New Year’s Eve is a tricky holiday because we all expect so much from just one day. The holiday is supposed to somehow tie up 2025 in a nice bow while providing the most epic setup for the new year. It’s why so many people are intimidated by the day, especially what to wear for it. How do you dress in a way that feels celebratory and hopeful but also fabulous? New York designer Nili Lotan has some ideas.

Lotan’s brand has been worn by cool girls like Sabrina Carpenter, Hailey Bieber, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Scarlett Johansson. Her designs feel particularly New York, in that they’re comfortable enough to wear on the go but have an energy that’s undeniably cool. The sweaters have sumptuous texture, leather jackets have a sleek sheen, and pants have that enviable slouch that’s impossible to imitate.

Ahead of the New Year, Lotan is taking the time to offer advice on how to dress for the intimidating holiday and how to distill her particular brand of cool into your outfit.