Shona Joy New Year’s Eve Dresses: Metallic, Fringe and Black Tie Looks

New Year’s Eve is the night to wear the dress with the most shine in your wardrobe. The current collection from Shona Joy at Coveti brings metallic jersey, sheer fringe, ruffles and La Lune satin, all comfortable enough to dance in until after midnight. Here is what to wear for every kind of night, from a black tie gala to a dinner at home. For more designers, read New Year’s Eve outfits and browse sequin dresses.

The black tie gala

1. La Lune One Shoulder Cowl Back Maxi Dress in Black

La Lune soft touch satin in LENZING ECOVERO viscose, lined. One shoulder with double adjustable rouleau straps, a low cowl back and a bias cut maxi skirt. Fit: slip silhouette. Add diamond drop earrings and a slim black clutch.

2. La Lune Lace Back Maxi Dress in Gold

La Lune soft touch satin in LENZING ECOVERO viscose, in pale champagne gold. Cowl neckline and an adjustable lace up back. Fit: close through the bust and waist; size up when between sizes.

The party that dances until dawn

3. Stellar Lurex Scoop Neck Maxi Dress in Gold

metallic jersey (76% polyamide, 21% metallic, 3% elastane), lined. Scoop neckline, keyhole back with a twisted strap, fitted maxi. Fit: fitted, with stretch to move.

4. Stellar Lurex Plunged Neck Maxi Dress in Midnight

metallic jersey (76% polyamide, 21% metallic, 3% elastane), lined. Plunged gathered neckline and open back in navy Midnight. Fit: fitted style.

5. Talitha Fringe Maxi Skirt in Liquorice

Sheer embroidered fringe in black Liquorice, lined, with a centre back split for movement. Pair with the Talitha Sheer Fringe Scoop Neck Top in Liquorice, which is designed to be sheer, over a black bralette.

The statement black dress

6. Campbell Ruffle Side Split Maxi Dress in Black

stretch cotton (56% cotton, 40% nylon, 4% elastane), lined. Strapless with a ruched bodice, ruffles down the bodice and hem, a high side split and a fitted maxi skirt. Fit: fitted style, designed to be worn close to the body.

7. Campbell Bow Backless Maxi Dress in Black

stretch cotton (56% cotton, 40% nylon, 4% elastane), lined. Round sleeveless neckline, a fitted bodice gathered at the waist, an open back with an adjustable bow and a centre back split. Fit: slim. The bow back makes the midnight photograph.

The dinner at home

For a smaller celebration, comfort wins. The Amina Asymmetrical Tiered Top in Black is a semi sheer viscose georgette top with double tiers and an asymmetrical hem, and the Amina Sheer Harem Pant in Black is a high rise balloon pant in the same georgette with an elasticated tie waist. Together they read evening without effort. For a satin set, the Savanna Scoop Neck Top in Coffee and Savanna Bias Pant in Coffee are a deep reddish chocolate satin acetate.

Celebrating in summer

In Sydney and the rest of the southern hemisphere, New Year’s Eve falls in summer, often outdoors and on the water. Choose the Iza Silk Contrast Maxi Dress in Ivory, a matte satin cowl neck with sheer silk organza panels at the waist and skirt, and the Omri Panelled Bustier Maxi Dress in Blue Stripe in light striped cotton, with flat sandals for the harbour.

Styling New Year’s Eve

Comfort after midnight: fitted jersey with stretch and a skirt with a split let you dance. Shoes: a block heel with a strap, and a flat pair in your bag for the journey home. Coat: a long dark coat that covers a maxi hem. Make up: one statement only: a metallic eye with metallic jersey, a red lip with black.

How Shona Joy sizing works

Shona Joy cuts in Australian sizes, and an AU size carries the same number as a UK size, so an AU8 is a UK 8. Coveti lists every style in UK sizes, and the size guide on each product page converts UK sizing to US, Italian, French and German sizes. Read the brand’s fit note before you choose: “designed to sit away from the body” leaves room, “slim fit, designed to skim the body” follows your shape without clinging, and “fitted style” sits close everywhere. Where the brand gives a sizing instruction, follow it. It recommends sizing up on the La Lune Lace Back when you are between sizes, sizing down on the La Lune Strapless Column, and sizing up on the Lambent bodysuit. For more, read is Shona Joy true to size.

Caring for slinky and metallic jersey

Turn jersey inside out, hand wash cold, and dry it flat in the shade, because hanging wet viscose jersey stretches it lengthways. Store it folded, never on a hanger. Keep metallic jersey away from rough surfaces, jewellery clasps and bag hardware, which can catch the metallic yarn.

Frequently asked questions

What should I wear on New Year’s Eve?

One statement piece: metallic, fringe and ruffles all suit the night. Choose stretch and a split so you can dance, and bring a long coat.

Which Shona Joy dress is best for New Year’s Eve?

The Stellar Lurex maxi dresses in Gold and Midnight, the Talitha fringe skirt and top, and the Campbell Ruffle Side Split Maxi Dress in Black.

What colour should I wear for New Year’s Eve?

Gold, silver, black and deep navy are the classic New Year colours. Gold and metallic jersey catch the light at midnight.

Is a maxi dress good for New Year’s Eve?

Yes, especially in stretch jersey with a split, which moves easily. For dancing outdoors, a midi and a mini are easier.

What is the Shona Joy Talitha fringe made of?

The Talitha pieces are a sheer embroidered fringe in 100% polyester. The skirt is lined; the top is unlined and designed to be sheer.

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