New Year's Eve is upon us, which means that, between now and Thursday, 99 percent of the female population will be scrambling wildly to find the perfect Party Outfit for impending celebrations. (That other one percent is comprised primarily of the annoyingly well-prepared-type that found their outfit months ago, on sale.) NYE is a somewhat fraught holiday to begin with; everyone is always looking for the Perfect Party, the Perfect Date, the Perfect Outfit, all for purposes of having the Funnest Night Out Of All Time. But ultimately, to me, New Year's Eve is about celebrating the good things about the past year. How perfect (also, thrifty: don't forget that 2009 was not the best year in terms of uh, the global economy, etc.), then, to wear one's favorite outfit from 2009 -- dressed up or down -- for the occasion.
New Year's Eve can also be a great time to recycle any prom dresses that may not otherwise see the light of day for awhile. Short dresses, especially, can be dressed down by wearing a pair of boots (Doc Martens would give any dress that 90s grunge edge), or even a pair of oxford flats. (Black is more versatile but with the right combination, brown could work too.) A simple pair of heels is always a staple, and paired with black opaque tights and a cool cardigan or jacket, you'll achieve just the right combination of dressy and blase for the holiday.
Good luck!
NO SALES TAX
