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Every occasion is an excuse to dress up, but New Year’s Eve is that one night that invites you to go all out. It’s the moment for wearing that statement dress that’s been hanging in the back of your closet, waiting for its time.
Think sparkles, sequins and velvet, GRAZIA reveals what the It-girls are wearing to ring in the New Year.
The Little Red Dress
The little black dress, the infamous LBD, is getting an update for 2026 and it comes in red. Recently spotted on Kendall Jenner, the little red dress, the LRD, is emerging as the It-girl alternative for after-dark dressing. For this New Year’s Eve, the appeal is obvious: red screams celebratory and powerful, and will have heads turning while you make your party entrance.
Tailored After Dark
From office to party, no one would ever know. Sharp blazers worn as dresses, tailored trousers paired with a sleek bodysuit, and monochrome palettes create New Year’s Eve looks that feel confident and powerful. Finished with pointed heels, or a pair of chucky platforms à la blazer-dress It-girl Hailey Bieber, it’s power dressing designed for the countdown.
A little bit of back
Details make the difference this New Year’s Eve. A hint of back, whether through a low-cut dress with flair as seen on Moni Hasbini, a halter-neck top or an unexpected open-back detail, adds just the right amount of drama. From the front, elegant, from the back, striking: an effortless way to elevate any look as you ring in 2026.
The Fancy top and jeans
Spotted on It-girl Hailey Bieber, we know that the fancy top and jeans combo is still very much it. Perfect for a low-key New Year’s Eve dinner or house party, the look pairs elevated tops, think sparkles, sequins and sculptural silhouettes, with effortless denim. Finished with a strappy stiletto and a sparkly clutch, it’s proof that relaxed dressing is still celebration-ready.
Midnight lace
Lace is stepping out of its romantic comfort zone this New Year’s Eve. Spotted on Léonie Hanne, the fabric feels sharper: think clean lines, body-skimming silhouette, and styling that’s made for after dark and the early hours. Worn under low lighting and paired with the infamous Christian Louboutin Kate pump, lace becomes a quietly powerful choice for the final countdown.
reimagined shine
Taking style lessons from It-girls Caro Daur and Kendall Jenner, we learn that you can do the classic shine, but make it modern. Rather than head-to-toe sequins, the focus is on bold silhouettes, fluid metallics and detailed beading that make statements without being overstated. It’s the kind of shine that catches the light just enough to be seen from across the room, perfect for a look that feels completely New Year’s without being overdone.
A little fur trim
Often, the small details can make the biggest impact. A touch of fur trim, as spotted on Dubai fan favourite influencer and entrepreneur Karen Wazen, adds instant glamour. Whether framing a neckline, lining the hem or showing up in your accessories, it’s a subtle way to bring New Year’s flair into any outfit.
Smooth in Satin
Satin sets the tone for a smooth entry into the New Year. Spotted on Chriselle Lim in a satin bubble-skirt dress paired with matching ballerina heels, the fabric proves once again that shine doesn’t have to mean sparkle. With its fluid drape and soft sheen, it’s effortless yet elevated, the kind of look that the It-girls are wearing for midnight photos and post-countdown plans.
