This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at C of C chapter.

New Years Eve gets a lot of crap thrown at it, most of which comes from bitter singles who know the only lips they’ll be kissing come midnight belong to a bottle. Even Ted from How I Met Your Mother tell his kids that “the thing about New Years Eve is that it sucks,” and calls it a letdown. While it’s true that the post ball drop blues can often get people down, there’s one thing that makes New Years Eve remain in my list of top five holidays, and that is the fashion that comes with it. Come December 30th you’re finally allowed to throw out social norms and dress in head to toe sequins, and every clothing company participates by adding a few sequin-covered pieces to their winter arrivals. To save you the trouble of rifling through racks and racks of sequins (although really, it’s no trouble at all), here are ten of the best New Years Eve outfits for you to choose from.

1. For a classic and timeless look, go for the “Bariano Nanita Navy Blue Sequin Dress.” The style is reminiscent of something Audrey Hepburn might wear, but the sequins make it a little more Grace Kelly. It’s the best of both worlds.

2. If your style is more hippie, try this “Royal Cosmo Mini Dress” by Jen’s Pirate Booty. The added gold detailing transitions it into a more nighttime appropriate look, while still keeping it chic with the flowy, carefree, good vibes style. Add some black booties to complete the look.

3. This “Dress the Population Mia Black and Gold Sequin Dress” uses the notorious New Years Eve look of gold sequins on black fabric, but the alternating shades of gold as well as patterns spice up the look and will distinguish you from hundreds of other similar dresses.

4. If you live your life emanating Blair Waldorf, then try the “Fabled Furbelow Dress from ModCloth.” Its gold sequins and rose detailing, along with the mermaid style bottom, come together to exude a combination of playfulness, innocence, and elegant sophistication.

5. New Years Eve practically begs for a Great Gatsby inspired ensemble like this “Charleston of Fun” dress, also from ModCloth. Its classic shift dress fit will flatter anyone, and the silver sequins give a less flashy, but equally stunning, alternative to gold.

6. If you’re not really into sequins and flashy dresses, try this “Dakota Gracyn Navy Shift Dress” by BB Dakota. It’s a toned down look but the lace on the neckline adds some flair.

7. There’s no wonder this dress is called the “Mardi Gras Navy Blue Sequin” dress, because it’s a little wild. The stunning halter neck and flowy style make it a perfect dress for dancing, but make sure you wear real underwear, because one sudden movement and you might kick off the New Year on the wrong foot (or the right one if you’ve been doing your squats). What the dress lacks in frontal cleavage, it makes up for in side boob but, make no mistake, you are sure to have a hell of a night in this dress.

8. If LBDs are more your style, this one will be right up your alley. This dress from Lulu’s is simple and form flattering, with a little flash of gold and scoop in the back to distinguish it from your funeral dress.

9. For a more elegant look, try the “Bariano Sabina Beige Sequin” dress. It’s got the gold sequins we all know and love, with a more modest style and a plunging neckline to keep it sexy.

10. If dresses aren’t your thing, then fear not. The “Just Bead It Black Crop Top” is perfect paired with a pair of black leather pants for a more badass look this New Years.

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Top 10 New Years Eve Outfits

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