What to Wear to a New Year’s Eve Wedding
Emily Schmidt
Updated on March 29, 2026
Topshop Sequin Midi Dress, $280, available at topshop.com
If your friends chose New Year's Eve as their wedding date because they're party animals, you have permission to get a little bit bold with your attire. A flashy sequin midi dress hits just the right note.
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If it’s somewhere freezing…try a long-sleeved jumpsuit
Reformation Crepe Jumpsuit, $300, available at net-a-porter.com
Cool, modern, and surprisingly warm, a jumpsuit might just be your ticket out of freezing town. Add a fuzzy jacket overtop and tights underneath and you'll be downright toasty.
If it’s somewhere warm…show off your shoulders
Eloquii Off-Shoulder Dress, $30 4-Day Rental, available at renttherunway.com
A barely there dress probably doesn't belong at a wedding—even in a tropical locale. To amp up the vacay vibes while staying on theme for New Year's Eve, try a bold-color dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline.
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