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Street Style: Countdown to 2014

Our favorite "night out on the town" looks to don on New Year's Eve, from glam gowns to chic LBD's.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Decadent Diva

Besides sequins, other rich fabrics like Amber Patton’s velvet and fur, epitomize opulence.

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Champagne Life

Drape yourself like a goddess in a fluid fabric with tonal accessories like Kim Powell.

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Hollywood Glam

Take it from Iris Apfel, vintage glam never goes out of style.

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Ornate Style

Ornate beading never gets boring when matched with elegant accessories like those adorned by Susan Fales-Hill.

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Runway Ready

If you can’t decide on a mini or a maxi, opt for a high-low style that serves both like Nicole.

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Sparkle

This oldy-but-goody sequins number feels fresh on Jennifer because of it’s a drapey high-low silhouette.

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Black Tie Affair

Subtle black-on-black shimmer like Sienna Shields, is a more subdued way to wear sparkles on-or-after New Year’s Eve.

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Golden Girl

Go baroque in a cool way like Delphine Diallo with ornate gold details over black, whether with print or with jewelry.

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Classic Black

You can never go wrong with a clean, classic black dress like Nicole’s, with a split that makes your legs the best accessory.

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Draped Beauty

The right drapey dress, like Shamie’s –– one baring shoulders and decolletage, can be just as sexy as a form-fitted style.

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Cut it Out!

Wanna add umph to that simple black dress? Cut it out! Bold, structured accessories also play-up that fresh, modern feel.

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Hot Hostess

Feathers add instant glam. Whether it’s embellishing a dress like Tamron’s or topping one with a marabou bolero.

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Red Hot

The right red dress, like Petra’s, immediately yields old-Hollywood screen siren, and just a touch of leopard takes it the next level.

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Sleek Style

Liquid black fabrics like Michelle Miller’s make metallics feel so fresh.

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Fabulous Frock

Give a fresher update to this delicate classic like Nicole Wyskoarko with a lace-print over a fit-and-flare and discreetly fab nude pumps.

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It’s A Wrap

Wrap it up in a classic style like Felicia, it never fails to be fab.

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Parisian Chic

Try punchy colors in satin or silk fabrics, the natural shimmer lends an updated metallic feel like Ava’s high-low dress.

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Laced-Up

Scared to bare-arms on this frigid day? Lace allows for a little skin to show like Erin, while keeping you covered at the same time.

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Lovely LBD

Complement curves by playing with neckline shape and hem proportion like Lilly.

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Crimson Tide

New Year’s Eve is best night to pull your fanciest frock from your closet and pair with pumps like Jacqueline’s.

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Ballet Beauty

If you’re a girl who just wants to have fun, play with a tutu style tulle skirt with a simple, silky tank like Stacy’s.

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Citrus Chic

This minimal yet bold dress tells a fresh New Year’s Eve story on Jade.

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Black & White Affair

Accentuate your curves like Amanda, with contrast colors that fall at the right places.

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Winter White

Standout in a sea of LBD’s with a little white dress like Najah’s, and warm-up the look with gold accents.

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Sweet Sequins

Modern-meets-throwback glam when you pair a beaded vintage dress with clean, modern accessories like Amber Wolley.

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LBD Delight

Want to really bring the drama? Top any look with a caplet like Ashley’s.

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Midnight Elegance

A comfortably draped style like Lorna Simpson’s can take you from hosting at home to a night-out on the town with a few evening-feeling accessories added.

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Well Red

With the right drape like Keisha’s, silky fabrics can be more forgiving.

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