What higher approach to ring within the Latest Yr than with a fabulously fashionable ensemble? Whether winding down 2022 intimately with family and friends or celebrating with an evening out in town dancing, designers are proposing more is more for 2023’s festive party fashions.

Living proof: An array of sparkling ensembles, starting from a classic column gown, emblazoned in silver sequined embellishments, from Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon or a resort-minded sequined maxi floral tube dress by LoveShackFancy to statement-making cocktail shakers à la LaQuan Smith’s sexy red cutout sequined mini and Valentino’s purple Tulle Illusione dress with allover sequin embroidery and feather-accented wrists.

Similarly, the ability of feel-good fantasy continues via playful volumes (see Collina Strada’s bulbous metallic Butterfly Princess gown), playful prints (resembling Jean Paul Gaultier’s), sensual cutouts (as seen from Monse, Raisavanessa and Magda Butrym) and lots of optimistic hues.

A festive party look isn’t complete and not using a few daring, bedazzled accessories and Latest Yr’s is the time to go big on glitter, shine and sparkle. Break out a star and moon tiara from Jennifer Behr, a firework-inspired diamond necklace from Gismondi 1752 or sequined zebra print gloves from Anna Sui — daring statement makers for the most important party night of the yr.

For men, Latest Yr’s Eve calls for a special celebration, which regularly includes a selected sort of dress code.

It’s hard to beat the classics, especially in relation to Latest Yr’s Eve, because the ever-reliable black-tie look stays the go-to option for men given its iconic elegance — resembling a cream tuxedo jacket with contrasting lapels in white from Ami Alexandre Mattiussi. 

But “black tie” doesn’t literally mean black (bow) tie anymore, as men are exploring alternate ways to include a bit of creative flair into the combination. Whether one opts for a velvet smoking jacket worn with an open-neck silk shirt, a classic slim-cut black tuxedo worn with a pink sequined T-shirt from Pimples Studios, and even an all-black ensemble with multicolor butterflies from Louis Vuitton, all are good bets to spruce up the festive evening’s look.

Many brands are also banking that extra flair will make your look stand out from the remainder. 

Creative black tie allows room for personalization and men are gravitating to details that embellish with accents resembling imaginative jewelry (silver cuban chain link necklace from Fendi); sequins, as seen on an all-gold look from Valentino; daring color, and touches of lace on shirting and trousers from Alexander McQueen, providing men with an alternate path to ring within the Latest Yr while breaking style boundaries.