5 Party Coats So Pretty You Won’t Want to Take Them Off

Treat yourself to a fancy shmancy jacket for all your parties this winter.

By Courtney Thompson Dec 22, 2016, 10:18 AM ET

The New Year is nearly upon us, and our social dockets are bursting at the seams with engagements. But as soon as Christmas is behind us, all eyes are going to be on that other biggest night of the year—New Year’s Eve. Yes, having an actual plan for the evening is important, but who’s with me when I say that finding a NYE plan is way stressful? If you decide to go out, you’re going to be anxious about lines, crowds, and crazy drivers. If you decide to stay in, you don’t want to be bored or depressed—who wants to kick the new year off on that note?

So instead of worrying about what we’ll be doing that night—the best plans always come together at the eleventh hour anyhow—let’s focus on our outfits instead, shall we? If you don’t have the dress, heels, or bag nailed down by now, don’t sweat it, you still have time. But let’s not forget the all-important party coat. Sure, you could throw on your everyday black wool jacket—the very same one you wear to the grocery store, on your commute, and while waiting in line at the pharmacy—or you could find something a bit more special, that complements your party outfit (instead of acting like a wet blanket). We’ve rounded up five numbers that are so furry and sparkly and FUN, you could almost wear nothing underneath. Now wouldn’t that be a way to roll into 2017…