About Today: How to Dress for New Year's Eve 12/31/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor New Year's Eve is in a few hours, and I've just realized that I have nothing to wear. This happens every year. Despite the fact that I continue to buy outfits, I still have nothing to put on come party time.

Dressing for Special Occasions  My theory is that my closet is actually eating my clothes. Not all of them, mind you. Just the cute ones. New Year's Makeup Splurges and Steals Simple DIY Updo See More About:  special occasion dresses  dress codes  black tie

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What to Wear to Parties  The good news is that this gives me an excuse to go out and buy something new. After all, some cultures believe that it's essential to start out the new year with new clothes. Who am I to say any different? Post-Holiday Plus-Size Fashion Deals Evening Shoes for New Year's Eve See More About:  holiday fashion  special occasion dresses  gifts