5 Thrifty New Year's Eve Outfits

New Year's Day is only three days away and "The Fashion Guy" Lawrence Zarian is stopping by with five super affordable ensembles you can put together to bring in 2009 and impress your friends.

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Look 1: Day To Night
For those busy women on the go, just add a few "instant shots" of trend and not only will you go from day to night, but you'll bring in the new year extremely warm and definitely in style. never under estimate the power of style.
Items:
• Worthington, form fitting black, lurex turtle neck: $15 (was $36)
• a.n.a / a new approach black trapeze jacket: $20 ( was $55)
• Worthington pleated, modern fit wide legged slacks: $18
• Tall black boots: $48 (originally were $150)
• Worthington leather gloves: $20 (were $44)
• Worthington ombre faux croc satchel: $29.00 (was $48)
Total Cost: $150

Look 2: An American Beauty
When the clock strikes 12 o'clock, be the first to say happy new year, dressed as an all american beauty.
Items:
• Exclusive JC Penney label - American Living - black spaghetti strap, velvet dress with chiffon ruched detailing: $50 (was $110)
• Worthington textured tights: $7 (were $10)
• Worthington, black satin cross front pumps: $40 (was: $60)
• Black bag: $20
Total Cost: $117

Look 3: Time To Party
It was fun in '08 but it's party time in '09 with fun, festive party dresses.
Items:
• Nicole by Nicole Miller Silver and gold foil dress with bow detailing: $25 (originally $80)
• Black Worthington tights: $6 (were $12)
• a.n.a / A New Approach black, pleated capelet: $20 (was $55)
• Black clutch: $26 (was: $38)
• Scarlett gold jacqueline ferrar gladiator sandal: $40 (was $55)
Total Cost: $117

Look 4: Magical In Magenta
Why not say happy new year in color this year to bring in a new year and a new you.
Items:
• bisou bisou by Michel Bohbot magenta halter dress: $35 (was $70)
• Evening shoes: $45
• JC Penney jewelry store's mystic topaz ring: $49.99
• JC Penney jewelry store's mystic topaz pendant: $49.99
• 10 karat diamond studs: $150 (was $419)
Total Cost: $329.98 (jewelry included)

Look 5: Classic And Elegant
For men, the only way to step in the new year is to go classic, sophisticated and elegant in stafford performance separates. It's a black tie look that can take a man from day to night and right on to the red carpet.
Items:
• Blazer: $108 (was $200)
• Slacks: $54 (was $100)
• Black dress shoes $75
• Black fitted shirt by stafford essentials: $17.50 (was $35)
• J Ferrar black narrow tie with pocket square: $15 (was $28.50)
Total Cost: $269.50