Midnight Hour: What to wear on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026

Burn the midnight oil with a twist on the classics

An extension of the festive season, New Year’s Eve is the last hurrah to don your glad rags. While sequins still sparkle, we understand if you have glitter fatigue. Instead, burn the midnight oil with a twist on the classics. Consider an elevated LBD topped with a bow, or a bold chilli-red jumpsuit, for a memorable end-of-year look.

Get The Look

Fee G

Be pretty in pink when the clock strikes midnight, as seen at Fee G.

Sheer Thing

Sequin Skirt, €50, Soyaconcept at Choice Boutique

Irish Boutique Chic: Go demure in sheer noir, €50, Choice Boutique. choiceboutique.ie 

Clutch Contro

Sequin Clutch, €15, Dunnes Stores

Keep your hands on the sequins for one last night of the year, €15, Dunnes Stores.

Hey There Stud!

Red Stud Pump, €240, Nicki Hoyne

Hot trot it into the New Year in these studded red pumps, €240, Nicki Hoyne.

Pitch Perfect

Bow-Back Dress, €29.99, H&M

When in doubt, stick to the LBD for a classic New Year’s party look, €29.99, H&M.

Take A Bow

Sequin Top with Bows, €59.99, Mango

Finish the year in 2025’s favourite bow-trim top, €59.99, Mango.

Heavy Metal

Metallic Wide-Leg Trousers, €49.95, Zara

Pocket Friendly: Lean into your metallic taste with a winning gold trouser style, €49.95, Zara.

Scarlet Fever

Red Jumpsuit, €60, Wal G at Zalando

Raise the temperature this New Year with a one-and-done jumpsuit, €60, Zalando.

Blue Crush

Velvet Maxi Dress, €345, Maje

Burn the midnight oil in a luxurious navy velvet dress, €345, Maje.

Missing Link

Oval Link Necklace, €149, Edge Only

#ieloves: Complete your look with a shining silver drop link chain, €149, Edge Only.