3 striking party looks for New Year's Eve

Whether you're headed to a wild New Year's Eve celebration, an elegant dinner party or a casual house soiree, try one of these festive looks to ring in the new year.

Go all out this year with sparkles and sequins for your fabulous night out.

• Choose from classic New Year's Eve colours like black, gold or silver.
• Stand out in the crowd in a sequined frock in bright colours such as red, blue or hot pink.
• Accessorize your outfit with black tights and a matching clutch.
• With the dress as the centrepiece, minimize jewellery and focus on luxe makeup and sleek hair.
• For another bold look for the club, consider leather. Try to mix textures for a unique flair, such as pairing a leather skirt with a sparkly or animal print top.

You can't go wrong with a little black dress for an elegant New Year's Eve dinner party.

• Make your dress pop with a few added touches, such as festive gold or silver jewelry or a brightly jewelled statement necklace.
• Wear coloured tights for a bold, stand-out look.
• If you're attending a black-tie affair, stand out from the sea of black with a pretty pale pink or cream-coloured gown.
• Choose soft makeup and style your hair with simple waves.

Think casual-glam for a small house party or an intimate night with your significant other.

• Pair shimmery sweaters with jeans and heels.
• Add touches of sparkle on the lips or eyes, along with festive earrings.
• If jeans aren't your thing, substitute a maxi skirt or choose a fun pattern or stripes.
• Consider a festive and comfortable jumpsuit for your New Year's Eve look, and select a pair of flats to complete your stylish ensemble.
• Dress down any skirt or dress with a jean jacket and boots for a low-key, but still NYE-worthy look.
• Finish your casual-glam look with bold lips, glitzy nails and jewellery to match.

Although you may usually prefer a more casual style, New Year's Eve is definitely the time to get dolled up.

Plan a girl's day out to shop for your complete New Year's Eve look this year. Experiment beforehand with wardrobe choices, different makeup profiles and the latest hairstyles.