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Style Guide: Birthday Outfits

Jan 30, 2013 at 4:00am by Lauren Conrad

According to Coco Chanel, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” I couldn’t agree more—especially when a birthday is in the mix. I think a lot of women lose sight of this notion when it comes time to get dressed for a big event, such as a birthday. (Think down-to-here tops and up-to-there mini skirts.) Personally, I prefer looks that are a bit more modest, but fashion forward and fun. Seeing as my birthday is just a few days away, I thought it would be nice to share a few of my favorite tips and outfit inspirations for birthday dressing… Click through the slideshow to check them out!

Which look is your favorite? Also, do you have a great birthday outfit to share? Upload your best birthday style snapshot and share the image link below for a chance to be a Chic of the Week! Click here to learn how.

XO Lauren

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I love this look for a dinner and drinks type of outing. Just be sure to wear something that will let you shine above the rest. I love sparkly statement necklaces or bold colored jackets.

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    • Curly Mimi
      Curly Mimi
      Mar 13, 2013 at 8:49am
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      I honestly have fallen in love with the black dress - where can I find that gorgeous LBD? What brand is it?
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    • allyson irwin
      allyson irwin
      Feb 10, 2013 at 4:24pm
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      Yes, what brand is that LBD???
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    • Petra Zeller
      Petra Zeller
      Feb 5, 2013 at 12:26pm
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      love this birthday outfit ideas.
      I love my birthday outfit from my birthday last summer. You can find the photo here http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/2602421 (I do it also to the gallery but I dont know if that work) or you can take a look on the blog post here http://www.sweetsoflife86.blogspot.com/2012/06/outfit-post-birthday-style.html/

      xo, Petra
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    • Lindsay Roberts
      Lindsay Roberts
      Feb 4, 2013 at 5:40pm
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      WHERE can I find that LBD?!
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    • Melissa mould
      Melissa mould
      Feb 4, 2013 at 2:42pm
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      i absolutely love that dress styled with the blazer and bold necklace - very chic.

      I write a UK style blog and post daily outfits, I often post my evening looks too :)

      http://www.mediamarmalade.com

      Mel x
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    • Amy
      Amy
      Feb 3, 2013 at 12:23pm
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      It was just my 23rd birthday last week and I actually used some of these tips from this, I wore a shimmery metallic little party dress with some pops of color with my necklace and bracelet for a playful touch.

      http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3611414
      http://pinkgoeswitheverything.wordpress.com/2013/02/02/style-saturday-birthday-outfit/
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    • tiffany newman
      tiffany newman
      Feb 2, 2013 at 9:03am
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      i have so nice stuff for my birthday but since my style is diff i like looking like the 80s and some metal meets punk meets breakfast at tiffanies lol
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    • Peggy
      Peggy
      Feb 2, 2013 at 7:27am
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      I love dressing up for my birthday! Thanks for the ideas :)

      http://www.ohthethingsyoucanwear.blogspot.com
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    • Erika Jeanine
      Erika Jeanine
      Feb 1, 2013 at 12:38pm
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      That LBD is the most gorgeous I have ever seen, no lie. I would kill to own that dress. I have no clue who it's by, but I would like to take a guess that it's out of my price range.
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    • Sung-Yeh Nordquist
      Sung-Yeh Nordquist
      Feb 1, 2013 at 8:11am
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      This was posted on my birthday! :-)
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    • Amenah Hussein
      Amenah Hussein
      Feb 1, 2013 at 5:13am
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      Happy Birthday Lauren coxo
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    • Leanne
      Leanne
      Jan 31, 2013 at 9:49pm
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      Gorgeous outfits. I'd wear them all.

      Love from South Africa

      http://arumlilea.blogspot.com
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    • Ivana Ilovska
      Ivana Ilovska
      Jan 31, 2013 at 4:30pm
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      LOVE the third outfit best!!! This weekend is my BIRTHDAY so I plan to wear black peplum skirt combined with burgundy lace tee :) awww i'm soooo excited & can't wait. I'm looking forward to this B-day LADIES NIGHT!
      Here it is one of my favorite B-day looks I ever wore http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3597753/b-day-girl.
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    • Ann-Krystin Rehberger
      Ann-Krystin Rehberger
      Jan 31, 2013 at 12:08pm
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      I LOVE the first one. I looks so lovely!
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    • Taanjaa
      Taanjaa
      Jan 31, 2013 at 11:02am
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      I love things that sparkels!

      http://tanjaslookbook.blogspot.com/
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    • Lexann
      Lexann
      Jan 31, 2013 at 10:06am
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      Lauren, I have loved you for a very long time for a lot of reasons, but I think i just found out why i really love you so much... We have the same birthday!
      Happy Birthday a day early. Enjoy!
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    • Kate Shirley
      Kate Shirley
      Jan 31, 2013 at 9:33am
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      I LOVE "show some shimmer" too perfect for a birthday!
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    • Kylie Miller
      Kylie Miller
      Jan 31, 2013 at 9:23am
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      I love dressing up on my birthday :) Check out my blog: http://thechicstreetblog.blogspot.com/
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    • Ashley
      Ashley
      Jan 31, 2013 at 6:10am
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      Outfit from my 20th birthday a couple months back. Dress was from Asos and shoes from ebay

      http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3594195/20th
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    • Katie Robinson
      Katie Robinson
      Jan 30, 2013 at 5:58pm
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      My 21st birthday is coming up in May and I am super excited for it but also have no idea what to wear?!? Great tips and this blog comes at the perfect time, just before I embark on the hunt for the perfect outfit.
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    • Nicole Fosco
      Nicole Fosco
      Jan 30, 2013 at 5:40pm
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      Very blurry :( Blue lace dress from Nordstrom and coral belt from Forever 21. I had on multicolor wedges from Target as well. This was my favorite birthday outfit.

      http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3592225
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    • Nicole Fosco
      Nicole Fosco
      Jan 30, 2013 at 5:39pm
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      My friend & I on her 23rd birthday. I'm wearing leather leggings from Urban Outfitters, a black lace bandeau from Francesca's and a sheer nude top with open back from Francesca's as well. I was also wearing Madden Girl tribal print wedges, which unfortunately didn't make the picture.

      http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3592218
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    • elisabeth
      elisabeth
      Jan 30, 2013 at 5:29pm
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      in absolute love with all of these looks! thank you for posting!! <3
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    • Molly Spining
      Molly Spining
      Jan 30, 2013 at 3:56pm
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      I just had my birthday last weekend! I think I covered most of your tips though with my look :) http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3591714/birthday-outfit
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    • Lily P.
      Lily P.
      Jan 30, 2013 at 2:59pm
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      I have my birthday too in a few days,thanks for the ideas Lauren :)
      I like all of them!
      xo Lily
      http://alltimeclas-chic.blogspot.gr/
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