Lucky Colors To Wear When Celebrating The 2016 New Year
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2016 is the year of Fire Monkey. If you love and believe in horoscopes, you know that wearing specific colors for the New Year party can bring you all manner of luck and success in the upcoming year. So what are the lucky colors to wear to befriend the Fire Monkey?
Red
Red is probably the fieriest (and sexiest) color there is — perfect to attract good luck in 2016 and turn heads on the New Year Eve.
Wear a red pleated evening dress - this look is guaranteed to make every jaw drop. Inject a dash of casualness into this look by slipping into gold leather heeled sandals.
Roberto CavalliPleated Knitted Long Dress$2,179
ValentinoPleated Panel Gown$9,980
MarchesaNotte Embellished Evening Gown$1,496
You can look seriously chic without exerting much effort in a red jumpsuit. You could perhaps get a little creative when it comes to footwear and class up your ensemble with black and gold leather pumps.
Roland MouretHerring Jumpsuit$2,295
Forever 21Self Tie Tasseled Jumpsuit$29
AsosCollection Jumpsuit With Wrap Front And Cut Out Back And Self Tie$48
For a look that's polished and red carpet-worthy, go for a red evening dress.
ThakoonDraped Satin Crepe Gown$1,990
J. MendelLong Sleeve Draped Silk Wrap Gown$3,400
BCBGMAXAZRIAElinne Cutout Woven Gown$368
Teaming a white dress shirt with a red lace maxi skirt is a good idea for a casually stylish ensemble. When not sure about the footwear, go with blue embellished satin pumps.
FactoryCut To The Lace Maxi Skirt Burgundy$68
Nasty GalFactory Not A Love Story Lace Maxi Skirt$68
No BrandFactory Just In Lace Maxi Skirt Burgundy$78
Rock a red slit evening dress to look stunning. Play down your getup with silver embellished leather pumps.
HalstonHeritage Tie Front Satin Slip Gown$122$495
Roberto CavalliFloor Length Silk Gown$2,987$4,979
No BrandMarchesa Notte Sleeveless Gown With Slit$795
This combination of a tan silk button down blouse and red wide leg pants is super easy to put together in seconds time, helping you look chic and prepared for anything without spending a ton of time searching through your closet. If you don't know how to finish off, complement this ensemble with a pair of beige pumps.
CherokeeWorkwear Scrubs Pull On Cargo Pant$5$16
IvyrevelWide Leg Trousers With Knot Detail At Waist$13
Max MaraDuomo Wide Leg Trousers$575
Dress in a red evening dress and you'll look devastatingly stunning. For a more casual touch, why not introduce a pair of beige leather heeled sandals to the mix?
Badgley MischkaStrapless Sweetheart Neck Gown Red$550
FavianaSweetheart Chiffon Gown$258
Nicole MillerStrapless Crepe Gown$395
If the dress code calls for an elegant yet cool outfit, consider wearing a red satin party dress. This outfit is rounded off really well with black leather pumps.
Cynthia RowleyPleated Satin Skater Dress$328
BebeSatin Deep V Neck Dress$139
Kate SpadeNew York Open Back Bow Dress$448
A black blazer and a red jumpsuit are true essentials if you're putting together a casual wardrobe that matches up to the highest sartorial standards. Up your outfit by finishing with black suede pumps.
ValentinoOne Shoulder Jumpsuit$5,200
Sara BattagliaPanelled Jumpsuit$3,406Roland MouretHerring Jumpsuit$2,295
Why not dress in a red coat and a black mini skirt? As well as super functional, these two items look good paired together. A pair of black suede over the knee boots rounds off this look very nicely.
Saint LaurentHeart Print Blouse$1,250
GivenchyFlared Sleeve Blouse$1,495
Alexander McQueenDraped Blouse$1,145
Yellow
Another color of the Fire feng shui element is Yellow. Consider celebrating the 2016 New Year in an elegant lace dress in lemon yellow or a jumpsuit in mustard.
Consider wearing a yellow chiffon evening dress for a chic and classy look. Silver leather heeled sandals will add a fun touch to your outfit.
Notte by MarchesaEmbellished Silk Chiffon Gown$1,000
J.CrewArabelle Long Dress In Silk Chiffon$365
Laundry by Shell...Horseshoe Neck Chiffon Gown Canary Yellow$113
Dress in a yellow bodycon dress for a comfortable look that's also well-executed. Tan leather pumps will give a sense of sophistication to an otherwise everyday look.
Roberto CavalliTribal Striped V Neck Dress$1,192
PrettyLittleThingLace Asymmetric Frill Detail Bodycon Dress$42$61
VesperMidi Pencil Dress With Deep Neck In Lemon$36
Combining a yellow short sleeve blouse with a black ruffle pencil skirt is an on-point option for a laid-back and cool outfit. Complete this ensemble with yellow horizontal striped leather pumps and ta-da: the look is complete.
No BrandGiuliana Romanno Deep V Neck Loose Blouse$363
Saint LaurentBallet T Shirt$550
DKNYDropped Hem T Shirt$249
Turn every head in the room in a yellow lace fit and flare dress. Our favorite of a great number of ways to complement this outfit is with yellow leather heeled sandals.
