The best designers agree on some basic articles to wear on this New Year's Eve celebrations. Simplicity is at the heart of this year's fashion, even evening wear.

1. What to Wear:
A glossy black one-shouldered satin dress. Don't go out like a Christmas tree, wear only a few accessories. If you are unsure about "putting on" or "taking off," always take off. Simple, minimal, but grand.
2. What's a good party combination for a twenty-something these holidays? How about for a forty-something? Find a dress that suits your personality, more so than your age. A paillete black skirt (squared sequin) and a sleeveless mohair top is perfect for both ages.
3. What other colors besides black can we wear for a night out? Any color, but preferably in a deep tone. We recommend black because it's a color that looks good on everybody, is comfortable, safe and flexible. Other alternatives are garnets, blues and greens in subtle hues.
4. What accessories go well with a nightdress? The minimum. Only a small item to complement your outfit: a ring, a bracelet, a pair of earrings...pick few but good.

Basic items for a night out:
-Long satin dresses with tube tops. -Tight sequin dresses with skirts below the knee.
-Black lamé dresses and tops with deep cleavage and spaghetti straps
-Long and wide crêpe skirts (that go with any top)
-Skirts, dresses, tops, etc. with a gem-like shine
-Velvet or square sequined tops
-Mules or embroidered flats
-Small velvet or rhinestone purses -Rhinestone chokers -Long earrings -Silk shawl

Terra suggests:
Long crêpe skirt + black tube top with a gem-like shine + high-heeled embroidered mules + silk shawl.