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11 Glam New Year's Eve Dresses Guaranteed To Make Jaws Drop
by Kelly Anne Bonner

New Year's Eve is a time to go out and celebrate, to ring in the next twelve months in style, and—oh, yeah, make sure you have all eyes on you. Whether or not you'll be seeking a midnight kiss on the first day of the new year, you'll want to be wearing this year's hottest New Year's Eve dresses while roaming the bars with your squad. After all, when else is it de rigueur to dress up like a disco ball and flash and shimmer all over the dance floor? I mean, when the opportunity presents itself to glam yourself up to the fullest possible limit, you pretty much have to jump on it. (Or at least, that's my fashion M.O.)

This is a night for selfies. This is the time to put that dress you'd almost never buy at any other time right in that shopping cart, because there's no better way to ring in the new year than with glimmering metallics, sequins, flashing baubles—you name something shiny and reflective, it's guaranteed to be there. So grab your bubbly and get ready to look gorgeous at the stroke of twelve with one of these jaw-dropping numbers. Happy new year, indeed.

1

Liquid Silver

Look stunning in this silvery asymmetric number ($68) from Nasty Gal.

2

Iridescent Sparkle

This gorgeous green and blue dress ($38) from Forever 21 will light up any dance floor.

3

Eye-Catching Mixed Panel

This simple, statement-making mixed panel dress ($40) from Express is perfect for a modern touch.

4

Glimmery Gold

There's no stopping this elegant gold number ($54) from ASOS.

5

Sequin Queen

What better way to ring in the new year than in this sparkly mini ($78) from Nasty Gal?

6

Subtle Sparkle

Work a chic look with this sophisticated tulle number ($218) from Anthropologie.

7

Shiny Shift

Make a fun statement in this reflective shift ($40) from Forever 21.

8

Pretty In Studs

Look edgy in the evening in this cool, studded black number ($112) from ASOS.

9

Flashy Silver

Turn heads in this glittery cutout dress ($98) from Nasty Gal.

10

Mesmerizing Pattern

This stare-worthy patterned sequin mini dress ($35) from Forever 21 is sure to draw some attention.

11

Slinky Metallic

Go casual—but still glam—in this metallic maxi ($98) from Urban Outfitters.