Celebrate the new year in style with these top outfits New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to leave behind old worries and celebrate possibilities, and you can do both while turning heads. The right New Year’s Eve dress will make you feel confident, attractive and ready to have fun. Whether you have a formal affair or you’re hitting the clubs, you shouldn’t get caught looking for a dress last minute. Even if you are, there are options galore. Cute dresses for a night of New Year’s Eve clubbing Maner Sequin Glitter Short-Sleeved Dress What you need to know: You can shine bright with this in the color of your choice. What you’ll love: Make the perfect statement with a stretchy mini sequin dress. With 25 color combos to choose from, there’s a little something for everybody. It’s great for showing off legs while keeping your top half somewhat modest. What you should consider: Some reviewers say it runs big, so consider sizing down. Dress the Population Zoe Mini Dress What you need to know: This alluring dress will help you start off the new year by showing off your best features. What you’ll love: It has a plunging V-neck and a short hem, and it comes in 22 colors (in case you can’t pick just one). What you should consider: The material may irritate sensitive skin. Grace Karin Women’s V-Neck Party Dress What you need to know: You can choose sparkle or velvet to ring in the new year. What you’ll love: This dress is easy to elevate. Simply add the right necklace, heels and purse, and you’re in for a fun night. It comes in several colors with velvet fabric and sparkly options. What you should consider: Some say the material is unexpectedly sheer. Cute dresses for a classy New Year’s Eve affair Calvin Klein Draped One-Shoulder Gown What you need to know: For a grown, alluring look, you can’t go wrong with a little black Calvin Klein dress. The design artfully balances elegance and class. What you’ll love: There’s something to the saying “less is more.” This timeless one-shoulder dress can stay in your closet for years to come. What you should consider: Some buyers say it’s unexpectedly heavy. Beagimeg Women’s One-Shoulder Evening Gown What you need to know: Enjoy this modern take on the backless dress in red or black. What you’ll love: With its curve-hugging fabric and understated style, less is more. This New Year’s Eve dress is a stunner without sequins, beading or metallics. What you should consider: Pay attention to the hem length, which can run long for petites. BerryGo Women’s V Neck Sequin Gown What you need to know: Classy and sexy don’t have to be mutually exclusive. What you’ll love: Show some leg with BerryGo’s high-slit dress. With thin straps and a sweetheart neckline, this dress is comfortably stretchy. What you should consider: Some may find the fabric mildly itchy. Cute dresses for New Year’s Eve versatility Merokeety Ribbed Midi Sweater Dress What you need to know: Warmth and sexiness can coexist, as shown by this fitted dress. What you’ll love: This high-necked dress is perfect for winter, on its own, under a sweater or paired with warm tights. The fit brings out the curves in any body shape. It comes in 18 colors. What you should consider: Since the fabric is stretchy, get your true size or size down. Urban CoCo Long-Sleeved Velvet  Dress What you need to know: This works great for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. What you’ll love: This elegant and retro velvet dress would work for a prom or wedding as well as New Year’s Eve. It comes in six deep shades, including purple and two striking blues. What you should consider: A few buyers mentioned that it fits snugly. Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email ...read more read less