Dress up, go out this New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is right around the corner. If you're lacking in plans, look no further than our guide to doing it right in Brooklyn. Even if you have plans, check it out.

As for what you're going to wear, ladies, we've also got you covered. Check out these offerings from some of the borough's best boutiques and shops. We found the perfect items in which you can ring in the New Year — dresses that are chic yet still affordable (well, there’s one splurge in there).

Abby Z Lace Wrap Dress

This lace wrap dress is sexy and comfortable at the same time, making for the perfect evening out look and feel. You’ll also feel smart – find it at vintage Boerum Hill shop Re/Dress NYC for $49, marked down from the original $249!

Re/Dress NYC [109 Boerum Pl. between Pacific and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 522-7962].

Sequined Stefani Mini Dress

All eyes will be on you in this sequined Stefani mini dress ($68). Thanks to its relaxed A-line shape, it’s an easy fit, but it won’t take much to look stunning in this shimmery showstopper by Tulle. Find it at Fred Flare in Greenpoint.

Fred Flare [131 Meserole Ave. near Leonard Street in Greenpoint, (718) 349-1257].

Rebecca Taylor Sparkle Sweetheart Dress

It didn’t take long to find this silk stunner at Cobble Hill’s Diane T., a go-to shop for party cocktail dresses. This light, peek-a-boo sequined stunner by Rebecca Taylor ($475) creates the perfect silhouette for a night out, has a sweet strapless sweetheart neckline, so you can dress it up even more with a necklace, and a banded waist for a nice fit. The pleated A-line skirt also adds flirty movement.

Diane T. [174 Court St. between Congress and Amity streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 923-5777].

Strapless Mesh Cross Over Mini Dress

You can’t go wrong with this sateen skirt combo ($42) by Fashion to Figure, a trendy, contemporary plus-size women’s apparel chain for sizes 12-26 that recently opened in Kings Plaza Shopping Mall. The strapless piece creates a classic yet edgy look that you can pair with heels and hoop earrings. And it has pockets, which is always a plus.

Fashion to Figure at the Kings Plaza Shopping Mall [5100 Kings Plaza at E. 53rd Place in Marine Park, (718) 377-7040].

My Tribe Steel Rouged Front Dress

Look effortlessly glamorous this New Year’s Eve with this steel grey rouged front dress by My Tribe ($74). Complete the chic ensemble with a tri-color multi chain necklace by Lulu ($29), and a matching grey clutch with glass crystals by Paris Designs ($44). You can get the whole look at Suzette LaValle’s new boutique in Clinton Hill.

Suzette LaValle [923 Fulton St. between Waverly and Clinton avenues in Clinton Hill, (646) 281-4029].

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A novel idea

What if your heroes are found at the bookstore instead of the ballpark? What if books are your game?

For David Bukszpan, they are, so he teamed up with a friend to launch Novel-T, which produces jersey-style literary t-shirts of famous writers and characters.

Bukszpan explains: “Last year, riding the 4 train after work one day, I saw all these folks on their way to a Yankee game wearing jerseys for Jeter, A-Rod, Petitte, Mantle, Mattingly, etc. I thought, man, it’s great to be able to show your support for your heroes. Too bad my heroes are mostly writers.

“So the thought struck me: why not jerseys for the folks I identify with? Why can’t I show my support for Whitman, or Huck Finn, or crazy old Ahab?”

The public is invited to the launch party and BBQ for Novel-T September 20 from 2-5 p.m. on the deck of Freebird Books, 123 Columbia Street.

The first line of shirts, which will be available for purchase through Freebird, will be debuted, and one dollar from each shirt will go to Eggers’ 826NYC Project, a nonprofit based in Park Slope to help kids, ages six to 18, with their writing skills.

Each shirt features the name of a writer or character on the back, above a number. On the front, each “player” has his/her own unique graphic. There are nine players on the first “team”: Whitman, Bartleby, Finn, Sawyer, Ahab, Dick (Moby), Prynne, Thoreau and Poe. There’s also a second, special edition Poe shirt, bringing the inaugural line of shirts up to 10.

New lines will debut as demand warrants. The first line is limited to the American canon, but future lines will feature foreign writers and characters, and more.

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