With the new year right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about an outfit for the big night. Take a minute out of your Christmas shopping agenda to check out 10 perfect dresses for the first hours of 2011.

Alexander McQueen Jersey Samurai-Print Dress - $2,165 at Bergdorf Goodman

Issa Strapless sequined silk dress - $586 at Net-a-Porter

Lanvin Jersey-silk sequin draped t-shirt dress - $2,485 at Lanvin

Alice + Olivia "Priscilla" Bustier Dress - $495 at Bloomingdales

Express Metallic one-shoulder banded dress - $79.90 at Express

D&G Ocelot Print Stretch Satin Bustier Dress - $625 at Nordstrom

ABS Silk organza strapless dress - $330 at Saks

Badgley Mischka Platinum Label black silk georgette covered sequined v-neck dress - $259.20 at Bluefly

Motel Spider mesh dress - $80 at Nasty Gal

French Connection Morningstar knits dress - $298 at French Connection