4 New Year’s Eve Outfits, Style Ideas for Posh & Casual Celebrations

Glam Night Out, Outfit 1. A velvet blazer instantly creates a special look, and what night is more special than New Year’s Eve? FLYNT makes this modern-fitting Find that is made of a beautifully soft cotton velvet with a subtle bird’s-eye pattern in it, really stepping this up from other velvet options. The texture makes it so much more versatile, too, easily dressing up with charcoal wool pants or to be worn more casually – as we’re showing here. This is a velvet jacket that you will be able to wear more than just on New Year’s Eve. It will look great all Winter – going out to dinner or a a chic cocktail party, you’ll be covered.

A dressier New Year’s Eve look doesn’t have to mean typical wool dress pants. Sure, the textured velvet blazer in this outfit (left) can be worn with those for a traditionally dressed up look. But you can also change it up with these black twill jeans from J Brand. The true, saturated black color of the yarn dyed cotton give them a more dressed-up feel that works with the velvet and make them New Year’s Eve ready. These are J Brand’s Kane model, which has a modern and not too skinny fit, so it works for most every gent. The super soft cotton has bit of stretch for comfort that you’ll welcome for the long night ahead.

Instead of a white shirt for this outfit, change it up with this blue chambray shirt from Ledbury. The combination of the casual wash of the cotton chambray fabric and the dressier spread collar makes it just right with the velvet jacket featured, and easy to wear with or without a tie.

This black silk knit tie from Polo Ralph Lauren completes this outfit perfectly. The clean, modern look of the solid tie against the texture of the jacket adds just the right New Year’s Eve attitude.

Glam Night Out, Outfit 2. This 2-button navy suit is just what you need for a formal New Year’s Eve event when you are shooting for a timelessly classic look. You won’t go wrong with Brooks Brothers pure Italian wool in this rich navy shade. The fit, which is modern, is not at all skinny. The trimmer pants and jacket, with narrower lapels, make for just the right update to your suit game. Add the right shirt and tie - which we’re showing you in this outfit - and you will be the best-dressed gent at the party.

This deep purple striped Canali shirt is an excellent choice for the navy suit featured in this outfit, and ideal to give it a dressed up look for a special night out. The stripes in this shirt work really well with the subtle stripe of the suit, giving it a little nighttime style that ensures it won’t look like you just came from the office. Canali’s Italian fabric is lush, and their modern fit is impeccable.

The tight geometric pattern in this Hugo Boss tie uses dark purple, which perfectly picks up the purple of the striped shirt in this outfit, and finishes the dressy look of the suit. The 3” width works with the updated width of the suit’s lapels for a modern finish.

Shown your keen sense of style with Gordon Rush’s black double monk strap shoes. Made in Italy, the cap toe and sleek look of the hardware is a great match to the suit in this look. And the leather sole is a must for the dance floor, so you can keep moving all night.

Low-key Celebration, Outfit 1. You’ve probably noticed that we have featured many shawl collar cardigan sweaters this season. And for good reason. They are so versatile – more current looking than a traditional cardigan, with style that can dress up or down so much easier than your casual hoodie. It can even make for a perfectly suitable jacket replacement. This navy ribbed wool version from Michael Kors has a smaller shawl collar and higher button stance, which makes it easy to wear unbuttoned or partially buttoned up for that jacket-like finish to your outfit. The modern fit is relaxed without being over-sized, so you will be comfortable and polished looking at the same time – just what an easy New Year’s Eve look is all about.

In keeping with a low-key party, these Joe’s jeans easily work with the sweater featured in this outfit (left). The clean dark blue wash gives them a dapper look that is so smart with the navy sweater. And they are cut in Joe’s most popular fit - the Brixton. It is a modern update with a straight, narrow leg that still has room in the seat and thigh, so they are not too trim.

While this look is all about a low-key celebration, it is New Year’s Eve. Instead of a t-shirt, wear this white spread collar shirt from J.Crew under the shawl cardigan. The 2-ply 120’s cotton is wonderfully soft and very comfortable. The shorter collar looks just right under the smaller shawl collar, too. Plus? The price is just right.

We say it all the time. Don’t forget your belt. No one notices unless you’re wearing a bad one. This black leather belt from Remo Tulliani is made of a rich, grained leather that is substantial enough to wear with jeans. The clean design of the buckle gives it a timeless look that will work with this outfit and any pair of jeans in your closet.

Low-key Celebration, Outfit 2. This striped zip neck sweater from Peter Millar has a festive air that is ideally casual for an easy New Year’s Eve gathering. The muted pops of color in the grey, blue, tan and lavender color combination look great with khakis or jeans, and adds a touch of pizazz for a comfortably relaxed look.

AG’s Protégé jeans are always a winner, with their straight legs and room in the seat and thigh. It’s one of their best sellers for good reason…it looks great on every gent, yet has an updated look that keep your jeans looking fresh and modern. This darker wash has subtle whiskering and fading, making them an ideal companion to the striped sweater in this outfit. They have a relaxed look without looking too “vintage” or broken-in, if you know what we mean.

Continuing with the dusty tones of this outfit, we are pretty obsessed with this muted glen plaid J.Crew shirt. The heathered brown color highlights the tan in the featured sweater, and the soft grid pattern looks awesome with the larger stripes in it. The unexpected mix of patterns has a sartorial edge that looks so effortless – and just right for a casual night.

Finish this outfit with these casual statement shoes from Thomas Dean. Made in Italy, the heavy lugged sole and brogue detailing are so striking, with that rugged and masculine edge. The brown color works with this outfit and will continue to get better with age, looking good with all the jeans in your closet.