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Top anxiety of the season: what do we wear on December 31st?
Finding the right party is already a headache, so the outfit quickly becomes the next crucial question. Especially since the photos taken that night always resurface sooner or later — so we might as well be the most beautiful one there. To start 2026 on the right note, we’re betting on a timeless option that’s always chic and sexy: black. The ultimate femme fatalesignature, ready to be accessorised endlessly.

Alberta Ferretti, the ultra-chic Italian house we dream of wearing on a red carpet one day, delivers the perfect piece to ring in midnight: delicately sequinned lace trousers that subtly reveal the legs while remaining softly sheer. We picture them with an oversized black blazer, nothing underneath, and a beautiful pair of pumps. The perfect way to start the year feeling powerful.

For those who already own a top they love but are missing the perfect bottom, we’ve found the ideal piece at Caroll: a black skirt with subtle sequinned threads and a delicate jacquard finish. High-waisted and just short enough. We imagine it styled with black vinyl knee-high boots. Best of all, it’s easy to wear again beyond the holidays — a purchase that feels far less guilty when you can wear it all year long. 

This New Year’s Eve, you’re ready to go all out. Everything is planned, including a night that promises elegance and glamour. Forte Forte hits the mark with this long black dress in cut-thread lurex georgette, enhanced by delicate golden details. Fluid and comfortable thanks to its loose fit, it truly seduces with its deep neckline, best styled with a long gold necklace.

At Do It In Paris, we know that small budgets and good taste are not mutually exclusive. At H&M, we found the perfect dress for an almost cocktail-ready look.
Short, black, tied around the neck, it subtly reveals the neckline and is finished with a rose detail. Hair should be worn up to show off the long ribbon train tied at the nape. Add a pair of earrings, maybe some strappy heels, and you’re good to go.

When the spotlight’s on you, you’re guaranteed to shine all night long. For the festive season, Isabel Marant designs a short draped jersey dress with the detail we love most: a subtle silver shimmer. Those with a more grunge edge will wear it with boots, ready to roam the city all night long on the final evening of the year.

How can we talk about dresses without mentioning the maestro of women’s wardrobes? This year, why not treat yourself to a Jacquemus runway dress?
We can easily imagine Julia Roberts wearing it in Pretty Woman. Short and deconstructed, with a high turtleneck, structured shoulders, an asymmetrical slit and extra-long sleeves — a true signature piece that speaks for itself.

Feeling coquette this year? At Maje, we found the dress that feels straight out of the world of La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain.
A black strapless dress in tulle and organza, delicate and feminine, best worn with high heels to make an entrance that won’t go unnoticed.

Ready to go all out this year? Sandro is too. With its short dress and crystal-embellished cape, you’ll feel like a princess — and what better way to start the year?
After midnight, don’t forget your shoes… Ours will be silver, no compromise, to shine from head to toe all night long.

Sézane has thought of all the sequin obsessives with its Hariette dress. Short, in black sequinned velvet, with slightly flared long sleeves, it’s the ultimate last-minute dress that always makes an impact. The result? Sparkle in your eyes and a look that never goes unnoticed.

This year, Parfois delivers a flawless festive collection. Our favorite? The midi sequin dress with a keyhole neckline. An original piece with real personality — designed to highlight yours and draw every eye in the room.

Also discover the precious jewellery we dream of finding under the Christmas tree, and the most beautiful cashmere pieces to treat yourself to