New Years Eve is the perfect night to go all out with your ensemble! No one will look as you askance for piling on sparkly jewels or transforming into the most elegant version of yourself for a night on the town. Here are 5 outfit ideas for NYE using Gothic and Lolita influences to help get you inspired for your own new year’s eve look!

1. Retro Inspired- The tulle prom dresses of the 1960s were sugary confections of netting and ruffle, they were the inspiration behind our “Esme” dress which makes a great start to a retro inspired NYE outfit! With it’s ruffled tulle overlay and modern fit-n-flare shape it’s very flattering and charming. Pair it with a petticoat to fill out the skirt and back-seamed stockings for a touch of vintage flair. Victory rolls or pin curls would be a great way to do your hair for this look- think pin-up meets porcelain dolly. Add kitten heels and wrist cuffs and your favorite beaded cardigan. Finish with sparkly jewelry or faux pearls!

2. Gothic Night Circus Style- An eerie nocturnal circus plays out during the extra long nights of winter! Our “Star Carousel” dress is loaded with decadent details and makes a perfect center point to your circus inspired ensemble for NYE! Pair it with our “Spellbound” shrug or your favorite bolero and striped monochrome tights. Add bow-decorated tea party shoes or your favorite glittering heels and go all out with your hair, filling it with bows and sparkling clips.

3. Girly Tuxedo Look– Our “Tuxedo” dress is a play on the classic masculine formal suit. We took the iconic black and white style and blended it with ruffles and girliness, and a little spooky cute edge! It comes with a skull bow tie and looks great worn over a petticoat. Pair with sparkly black tights and platform heels for a feminine formal look. Add an ornate hair up-do and dark red lips for a perfect NYE look that’s full of girly charm!

4. Ice Queen Style– For a truly show stopping New Years Eve ensemble we’ve used an ice queen theme, keeping the pallet to whites, silver, and pale dove grey to mimic the shades of fresh snow and ice. Our “Princess” dress in dove grey makes an ideal starting point. Pair it with white or silver tights, sparkling silver heels, and loads of glittering and sparkling jewelry in silver and white, and white velvet gloves or white lace arm warmers. Finish with shimmering makeup and a decadent hair style.

5. Victorian Inspired Style- Our “Sorrow” dress is full of Victorian influence but cut in a charming modern way. In cranberry red it makes a great holiday dress! Pair it with black lace tights, and black jet jewelry. Finish with lace up Victorian ankle boots and a black velvet hat for a perfect New Years Eve Gothic style!

-Tae