In regard to New Year's Eve, people either eagerly await the opportunity to drink Champagne while wearing sequins, or they consider it as over-hyped as high school prom.
Whichever side you take, we think New Year's can be the best party of the year for everyone. It's all about the approach. (If you love it already, then we don't need to convince you — just pick up some of these Prosecco glasses and some party horns and start planning your outfit.)
If you're on the fence, you've likely had some bad experiences. Maybe you've been spooked by bad party appetizers, or unsolicited midnight kisses, or forced Champagne consumption when you really wanted a beer. Allow us to let you in on a little secret: New Year's is just a mandatory party. And really, why fight that?
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