No BrandMartha Medeiros Lace Flared Dress$2,597
ValentinoLace A Line Dress$2,677
Sue WongLace Fit Flare Dress$308
Want to infuse your wardrobe with some effortless chic? Rock a yellow jumpsuit. Hesitant about how to finish off? Complete your ensemble with mint leather heeled sandals to step up the wow factor.
Cédric CharlierDrop Waist Playsuit$795
P.A.R.O.S.H.V Neck Playsuit$274
P.A.R.O.S.H.V Neck Jumpsuit$338
Go for a yellow evening dress to look utterly stunning. Introduce gold leather heeled sandals to the mix to instantly amp up the appeal of this ensemble.
ValentinoFloral Lace Gown$6,273
ValentinoFloral Macram Gown$8,390
No BrandEmannuelle Junqueira Embellished Maxi Dress$544$1,555
Swing into something classic yet current in a yellow sheath dress. This ensemble is finished off perfectly with a pair of white leather pumps.
Roberto CavalliV Neck Fitted Knit Dress$1,779
A.L.C.Sleeveless Fitted Dress$365
Oscar de la RentaBrocade Pencil Dress$2,190
Consider wearing a yellow cutout evening dress for a devastatingly gorgeous look. Go ahead and introduce blue suede pumps to the equation for a more casual twist.
Stella McCartneyCady Dress$4,585
GivenchyOne Shoulder Asymmetric Cutout Crepe Gown$5,590
VersaceAsymmetrical Cutout Silk Crepe Dress$4,337
Nail the casually stylish ensemble in a yellow jumpsuit. Take an otherwise everyday getup down a more glamorous path by wearing a pair of beige leather heeled sandals.
Forever 21Layered Lace Paneled Jumpsuit$17
BoohooDiane Panel Cut Out Back Detail Jumpsuit$46
BoohooCarrie Basic Cami Jumpsuit$20
Orange
Orange is both fiery and festive. No doubt, you’ll look fabulous in a coral shift dress or a tangerine gown.
For a look that's totally drool-worthy, dress in an orange evening dress.
No BrandGiuliana Romanno Panelled Long Dress$786
No BrandZuhair Murad One Shoulder Fitted Dress$6,607
Elie SaabPleated Belted Gown$1,513$3,782
As you can see here, looking incredibly chic doesn't take that much time. Just choose an orange silk sheath dress and you'll look incredibly chic. When in doubt about what to wear on the shoe front, go with gold leather heeled sandals.
Victoria BeckhamFitted Midi Dress$2,100
No BrandIlja Sleeveless Fitted Dress$820
Jason WuFitted Dress$1,895
Show that you do semi-casual like no-one else by wearing an orange shift dress. This ensemble is complemented perfectly with a pair of black chunky leather pumps.
CarvenTied Cuffs Shift Dress$471
ValentinoLace Shift Dress$2,990
Sofie D'hooreShift Dress$548
When the situation permits casual style, wear an orange bodycon dress. Play down the casualness of this outfit with beige leather pumps.
Dsquared2Bodycon Dress$479
ASOS DESIGNOne Shoulder Scallop Pephem Midi Dress$48
The GirlcodeBandage Square Neck Mini Dress In Orange$44$49
Go for an orange shift dress to exude class and sophistication. Complete your ensemble with a pair of tan leather pumps and ta-da: your outfit is complete.
CarvenTied Cuffs Shift Dress$471ValentinoLace Shift Dress$2,990Sofie D'hooreShift Dress$548
Reach for a violet blazer and orange shorts for a simple ensemble that's also well put together. A chic pair of black leather heeled sandals is an easy way to va-va-voom this look.
Polo Ralph LaurenPleated Shorts$179
VersaceClassic Shorts$166
KenzoLayered Shorts$293
Reach for an orange jumpsuit for a standout look. To give your ensemble a more elegant twist, why not add a pair of beige leather heeled sandals to the mix?
Stella McCartneyV Neck Jumpsuit$1,555
CourregesCourrges Sleeveless Playsuit$790
No BrandNovis Wide Leg Jumpsuit$1,295
This combo of a red blazer and orange wide leg pants is an interesting balance between absolutely chic and edgy. If you're not sure how to round off, a pair of tan leather pumps is a winning option.
Derek LamHigh Waisted Wide Legged Trousers$598$1,495
Diane von Furste...Flared Trousers$206$344
No BrandVictoria Victoria Beckham Tailored Flared Trousers$533
Opt for an orange sheath dress to create a totaly stylish and pulled together outfit. Complement your outfit with white leather pumps and you're all done and looking spectacular.
Victoria BeckhamFitted Midi Dress$2,100
VersaceSleeveless Sheath Dress With Button Accents$645
HalstonHeritage Ruched Stretch Jersey Mini Dress$295
If you have already planned your outfit for the party and it's not a shade of red, orange or yellow – don't worry. In 2016, the Chinese New Year starts on February 8, 2016. This gives you another chance to celebrate, this time in the Fire Monkey's lucky colors.
No matter what colors you wear for the New Year celebration, good luck and all the best to you in 2016!
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