In winter, there is always a reason to wear an outfit for that “special occasion”: not only a series of holidays awaits us, but also joyful meetings, warm dinners, and corporate events. The New Year’s party at work becomes one of the most anticipated events of December, allowing you to put things on pause, take stock of the year and, of course, go out looking beautiful.
What to wear to the New Year’s corporate party 2024?
A corporate party before the New Year is a long-awaited occasion to finally “walk” those holiday items that are usually waiting in the wings, or to choose something new and unusual for your wardrobe. Only the choice can be difficult.
On the one hand, you want to impress and look irresistible, creating a holiday mood for yourself and others. On the other hand, the usual dress code and overall culture within the company do not always allow one to go beyond the limits. Based on this, some will have more freedom in creating a festive look, while others will have to look for a balance, which, however, does not mean that the look will turn out to be too “ordinary”.
Another starting point can be the format of the event that awaits you at your corporate event. Just don’t perceive circumstances as limitations; let them be a hint that will help you decide on an outfit.
For a corporate event in the office
If you have a working day in the office in the morning, and a corporate party there in the evening, then the casual chic style will be most useful to you. These are things that are familiar to us in everyday life, only more elegant, with a touch of celebration in the design.
What to choose for the image and what to focus on if the holiday is held at the workplace?
- Dressy blouses
Replace your usual basic shirt with a feminine blouse with expressive decor (feathers, fringes, stones or sequins), a silk model with a satin sheen, or, for example, a translucent blouse, under which you can wear a beautiful top. You can make sure that the top is the center of attention, or you can also choose a special pair for it: “evening” palazzo pants, leather trousers, jeans embroidered with rhinestones.
- Spectacular suit
In the case of a corporate event, the suit trend comes in handy. This is an opportunity to combine an official style with a slight touch of severity and bright accents. For an office party, a set in bright colors, a tweed suit with a miniskirt or shorts (you can wear over the knee boots or stylish tube boots), a jacquard suit or an ultra-fashionable pajama-style option is ideal.
- Semi-formal dress
Cocktail dresses are hardly suitable for an office corporate event – in an open space, among offices and meeting rooms, such models do not look organic. But shirt dresses with an elegant print, combined dresses with an unusual tulle or lace skirt, as well as the classic “little black dresses” can be perfect for a celebration in a familiar work space.
For a corporate event in a restaurant
There will be much more room for creativity if the corporate event is planned outside the office, for example in a restaurant. But here, too, it is important not to overdo it: when choosing chic, it is better to keep in mind the style for parties, and not for special events with a strict dress code that require black tie looks. Exquisite floor-length dresses are something that is best left for another occasion; we need a golden mean. Which is best?
- Tuxedo dress
An option for those who want to remain in a business context, including corporate events. This dress will be a more feminine alternative to a formal suit (which, however, can also be an outfit for a festive evening). You can also choose a combination of a double-breasted wrap dress and a shirt.
- Cocktail Dress
Outside the office – in a restaurant – there will be no awkwardness with such a dress: it is just right for a festive dinner and dancing in a beautiful establishment. Pay attention to the trendy models entirely in sequins, dresses with spectacular slits on the skirt, at the waist or on the shoulders, dresses with an open back.
- Bright dress
Another tactic is to opt for brightness. If you don’t usually wear shades that catch your eye, the holiday could be an opportunity to bring something new to your style and make yourself stand out. The trend is single-color dresses that allow you to create an expressive total look. As for the shades themselves, you can choose according to your taste or, for example, with an eye on the symbol of the upcoming 2024 – we are talking about a wooden green dragon. Who knows, maybe these colors will not only help create an image, but will also bring successful events?
Which dress style to choose?
We have already discussed that a dress is far from the only option for an outfit for a corporate event. But if you would like to wear a dress, then there will be no problems with the variety of choices. The list of current styles includes both classic and trendy options with original details such as large puffed sleeves or beautifully designed one-shoulder straps.
- Sheath dress
This style is one of the most popular for parties, formal dinners and other special events. How to recognize dress-sheath among others? These dresses are made from solid fabric and do not have a seam at the waist; In addition, “sheaths” are, as a rule, midi-length dresses with a semi-fitting cut without a voluminous skirt. With the help of dress-sheath you will get a neat, laconic and elegant look without frills. If you need such an effect, choose it.
- A-line dress
The name speaks for itself: such dresses have a minimalist shape with an extension downwards and without a pronounced emphasis on the waist. Due to the simple cut of such dresses, designers can have fun while working on the decor. The result is a balance between clean silhouette lines and dramatic design. This season, mini dresses with an A-line silhouette, fully embroidered with sequins – small or large – are especially relevant.
- Dress on one shoulder
Emphasis on one shoulder – another technique that will help create an attractive party look. In this case, the dress can be either sleeveless or, on the contrary, with one long sleeve. And in the second case,the dress looks especially impressive due to the contrast between the open and closed areas.
- Dress with voluminous sleeves
This is, one might say, the opposite trend – only it attracts attention to the shoulders and arms due to the fashionable effect of volume. Puffed sleeves, puffed sleeves, episcopal sleeves – all of them have been trending for more than the first season, and autumn-winter 2023/14 is no exception. In addition, you can choose a dress with loose sleeves that widen closer to the wrists.
- Slip dress
Despite the fact that this is a linen style and many dresses of this order – on verge of frankness, you can find an option that would be suitable for a corporate event. Choose models made of dense materials without translucency, as well as with a shallow neckline and draping in the neckline.
- Fitted dresses
Classic – dresses in the new look style with an accentuated waist. You can completely rely on this style if the season’s trends are not close to you and you are looking for proven solutions. Such dresses help in creating an hourglass silhouette, which is considered the most harmonious; he emphasizes the advantages and hides the shortcomings, so you can safely trust him when preparing for an important event.
