New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration. Where we not only reflect on the months left behind, but also look forward to the experiences and adventures that might lie ahead of us in 2013 (granted we make it through the end of the world).

For 2013, I’d like to declare a resolution: To make it even more stylish and fabulous than 2012. Most people look forward to that kiss at the stroke of midnight, but I say screw it. I’m going to start 2013 just as if I’d like to spend every second of the next 365 days: In style.

These 52 weeks will be the year of graduated style for aspiring fashionistas everywhere. Take a look at these dresses, perfect for your New Year’s Eve extravaganza, and achieve that signature style statement needed to start the year off right.

JOA + CLOSET 
Pixie Dust Dress, $40; JoaCloset.com.

Wasteland
Glam Brocade Dress, $115; shopwasteland.com.

Blaque Label
Sequin Mini, $105; RevolveClothing.com.

Alpinestars by Denise Focil
NYC at Midnight Dress, $248; AlpinestarsbyDeniseFocil.com.

Krisa
Long Sleeve Coated Dress, $248; RevolveClothing.com.

Rag & Bone
Renard Dress, $995; MadisonLosAngeles.com.

— Brent Ramsey, Executive Editor

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