Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party Dresses

Whenever I have NYE plans, I end up on a wild dress chase. Now that I haven’t made any plans to usher in 2012, I’m realizing that I have the option to shop my closet. If I do attend a New Year’s Eve par-tay, I may pull out the turquoise, structured shoulder, sequin dress that I won at KittyBradshaw’s 2nd Blogiversary.

In the past, my New Year’s Eve dresses were bought 6-24 hours before the party. I know. I know. I know. If you don’t have a dress yet, don’t worry! With express shipping options or a few hours in the dress sections of your favorite stores, I’m sure you’ll be able to find the perfect New Year’s Eve 2011-2012 dress. Sequins, ruffles, lace, and metallic details make for very festive New Year’s Eve dress options. Whether you’re looking for a strapless, one-shoulder, or long-sleeve New Year’s dress, we’ve got you covered. Once you’ve checked out the NYE party dresses below, take a look at my picks for Festive NYE shoes. Happy Shopping!

clockwise from left: Halston Heritage Shimmery Diamond-Print Gown, $476 (Bloomingdales); Draped Strapless Leopard Dress, $24.80 (Forever 21); Strapless Sweetheart Colorblock Lurex Dress, $59 (bebe); American Living Bateau Neck Lace Bodice Dress, $80 (JCPenney); Silver Samantha Sequins Dress, $298 (French Connection); Fitted Bodice Sequin Dress, $218.16 (ASOS)

clockwise from left: Lipsy One Shoulder Ruffle Dress, $40 (Bloomingdale’s); BCBGeneration Metallic Open Back Dress, $100 (Macys); Rachel Zoe “Blair” Strapless Bubble Dress, $177 (Saks); Adrianna Papell Beaded Strapless Taffeta Dress, $168 (Nordstrom); Warehouse Embellished Sleeve Mesh Dress, $99 (ASOS); Adrianna Papell Strapless Tulle Dress, $158 (Nordstrom)