A New Year marks a new beginning, promises and the new you for some, while building on already established habits, routines and traditions for others. Whether you're celebrating the New Year’s Eve of the year in the city or at a cozy gathering under a starlit sky, your outfit should be warm, festive and reflect your style. It’s important that you start your New Year in a way that reflects how you want it to carry on.
In this blog, we’ll cover some outdoor party outfit options that inspire you to create the vision you want to make it the most chic New Year’s yet! While your outfit should be stylish, winter nights can get extremely chilly, so adding layers and keeping your outfit comfortable will also be important.
Layered Looks That Shine
As we’ve mentioned, layering is the key to creating an outfit that’s warm enough for a whole night of celebrating New Year’s Eve outdoors. Here’s our list of layers to consider when crafting your outfit for the night:
- Base Layers: Add a thermal top and leggings for warmth without making your outdoor outfit feel bulky, uncomfortable or challenging to move in. Adding a sleek bodysuit to your wardrobe can be a good idea as well if you spend a lot of your winter nights socializing outside. It will provide a smooth layer underneath your outfit, keeping a polished silhouette.
- An Insulating Middle Layer: On top of your base layer, add a fitted sweater or a cropped knit that’ll pair well with your skirt or high-waisted pants.
- Choose Outer Layer Wisely: To make sure your whole body stays warm, choose a long wool or trench coat for your outdoor New Year’s Eve outfit. Besides keeping you warm, these will look chic and add a bit of structure to your outfit. To add a touch of vintage glam and keep you toasty all evening, choose a faux fur coat. If you want a more casual feel, opt for a puffer jacket.
Be Mindful of the Fabrics You Choose
Head-Turning Headwear
Look stylish while staying warm this season. Every bit of insulation helps and a fantastic way to achieve that is by accessorizing with a hat, beret or beanie. Let’s take a look and find some ideas you’ll love!
Add a Structured Fedora
You can pair a wide-brimmed fedora with a metallic maxi dress for a glamorous party vibe. Accessorize this outfit with statement earrings and a clutch to tie the look together. For shoes, almost anything goes! A pair of sleek heels will make your outfit more polished, while ankle boots will tie perfectly with the fedora, creating an elevated yet laid back look.
If you’re going for a more cozy outdoor glam look for your New Year’s Eve outfit, you can try styling your fedora with a faux fur jacket over a turtleneck and a pleated skirt. Opt for tailored trousers if you think a skirt will be too cold and add some heeled or knee-high boots to refine this look. To accessorize, try out a bold belt to draw attention to your silhouette and make your look more festive.
Style with a Beanie
Beanies are a cozy and versatile addition, suitable for your outdoor-appropriate New Year’s Eve outfit. Not only will they keep you warm, but they’ll also add the touch of a casual-chic vibe.
If you want to stay super comfy for the entire evening, we think you’ll love this ski lodge inspired outfit. Find a pom-pom beanie and pair it with fleece-lined leggings and a warm sweater dress. Styling this outfit with the right jacket can tie the look together perfectly while keeping you warm. We suggest going for an oversized sherpa jacket to emphasize the cozy and wintery feel, or pair the outfit with a quilted jacket to add a touch of texture. A parka is also a great option!
If you want to shine while staying warm, this glitzy outfit will do the trick. Combine a sequined midi skirt with a fitted turtleneck sweater and bring it all together with a bright beanie! You can further accessorize this look with a pair of statement earrings to add a bold touch.
Accessories That Elevate
Accessories will be the finishing touch to transform your outdoor New Year’s Eve from simple to stunning:
- To keep your hands warm as well, don’t forget a pair of gloves. They’re offered in all sorts of styles. From fingerless to phone-friendly, choose the ones you’ll find the most useful. Pay attention to the material, as that can make a big difference when it comes to the quality of your gloves.
- Complete your look with a bag like a simple crossbody or a metallic clutch if you’re going for an elegant look. Make sure to choose a bag that will be practical and easy to carry for an evening of celebrating.
Conclusion
As you’re planning out your New Year’s celebration, always remember your outfit. Your look should be the perfect balance between comfort, flair, warmth and style.
The key takeaways are layering, selecting the right fabrics and incorporating head-turning accessories. Grab a fedora or beanie and walk into the New Year with style, while creating a memorable outfit that'll be worth posting about and looking back on.
Happy celebrating!
