Birthday dinners are the perfect occasion to dress up! Choosing the right outfit can depend on the location, dress code, and whether you’re the host or a guest. So, I’m sharing an edit of outfits you can wear to all different types of birthday dinners, including your own!
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What To Wear To A Birthday Dinner
I’m breaking today’s post down into two categories – birthday dinner outfits when you’re a guest and birthday outfits when it’s your birthday. Either way, the right combination of outfit, shoes, and accessories will help you feel stylish. Basically, when you put everything together, you should feel comfortable and stylish so that you can focus on enjoying the event. Practicality and versatility are also always in the back of my mind – even when I’m shopping for a special occasion.
Is There A Dress Code For Birthday Dinners
Choosing a birthday dinner outfit comes down to knowing the setting, dress code, and your role in the celebration! There isn’t a specific dress code or outfit formula for birthday dinners, but your outfit typically depends on the venue, time, and type of celebration.
What Do You Wear To A Birthday Dinner
You can honestly wear most of these outfits to either your own birthday dinner or as a guest for someone else’s birthday!
What To Wear To A Birthday Dinner As A Guest
Polka Dot Skirt
This polka dot skirt is a lot of fun, but it’s not too over the top in a way that will take attention away from the actual birthday star. For cooler nights, this skirt works seamlessly with a cropped jacket. You can style the skirt with flats like I did, or you can wear it with heeled sandals or even boots. You know I love versatility, and this skirt has it – you can wear this skirt to work or to grab coffee with your friends, too!
Casual Dinner Outfit
This outfit is perfect for a casual birthday dinner in the fall or spring. It’s honestly a great option if you don’t have time to change between work and the birthday dinner! An oversized, cozy sweater pairs perfectly with these linen-blend pants. I love how the flowers on the sweater bring in a transitional season feel. These pants are also easy to dress up or down, so you can wear heels to elevate your outfit.
What To Wear To Your Birthday Dinner
You can really wear anything you want to your own birthday dinner. There are no rules because it’s your celebration! You can wear a sequin dress or a pair of your favorite jeans. Here are a few ideas.
Sequin Birthday Dinner Outfit
I’ve been obsessed with this sequin skirt since it came out, and I love how they styled it with this funky button up. This feels perfect for the birthday girl who wants to dress up but still feel comfortable. This outfit honestly resonates so much with me because I always love a button up but I also want to have fun or edgy pieces in my outfit. And, a sequin skirt is definitely fun.
Elevated Casual Birthday Outfit for Warm Weather
If you want something a little casual but not too casual, this dress is so fun. Stripes are the best pattern to lean into when it’s warm outside. I wore this for a quick dinner out with my family, but you can easily elevate this dress with sandals and jewelry! If cool colors look good on you, this dress is a great option!
Statement Dress for Warm Weather Birthday Dinner
I wore this linen-blend dress for my birthday dinner with my family, but it’s honestly perfect for a fun birthday dinner with friends too. It also comes in a brighter summer print right now, which has tons of sizes in stock.
One of the reasons I love this dress is you can wear it with just about any shoes. I wore flats because we walked to dinner, but it would look so good with heeled sandals or a pair of espadrilles. Click here for a similar style bag.
Knit Skirt With Boots or Sandals
This knit skirt is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s classic, chic, and comfortable. It’s just high waisted enough to sit perfectly in my opinion. This outfit also looks good with heeled sandals for a spring or early fall birthday dinner. It comes in navy and burgundy at the time of me writing this post, but Sezane has typically brought it back into stock in the fall in other colors. There’s a matching sweater, but I also love this skirt with a button up or a tank top and cropped jacket.
I hope this post gives you an outfit or some inspiration for birthday dinner outfits! Be sure to sign up for my email list if you want to hear more from me on style and travel. XO
