardrobe is probably already 25 percent animal print, so why stop now?
Available in sizes US 2-12.