Fashion is suitable

"But you can never go wrong with the classic little black dress ," she added.

For a more casual get together such as a house party, fitted jeans or leggings paired with a dressy top is a good way to get noticed without going overboard.

And New Year's Eve is the perfect time for men to show off their dapper sides.

Alan Pressman, a clothing specialist and manager at Cohen's Clothiers, urges men to ditch the tattered sweat pants and t-shirts for sport coats, turtle necks and a nice pair of denim jeans.