When the clock strikes 12

Forget everything negative about New Year’s Eve — sky-high expectations, super-expensive drinks, and mile-long lineups for a taxi at the end of the night — and focus on the fact that it really is the best night of the year. If you’re still unsure of what

LADY IN RED

If there’s a colour that defines this season, it’s red. Red boots, red skirts, red sweaters: fashion just can’t get enough of the red hot hue. Enter this dress by Miu Miu, which is stylish, sweet, and chic: perfect for New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day, too — because it never hurts to be a bit better prepared next time. Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com | $2,280

BLACK MAGIC

Every wardrobe needs an LBD or three, and this slip dress by Babaton is equal parts sexy — a ‘naked dress’, if we ever did see one — and sophisticated. Post-New Year’s Eve, wear it over a turtleneck and thick, ribbed tights to ward off the January blues. Aritzia, aritzia.com | $98

TICKLED PINK

Velvet continues its reign, and we love this pink dress in the oh-sotouchable texture. It may appear demure, but its deep V and elongated, ultra-narrow racerback means it’s also surprisingly sexy. Wear with nothing but strappy sandals and double-sided tape tomorrow, and a white jersey top next month. Banana Republic, bananarepublic.ca | $185

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE

From its slinky, shimmy sound to its look-at-me appeal, there’s no denying the feel-good factor of slipping into a sequined dress. Make your Dec. 31 one to remember in this turquoise number, which features a cut-out back, black velvet ribbon ties, and flirty, ruffled sleeves. Zara, zara.com | $69.90

THE ’80S CALLED

Get ahead of spring/summer 2018 by going all out with the ’80s trend — think ruffles galore, double denim, and logos and lame everywhere. We heart this one-shouldered, metallic ‘Clary’ dress by Isabel Marant, which is party girl-tastic in all the right ways. Misch, misch.ca | $2,480 (sale, $1,240)