23 Chic Birthday Dinner Outfit Ideas

A birthday dinner is an event where you’ll want to look your best. So what should you dig out of the wardrobe? Peerspace is here to help with 23 chic birthday dinner outfit ideas to try on. From dress casual to black tie, our attire options include something for every kind of party.

1. Go one and done with a strapless party dress

Choosing a birthday dinner outfit idea doesn’t have to be a complicated project. You’re 90% of the way there with a strapless party dress. Solid shades like black, red, and blue are the classic option. But it’s your birthday so add some patterns, sequins, or floral print if that’s your jam!

2. Keep it simple with jeans and a white sweater

A white sweater and jeans is a perfect outfit for a casual birthday dinner with family and friends. It’s a look that’s color-coordinated, well put-together, and includes things you probably already have in your closet.

Now that we have the outfit squared away, you should do the same with the birthday dinner venue! Peerspace can help with that as well. We have spaces like this British heritage manor in Salt Lake City, UT, with space for dozens of guests to celebrate a birthday over dinner together.

3. Pick out a broken suit combination

The broken suit is just the right balance between dressy and formal for men. Start with a suit jacket and button-down shirt but choose jeans, khakis, or other non-dress pants as your bottom. You can also reverse it with suit trousers and a sweater or patterned button-down shirt.

4. Choose a flashy jumpsuit

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Jumpsuits are a fashionable choice for almost any occasion. For a birthday dinner, why not elevate your look with a flashier version with sequins, rhinestones, or a bold pattern?

5. Go dress casual with a blazer with a fitted midi dress 

If you want to look nice without going too dressy, a blazer is a versatile top to start with. As for the bottom, a fitted midi dress is all you need to complete the look. A black dress is the classic option, but you could always choose a different color or pattern if it’s more your style.

6. Try the unique lumberjack look for an outdoor birthday dinner party

Many birthday guys and gals choose an outdoor event venue to celebrate instead of a party loft or private dinner room. Match that theme with the lumberjack look! Layers are key to this look, as is red plaid. Blue jeans or sturdy trousers in a neutral shade are the bottoms of choice here.

Check out these dinner party themes for your group to add some spice to your birthday meal!

7. Use a patterned cardigan for a layered outfit

Layers are one way to bring different colors and fabrics together appealingly. The first shirt you wear might be a simple white t-shirt or something in a solid color. Next, add a button-down shirt with the collar left undone. And complete the look with a patterned cardigan for cool-weather birthday dinner outfit ideas!

8. Put together an all-black ensemble

Black is such a stylish color to work with. You can easily make a chic birthday dinner outfit using this color alone! Black leggings with a matching jacket, heels, and handbag are a stunning, party-ready look that’s easy to pull off.

9. Stay cozy in an oversized sweater

Cool weather birthday dinner outfit ideas include building around an oversized sweater. Fall and winter is sweater weather, so choose your favorite patterned or solid color sweater. And add a pair of trousers, jeans, or a midi skirt, followed by boots!

10. Walk into the venue with over-the-knee boots

Boots range from functional to highly stylish; and over-the-knee boots are definitely the latter! Pair them with leggings and a skirt so everyone can see the full length of these long boots. Solid colors are our preference here, with black being especially chic in an all-black ensemble.

11. Choose a stylish sport coat

A sport coat, unlike a suit jacket, can be worn without suit trousers. Yet it’s still dressy enough for a formal birthday dinner where you want to look your best. A solid-colored sports coat with few pockets or subdued patterns is best!

12. Keep it coordinated with a monochrome outfit

One way to organize a beautiful birthday dinner outfit idea is by using a single shade for the entire thing. A color that’s vibrant without being overpowering is best. Some of our favorite options include burgundy, forest green, blue, and white. But it’s your birthday so rock that hot pink maxi dress if that’s your preference! 

13. Bring some flair to the party with sequins

Some people prefer a bit more pizazz to their outfit. If that’s your approach, then go for a sequin-covered outfit. For a touch of sequins, a handbag or statement dress might be enough, but you could always show up with a sequin midi dress or blazer instead so there’s no doubt who the birthday girl is!

14. Add some pearls and other formal jewelry 

Planning a birthday party at a formal venue? It’s time to break out some formal jewelry to match! Pearl bracelets, earrings, or a necklace will look stunning against a classic black party dress and red lipstick.

Once you have this easy outfit in place, head to the equally dressy party venue that you booked in advance with Peerspace. What’s that, you haven’t picked one out yet? Well, start by browsing our amazing venues, like this vintage-style Castro Club lounge in San Francisco, CA.

15. Combine your favorite blazer and trousers

Blazers are versatile for almost any kind of birthday dinner outfit. Instead of a dress, try pairing one with solid-colored trousers for a well put-together appearance. Stick to shades that are neutral or subdued in color for a more sophisticated look, like tan, blue, white, and cream!

16. Finish your outfit with a stylish trench coat

Trench coats have a timeless style that’s perfect for a dress-casual or formal party outfit. Solid shades like gray, black, and brown are what most people opt for. Finish the look off with leather gloves and a scarf for a winter birthday dinner when you want to stay toasty warm.

17. Try on a ruched dress

A ruched dress is a classy option that’s flattering on almost all body types, Blue, red, or gold are a few of our favorite shades for the birthday girl’s ruched dress.

Are you a winter baby? Then you need to check out these winter dinner party ideas for a cozy affair!

18. Slip on your favorite cocktail dress

Cocktail dresses are a timeless birthday dinner outfit idea that come in an endless variety of shades and colors. If you want an outfit that stands out a little, choose a cocktail dress with sequins or a bold pattern for an easy one-piece party outfit.

19. Grab a leather skirt and top

A black leather skirt is a look that never fails to impress party guests. Add a brightly contrasting color, like a white blouse or yellow crop top, to make this outfit truly unique!

20. Start with an oversized shirt

An oversized shirt is one of the most casual birthday dinner outfit ideas. If you’re just going to be at home with friends or heading to your favorite bar for wings, then don’t overdress if you don’t have to. An oversized shirt with ripped jeans, shorts, leggings, or a midi skirt are all you need!

21. Go with a printed corset

A corset with a print pattern is a really chic option with lots of personality. Floral print, abstract patterns, polka dots, stripes…Choose something that really fits your personal style. A patterned corset looks best against a solid-colored bottom; otherwise, there might be way too much going on in your outfit in terms of colors and patterns.

22. Wear a long maxi dress in a solid shade

A birthday dinner is the perfect opportunity to break out the maxi dress! Being so long, a maxi dress is really striking when it’s in a single solid shade of color. Go for something bold, like orange, pink, or red, and add accessories in the same shade or a contrasting color like white, to complete this outfit.

23. Spring for a crop top and jeans

For a less dressy occasion, a crop top and jeans is a comfortable option you probably wear many times per month. If you want a look that feels more “you” for formal birthday dinner outfit ideas, then try this out and see! A solid-colored crop top is our recommendation here, with white, red, and yellow offering amazing contrast against your blue jeans.

Birthday dinner outfit ideas: conclusion

Peerspace’s birthday dinner outfit ideas are meant to look stylish while still showing off your unique side! We hope you’ve found some ideas to work into your outfit. We also have birthday party venues near you if you haven’t booked a space for the upcoming festivities! So while you’re here, have a look at the many stylish party spaces on offer.

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