12 NYE Outfit Ideas That Use Pieces You Already Own

Sure, you could purchase a sparkly new dress for New Year's Eve. But after the midnight countdown (and plenty of cute Instagram photos), it's pretty likely the festive frock will be relegated to the back of your closet. Forever. Sound familiar? In order to avoid that unfortunate situation, this year we're challenging you to work with the pieces you already own to create a budget-friendly party-ready look. The perfect NYE look could be as straightforward as leather leggings and ankle boots (a fail-safe winter pairing), or it could be the unexpectedly cool combo of throwing on your most festive party dress over a T-shirt and jeans à la Veronika Heilbrunner. Don't think it's possible to create easy New Year's Eve outfits? Keep reading to get inspired by these 12 standout ideas.

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Statement Jacket + Black Jeans + Ankle Boots
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Whimsical Party Dress + Knee-High Boots + Structured Handbag
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Satin Blouse + Vinyl Miniskirt + Drawstring Pouch
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Sequined Top + Bright Trousers + Leather Belt
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Mohair Sweater + Plaid Pants + Metallic Boots
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Wrap Coat + Leather Leggings + Ankle Boots
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Satin Bomber + Printed Dress + Straight-Leg Jeans
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Festive Dress + Graphic Tee + Jeans + Sneakers
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Fuzzy Coat + Leather Beret + Printed Minidress
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Metallic Pants + White Button-Down Shirt + Clean Sneakers
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Furry Coat + Patterned Minidress + Tights + Ankle Boots
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Sweater + High-Waisted Skirt + Colorful Faux-Fur Scarf
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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.