Check out outfit ideas for the big countdown to 2010! I’m still on vacay, so these were already posted but still filled with the tools you’ll need to ring in the new year.

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Happy New Year!

For the Woman of a Certain Age:

Ring in the New Year in style with these fabulous frocks built strictly for the very grown and very sexy:

Keep scrolling for options in all sizes!

And don’t forget the shoes:

Evening Dress Tips:

*It’s easy to go overboard with accessories and embellishments like sequins and glitter when it comes to after 5 dressing, but please keep it as simple as possible. As much as I love sequins (enough to bathe in them, maybe), they alone are enough punctuation for an outfit. With a sequins dress, all you’ll need are some simple platforms and understated earrings (see How to Choose Earrings for Your Face Shape). Also avoid wearing festive makeup AND a festive outfit–it’s a look that very few can pull off successfully.

*Need some tips on which dresses look best on you? Check out Dresses for Your Body Type.

*Make sure you pair your evening-wear with the proper coat. Nothing makes me burst a blood vessel more than to see a formal dress worn with a very casual coat. For tips on what to wear, check out How to Wear a Coat with a Dress.

Festive Outfit Ideas:

While you’re all out decked to the 9s and ringing in the New Year at some fancy shindig, I’ll be under the covers at the stroke of midnight watching a DVD marathon of Curb Your Enthusiasm. See, I love the idea of getting dressed up and going out, but icy cold weather and drunk people sort of scare me. I’ll live vicariously through you all…lol.

Should your New Year’s celebration call for something festive, check out these fab party-ready dresses and skirts. Then keep scrolling down for some evening dressing tips.

Keep scrolling through for plus-size options.

Don’t forget the shoes:

Evening Dress Tips:

*It’s easy to go overboard with accessories and embellishments like sequins and glitter when it comes to after 5 dressing, but please keep it as simple as possible. As much as I love sequins (enough to bathe in them, maybe), they alone are enough punctuation for an outfit. With a sequins dress, all you’ll need are some simple platforms and understated earrings (see How to Choose Earrings for Your Face Shape). Also avoid wearing festive makeup AND a festive outfit–it’s a look that very few can pull off successfully.

*Need some tips on which dresses look best on you? Check out Dresses for Your Body Type.

*Make sure you pair your evening-wear with the proper coat. Nothing makes me burst a blood vessel more than to see a formal dress worn with a very casual coat. For tips on what to wear, check out How to Wear a Coat with a Dress.

Cute, Casual New Year’s Eve Outfits:

The Style and Beauty Doctor reader Emma writes in asking, “I’m looking for a casual, sexy outfit for New Year’s Eve. I’m going to a small party in a tiny town so your typical NYC garb isn’t necessarily the norm. I want something festive without being too dressy. I’m most comfortable in jeans so if you have any ideas involving jeans and a great top with fabulous shoes and accessories- please let me know!!!”

Hey Emma!

Some New York fashionistas might go all out and pair cute party tops with anything from a festive a-line skirt to this season’s harem pants, but that’s because in a city this big, you get a taste of every style possible. But outside of NY, those looks may not read as fitting. Pairing a party top with jeans will make your look small town chic. I also love the look of a basic camisole, jeans, and a cute blazer because you can then pile on the accessories and take it to the next level. And if I could wear sequins everyday, I would. Adding one sequin item to a basic outfit adds a touch of NYE glamour.

Check out some cute small town New Year’s Eve options:

(from left to right, starting at top) Theory “Bretta Poet” Cropped Jacket, DIANE von FURSTENBERG Pleated “Matador” Top and SIWY “Hannah” Slim Sequined Pants; DIANE von FURSTENBERG “Dalmas” Embellished Tank; ASOS Button Detail One Sleeve Top; ASOS Floral Embellished Trim Cardigan; ASOS Short Sleeve Cowl Front Blouse; ASOS Snake Effect Lock Leather Purse; Bailey 44 “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” Top; ASOS Iridescent Feather Clutch
; True Religion Crystal Stud “Julie” Skinny Jean in Night Owl Wash
; Blank Studded Skinny Jeans in Black Wash; Joe’s Jeans “Muse” Bootcut Jeans in Perry Wash

(from left to right, starting at top) Reflective Shard Necklace; Mixed Bracelet Trio; Rhinestone Hoops; Faceted Stone Ring; Looped Chain Earrings; Crosses Draped Necklace; Chain Stud Earrings; Dimpled Loop Bracelet.

(from left to right, starting at top) Pleather Strip Bib Necklace; String Chain Earrings; Tear Structured Necklace; Ravishing Rhinestone Necklace; Pearl Rope Earrings; Bejeweled Fringe Earrings; Rhinestone Nub Ring; Cheetah Faux Pearl Necklace; Looped Fringe Necklace.

(from left to right, starting at top) GABBY Ankle Chain High Shoes; SPIRAL Elastic Platfom Shoe; POW Studded Sandal By Boutique; PLOSIVE Platform By Boutique; PENDULUM Boot By Boutique; Steve Madden Cintia; Steve Madden Cassiee; Steve Madden Combine.

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