12 Expert-Approved New Year's Eve Outfits

Trying to figure out what to wear on New Year's Eve can come with a lot of pressure. After all, you want to send the year off right, which means finding the perfect outfit for the occasion — and maybe your zodiac sign, too. If a glitzy gown and strappy pumps make you feel festive then, by all means, reach for your most outrageous holiday attire and don't look back. However, if your ideal New Year's Eve involves heating up frozen appetizers in the oven, drinking a cocktail or mocktail, and watching the ball drop from your couch, you're under no obligation to wear heels or dress to the nines — unless you want to, of course.

We've rounded up several looks and tips from fashion influencers Jen Adams and Carla Rockmore; let the following outfits inspire your celebratory style and radiate confidence and excitement as the clock strikes midnight.

Be Bold

New Year's Eve is inherently glitzy and glamorous, so if you're itching to make a statement, Adams recommended leaving your LBD at home and going big with bright, bold patterns and eye-catching hues. "Eccentric colors mixed with pretty metallics are a serendipitous way to ring in the new year," she told us.

Stay Neutral

A neutral color palette says I'm looking forward to the new year, but I'm not getting my hopes up just yet. Stay impartial by sticking with earth-toned basics, including items such as your favorite pair of denim, a solid tee, and a beige duster jacket to dress up the look just a tad.