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While part of us is looking forward to welcoming 2024, complete with a big bash (or, maybe, just a little gathering with friends), another, slightly larger part is concerned about what to wear for New Year’s Eve. After all, the holiday usually requires us to dress up, and we don’t plan on slacking when it comes to this year’s festivities. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to order cute New Year’s Eve dresses on Amazon, especially for those of us who have Prime. Today, our closet may be lacking, but by tomorrow, it’ll contain a bit more sparkle.
Of course, you don’t have to wear a sequined New Year’s Eve dress. You’ll look equally great in a luxe velvet design, a silky something, or a sleek LBD. To get you inspired, we’re rounding up the 13 best New Year’s Eve dresses you can buy from Amazon, ahead, most of which cost under $50 (another major plus).
Let’s start with something classic. You really can’t go wrong with rolling up to your celebration in a silver sequin dress . Thanks to the wrap design, it’s easy to slip on and move in, so even if you eventually end up on a couch in the corner, you’ll still feel cool and comfy.
Color Options: 3
Size Range: XXS – 5X
If you’re less about a bold look and more into quiet luxury, you’ll want to add this off-the-shoulder dress to cart. While it’ll hug you in all the right places, the soft material has some stretch, so you won’t have to worry about your outfit feeling too tight after you’ve eaten and had a few drinks.
Color Options: 20
Size Range: S – XL
Sofia Richie, is that you? If you’ve spent this past year lusting after the newlywed’s style, you’re bound to fall in love with this belted, one-shouldered pencil dress, which comes in eight different colorways. It’s super elegant and looks expensive, but in reality, it’ll only set you back $45.99.
Color Options: 8
Size Range: XXS – 5X
If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve dress that you can wear again in the future, you’ll want to think timeless over trendy. A spaghetti strap, rose gold sequined design is perfect for welcoming 2024, but later on in the year (and probably next NYE, too), you’ll be able to break it out for concerts, birthday parties, bachelorettes, and other fancy events on your calendar.
Color Options: 20+
Size Range: S – XXL
Perhaps your New Year’s Eve party calls for a dress that’s a bit on the sexier side. This sparkly sheer option is the perfect way to subtly show off some skin and also comes with all three pieces, meaning you won’t have to stress over which undergarments to pair with it. Just add some heels or boots, maybe a pair of earrings, and you’ll be ready to go.
Color Options: 16
Size Range: XS – 3X
This floral-embellished mini dress won’t blend in with the crowd but hey, it’s NYE — if you can’t go all out now, when can you? Such a bold look is bound to earn you tons of compliments, and the whimsical, red-carpet-worthy design may leave you feeling a bit like Barbie, which is the perfect way to end the year.
Color Options: 5
Size Range: XXS – 5X
If you’re wondering whether there’s a happy medium between a fancy-feeling New Year’s Eve dress and something a bit more casual, you’ll be happy to know it does exist. This shirt dress has all the elements you could want for the occasion — glitz, glam, a whole lot of sequins — but is more relaxed. You could easily trade your heels for chunky boots or loafers when putting together your outfit, this way your feet won’t be aching by the time the ball drops.
Color Options: 6
Size Range: S – XXL
If you’re attending something slightly fancier than a party at your friend’s place, you might feel the urge to go with a more elevated alternative. While this high-neck design is a tad on the simple side, it leaves plenty of room to spice things up with sparkly jewelry, bedazzled footwear, and maybe even a fuzzy jacket, similar to what Hailey Bieber recently wore.
Color Options: 18
Size Range: S – XXL
It’s all in the details with this sparkly number . While the front of the dress is somewhat simple and modest, the fact that it’s backless makes it feel special. Plus, we’re big fans of bell sleeves, which will add some playfulness to your New Year’s Eve outfit.
Color Options: 5
Size Range: XS – XXL
A sleek slip dress works for almost any occasion, and if you buy one now, you’ll be grateful for the many times it’ll come in handy in the future (especially during the warmer months). Instead of going with basic black or even gold, try this deep green color , which is still pretty shiny (thanks to the material) and equally versatile.
Color Options: 20+
Size Range: XS – XL
There’s something about pleats that signal that it’s party time. While this one-shoulder dress will be easy to pull on and twirl around in wherever you are, the bright color and accordion skirt mean you won’t have to choose between comfort and style. We’re willing to bet you’ll arrive looking like a million bucks — all while spending less than $40.
Color Options: 4
Size Range: XS – XXL
These days, we follow one main rule when picking the perfect going-out look: you can’t go wrong with a corset. The supportive and sexy detail is everywhere these days, and this chocolate brown dress is bound to get you through more than just New Year’s Eve. Once the party’s done, hang it back up in your closet and break it out for all those weddings you’re bound to be invited to in 2024.
Color Options: 18
Size Range: XS – XXL
We wanted to end this list at 12 (you know, in honor of every month of the year), but this sheer-sleeved blazer dress was too good to leave off. The polka-dot details, the combination of sleek and sexy — we’re adding it to our cart, ASAP, and plan to pair it with long boots or strappy sandals.
Color Options: 3
Size Range: XXS – XXL
