Celebrating in style

Already counting down to 2023, Villas&Golfe brings together three Portuguese designers for a brief analysis of the New Year and the right look to wear. Using the views of Micaela Oliveira, Diogo Miranda and Nuno Gama, find out all about the tips that will make the last night of the year an unforgettable one.

New Year’s Eve is prone to various interpretations. For many, it is an important landmark, which deserves no regard for modesty. For others, it is of little significance, being a day that does not require added expense or eccentric customs. That’s why we decided to explore different ways of looking at the celebration, from suggestions for eternal party animals to those who value the serenity of their home, accompanied by the comfort of the fireplace and a good film.

The tips that will make the last night of the year an unforgettable one

The personality of any outfit comes, first and foremost, from the importance attached to the circumstance. Each of them has their own opinion, but the three designers agree on one thing: New Year’s Eve should be experienced in the way that makes most sense for each person. Even so, tastes aside, it’s important to understand that what we wear says a lot about us. So, whatever your choice of look, remember that you’re building your social image for the world, or ultimately, for yourself.

For irreverent and daring dancing queens, Diogo’s suggestion is a tracksuit with stilettos, which goes beyond the common beauty standards. For a formal woman, on the other hand, Micaela advises a black dress with pearls, «it’s the classic». And if sustainability is a concern, you can always opt for «some family garment», Diogo Miranda suggests. Micaela adds reusing a dress that can be converted. Or, even better, create a piece from scratch, «designed and made of sustainable materials». If vintage is your style, Diogo suggests a sparkly dress. Colours also have their degree of importance, and, in fact, Nuno Gama knows all about this: «The colours of New Year’s Eve are on the darker side: dark blue, brown... These are the hues that give us formality and mystery. The night has to do with exactly that». He stresses, however, that «we should try to coordinate our clothes with the group we’re with, so that we don’t stand out too much or too little, as this could become offensive». The female designer puts her money on noble and elegant colours, such as gold, silver, black and white.

To step into the New Year with the «right foot», the designers also suggest some pieces that cannot be missing in men’s and women’s wardrobes, from black shoes, jeans and leather jackets to black and sparkly dresses. Still, they predict that the trends will be within see-through items, sustainable materials, silks and international mixtures of styles. That said, all that is left is to flip the question, «What will the designers be wearing on New Year’s Eve?» Surprisingly, even they don’t know the answer, they can just guarantee that they’ll add a special touch, matching each of their styles.