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New Year’s Eve, sorted: The dresses we love under €250

By Charlotte Moss

Photo: Harold Cunningham / WireImage

Ready to shine this New Year’s Eve without overspending? We’ve got you covered. Discover the most standout, wallet-friendly dresses and explore our three curated categories for a fail-proof New Year’s look.

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Nothing sets the tone for New Year’s Eve quite like a dress that sparkles as brightly as the night itself. And while the holidays often stretch our budgets, between Christmas gifts, travel, and endless celebrations, your outfit shouldn’t have to suffer.

That’s why we’ve selected 18 standout dresses across three festive favourites: sequins, velvet, and silk. Affordable, glamorous, and guaranteed to make you feel your best as you step into 2026.

Sequin dresses


Sequined recycled-tulle midi dress

Rotate Birger Christensen

SHOP NOWEUR 155
Sequined minidress

Self-Portrait

SHOP NOWEUR 210
Sequined mini dress

H&M

SHOP NOWEUR 40
Chocolate martini - occasion wear

Vero Moda

SHOP NOWEUR 90
Animal print sequin dress

Zara

SHOP NOWEUR 80
Sculus chi dress

Bruuns Bazaar

SHOP NOWEUR 240

Silk dresses


Harlan lace-trimmed satin midi dress

RIXO

SHOP NOWEUR 185
Flowing satin midi dress with straps

Massimo Dutti

SHOP NOWEUR 165
Satin slip dress with lace trim

COS

SHOP NOWEUR 130
Margo dress

Stylein

SHOP NOWEUR 245
Satin dress with crinkle effect and crystal embellishments

Mango

SHOP NOWEUR 70
Black scarf dress

Ganni

SHOP NOWEUR 160

Velvet dresses


Velvet and mesh midi dress

Norma Kamali

SHOP NOWEUR 195
Delta velvet midi dress

AllSaints

SHOP NOWEUR 180
Avielle dress

Reformation

SHOP NOWEUR 180
Valencia velvet maxi dress

Asceno

SHOP NOWEUR 240
Velvet midi dress with straps

& Other stories

SHOP NOWEUR 100
Asymmetrical velvet dress with shiny details

Mango

SHOP NOWEUR 40