18 Dec 2025

The must-have evening dresses to celebrate the New Year in style

Numéro has listed the trendiest evening dresses to wear to celebrate the end of the year in style.

  • By The Editorial Team.

  • What to wear for the holiday season in 2025?

    The end of the year is just around the corner, and the eternal question of what to wear is being raised once more… But there is no need to despair in front of your wardrobe, as one foolproof remedy always comes to the rescue – the evening dress. Keeping that in mind, Numéro shares with you a selection of 16 evening dresses to help you navigate the upcoming social whirlwind.

    The must-have evening dresses

    The naked dress

    As the undisputed queen of the naked dress, Kate Moss sets the tone for one of the standout trends of the festive season, the diaphanous, see-through dress. From Rabanne’s now-iconic mesh mini dress to Prada’s luxurious lace design and the backless Mango x Supriya Lele piece, each dress enhances the silhouette with precision and finesse.

    Long dress with crossed neckline, €199.99, Mango x Supriya Lele.

    Available on shop.mango.com.

    Long lace dress, €6,200, Prada.

    Available on prada.com.

    Transparent dress, €65, Weekday.

    Available on weekday.com.

    Mini dress in mesh, €2,990, Rabanne.

    Available on fashion.rabanne.com.


    The sensual slip dress

    Zoë Kravitz’s effortless elegance never ceases to fascinate us. As a devoted fan of the slip dress, both sophisticated and provocative, the rock icon once again inspires our festive looks this year, prompting us to fall for this comfy, nightgown-style piece for New Year’s Eve. Immaculate at H&M, demure at Miu Miu, and feline at Roberto Cavalli, the slip dress answers every need.

    Lace slip dress, €22.99, H&M.

    Available on www2.hm.com.

    Satin dress, €2,800, Miu Miu.

    Available on miumiu.com.

    Jaguar-print dress, €1,750, Roberto Cavalli.

    Available on robertocavalli.com.

    Long sequin dress, €69, Grace & Mila.

    Available on graceandmila.com.


    The iconic black dress

    At the top of this year’s list is the black dress, celebrated for its timeless elegance and versatility. The Attico offers a shirt dress channeling the vibe of it-girl Emily Ratajkowski during a night out in California, while Blumarine’s fur-trimmed, 1950s-inspired piece promises a glamorous, powerful silhouette. Meanwhile, Schiaparelli’s pleated version is adorned with a signature lip-shaped jewel. Each dress fuses surrealism, allure, and legacy.

    Black velvet dress, €1,190, Blumarine.

    Available on blumarine.com.

    Satin shirt-dress, €790, The Attico.

    Available on theattico.com.

    Black wool dress, €247, Paloma Wool.

    Available on farfetch.com.

    Halter dress with jewel buckle, €7,900, Schiaparelli.

    Available on schiaparelli.com.


    The mini dress

    Finally, the boldest fashion lovers will fall for the mini dress, spotted this season at Diesel and COS. Following in the footsteps of Chloë Sevigny – spotted in New York streets wearing a flashy green Saint Laurent dress from the Fall/Winter 2025–2026 collection – mini dresses are set to be the talk of the town this holiday season.

    Metallic-effect mini dress, €198, Diesel.

    Available on farfetch.com.

    Short pleated dress, €242, Joseph.

    Available on joseph-fashion.com.

    Long-sleeved mini dress, €129, COS.

    Available on cos.com.

    Stonewash silk satin dress, €3,750, Saint Laurent.

    Available on ysl.com.