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With the countdown Christmas well underway, New Year’s Eve isn’t far behind. If you haven’t gotten your hands on one of the best New Year’s Eve dresses for women over 50 yet, now is the time to act! Whether you’ll be ringing in 2020 at a fancy shindig or spending it at home with your loved ones, New Year’s Eve is the perfect excuse to get dolled up in anticipation of a great year to come. You’ll no doubt be inundated with options for fête-ready finds, but the key to snagging the perfect NYE outfit is to look for a frock that makes you feel comfortable, flatters your shape, and suits a more mature age range. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up a fabulous assortment of stylish New Year’s Eve ensembles that were practically designed for older women.
How to Dress for New Years Eve Parties
It’s easy to dress for a New Year’s Eve party when following these three simple tips.
Choose a body part to accentuate: As we age, we tend to make more demure fashion choices. But you don’t have to cover yourself from head to toe to feel confident. By choosing an area of your body to highlight, you can still look fashionable while holding your head high. Stylist Andrew Gelwicks agrees, telling Town & Country in 2018, “A lot of the women I dress have a certain area of their body that they don’t feel as confident [with]. If you’re going to be more conservative with one part of your body then you need to compensate by highlighting another area. Have a leg moment if you don’t want to draw attention to your shoulders.”
Choose a shape: To look your best, opt for a gown that works with your body type. Not sure what that is? Go for a sleeveless sheath dresses or a fit and flare design that’s fitted on top and flares out slightly at the waist, both of which work well with nearly any silhouette.
Choose a color: Just like your body shape, your skin tone is unique, so a silver gown that looks great on a cool skin tone may not be ideal for a warmer complexion. Jewel colors, which look good on all skin types, is a safe bet for everyone.
Best New Year’s Eve Dresses for Women Over 50
Ready to ring in the new year in style? Keep scrolling for Woman’s World’s picks for the best New Year’s Eve dresses for women over 50.
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If you're the type that adores the spotlight, this sparkling number with dolman cape sleeves is right up your alley. In fact, we'd be willing to bet that come midnight, your fellow party-goers will be too focused on asking you where you found this eye-catching frock to realize the ball is dropping! Bedecked in sequins from head to toe, it's extremely flattering thanks to a blouson-style bodice and movement-inducing back slit. There's also a peekaboo keyhole at the back.
This simple-yet-stunning figure-skimming design by City Chic is party-ready. It has an elegant sweetheart neckline with a tiny V-cut at the center, elbow-length sleeves, and a full, flared skirt that works great for larger bottoms. It also comes in black and red.
Nothing feels more festive then velvet come this time of year, which is why we love this velvet and sequin dress by INC International Concepts for Macy's. Its sheath silhouette is ideal for those with hourglass shapes, since it has an equal hip-to-bust measurement and a narrow waist. It's also machine washable, so you'll save yourself a trip to the dry cleaners after wearing.
For those who want the freedom to move about, kick up their legs, and let loose on the dance floor, this bright red jumpsuit will be your Godsend. It has a relaxed fit through the hip and thighs and its single draped shoulder, which lays across your midsection, will expertly hide any middle-aged middles. Choose from one of three colors.
What's better than partying in what feels like your pajamas? This shimmery jumpsuit is stretchy enough to step into without a struggle, and it has elegant flutter sleeves that will keep your arms from feeling constricted. It comes with a separate belt with chain loops that accentuates your lovely curves.
Some bodycon dresses hug you in all the wrong places, but this gorgeous emerald pick from Vince Camuto flatters virtually any body type. With it's flirty off-the-shoulder neckline, you can show off some décolletage without being too risqué, as well as a statement necklace.
Raved one reviewer: "It’s super comfortable and very flattering. It has ruched details on the tummy (which was good for my post-partum body)."
Another agreed, "It fits great, it’s got plenty of stretch with control at the same time which is great for a women with hips, like me — also super comfortable!"
If your goal is to be the most glamorous woman in the room, this dress will certainly earn you that honor: Its dark hue and delicate beading rivals a beautiful night sky full of stars. According to shoppers, this partially-lined pick, which also features a back slit and a fringe hem, won't weigh you down, either.
"I was a little concerned because it was heavy ... but when I put it on, I did not notice the weight," wrote one happy buyer. "Fit was very flattering on my 54 year-old 'grammie body."
Clueless about what to wear to a formal New Year's Eve party? Our pick is this classy high-low cocktail dress by Alfred Sung. With its bateau neckline, it reminds us of something Audrey Hepburn would wear in a movie, and its high-low hem is perfect for showing off stylish new heels. It comes in a range of eight colors to suit your taste.
You don't have to dress super conservatively just because you're of a certain age. This jaw-droppingly gorgeous sequin gown brings the heat with a plunging neckline, an asymmetrical front slit, and a plunging scoop back while still keeping things classy. It's lined and has a self-tie neck for the perfect fit.
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New Year's Eve is the best day to go all out — and what sparkles more than sequins? This satin gown has a dazzling sequin overlay upper that gives it the unique illusion of a two-piece. You'll also love the fit and flare silhouette, which easily hides larger bottoms.
If you're planning a low-key affair this New Year's Eve, you'll want something cozy and comfy, but not over-the-top. This simple chiffon cape frock is just right with its elegant scoop neck overlay and slimming shift style. It pulls over the head for easy on and off and is machine washable.
Eloquii's lurex tie-waist dress dress strikes the perfect balance between your favorite sweater and a cocktail gown. It features a super comfy stretch fabric that's flecked with gold sparkles for just a hint of glamour. Waist ties, meanwhile, help to accentuate a voluptuous shape.
Best New Years Eve Dress Under $50 for Women Over 50
Donna Ricco Embroidered Sheath Dress
Where to buy: $41.98 (Originally $69.99), Stein Mart
If it's warm enough for bare arms at your New Year's Eve party, we love this embroidered sequin dress from Donna Ricco. With its glitzy floral and beaded adornments, it's plenty festive, and it will transition perfectly for warmer weather after your New Year's Eve get-together. Best of all? It rings in at less than $50, making it a serious fashion steal.
Make a major style statement with this long-sleeve gown from Xscape. Boasting head-to-toe sequins, it offers up plenty of shine, plus surprising elements, such as a single thigh-high slit and a back cutout, that give it allure to the max.
For Hollywood glamour at half-price, we adore this long-sleeve getup from MS STYLE. Thanks to its glittery sequins and spandex fit, this gown is a total showstopper.
"No Spanx or body shaper needed because the dress fit so well," wrote one reviewer, who noted that she wore it backwards for a boat neck style. "The sparkles did not itch or fall off. Very well made dress! Buy it!!
The perfect LBD comes in the form of this lace Tadashi Shoji option, which hits right at the knee. With a bateau neck and 3/4 sleeves, it's the picture of elegance, and its swirling beaded floral design lends plenty of intrigue.
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