What Are You Wearing New Year’s Eve?

Nothing like a shimmery cardigan to up an outfit’s glam factor. This one is $89.99 at zara.com.

Lace is having a moment this season. Rebecca Taylor’s floral lace peplum top ($425, neimanmarcus.com) says you’re up — sedately — for a party.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s lavender sequin Mary Jane pump adds whimsy to a wardrobe, but stays grounded with a block heel. Perfect combo. $385, nordstrom.com.

Left, Eileen Fisher’s metallic-striped scarf with tasseled trim is a go-to party accent, $98, neimanmarcus.com. Right, a floral silk shirt dresses up any bottom. $120, massimodutti.com.

You won’t even need jewelry if you carry this Tory Burch cunning clutch. $254, farfetch.com.

Elevate your evening look with long crystal danglers (left, $129.50, club monaco.com) or, right, with a cabochon and velvet wrap choker ($230), saksfifthavenue.com)

IF YOUR IDEA OF celebrating New Year’s Eve is slipping on your footed pj’s and curling up with a good book, stop reading now. But if you’ve got an occasion to dress up for, we can help.

It’s hard to remember a season when “more is more” dressing was more in fashion. Which means an abundance of ruffled blouses, velvet everything, sequin skirts and tops, metallic shoes and shiny handbags. In a store near you.

But you don’t need to pull out all these bells and whistles to party in, just one well-chosen accessory or item of clothing. Accent your basic black sheath with dangly crystal earrings or a silvery scarf.  A frilly blouse, sequin shoes or a glittery cardigan will make any of your same-old wardrobe choices look brand new.

— Janet Kelly