Stunning New Years party dresses

Welcoming in the New Year 2009 is a night you'll want to remember - so shopping for a new dress is a MUST !

However you usually celebrate, if you're going somewhere new, do ask a little about the event - where and when do people gather , is there a fireworks display (can you watch from indoors) and what celebrations usually happen.

Most women choose a cocktail-style dress for a New Year's Eve party - there's a reason for that.

If you're wearing a long gown, having a celebration knees up or doing the conga at the end of the night could be difficult.

Certainly, singing or dancing to Auld Lang Syne requires being able to move around easily - so you need to choose a dress which allows for movement.

Alternatively, smart trousers with a glitzy gold or silver top can look suitably glamorous without costing the earth.

For more formal occasions, longer dresses may well be appropriate - check out your invitation or photos of previous events.

Don't forget those accessories - shoes, bags & jewelry

The right accessories can make or break your outfit - it's what takes an ordinary dress and make's it into a Cinderella ballgown.

Pretty white satin sandals with rhinestone-style trim

Gold, silver/white and bronze sandals - ideal for the party season

Simple white or black sandals with a glitzy trim are a great addition to any womans wardrobe - for parties and special occasions.