Bright and ready

Ditch the classic gold and silver and bring in the new year in a colorful way in this striking aquamarine sequined frock ($33) from Forever 21.

Chic and sheer

Forever 21 caught our dress-hungry eyes again with this sleeveless sequined mesh number ($28). Mystery meets sparkle in a flawless way in this one—and it’s less than $30!

Fit for a ball

Radiant doesn’t even begin to describe this dress. Every eye will be on you in this silver sequined skater dress ($60) from Topshop — our ultimate sparkly pick. Tip: Invest in this one early, as its wintry glory makes it the perfect holiday party dress.

Fit for a princess

This dress is feminine and elegant yet daring. Pair this ModCloth pick ($65) with a black or silver clutch and you’ll go out of 2012 on the best-dressed list.

Good as gold

Nothing looks as rich as gold. This mid-sleeve and gorgeous frock from BB Dakota ($98) brings to mind Champagne, celebration and memories — perfect for the occasion.

Midnight blue

This beautiful blue mini dress from Singer 22 ($71) will leave the lucky recipient of your New Year’s kiss breathless. Risque, sexy and on sale? Sounds like a match made in midnight blue heaven.

Fit for a queen

This one-shoulder dress from Nordstrom ($62) is a little more mature than our “fit for a princess” pick — a litter looser, longer and more family-appropriate while still flaunting your gorgeous bod. And it’s still a steal.

Wild thing

Channel your exotic self with this peacock-inspired sequined frock from H&M ($15). This is perfect for the girl who wants to channel her wild side on New Year’s Eve.

It’s all in the back

We love the plunge back on this gold sequined dress from Alloy ($30). There is something so unexpected and irresistible about a conservative frock with a daring back — a symbol of the surprises to come in 2013.

We all love a fairy tale

Whimsical fairies and pixies — that’s the inspiration we see when we look at this cute and playful dress from Delia’s ($48). Have a magical New Year’s Eve in this charming little dress.

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