Your 12th birthday is a milestone, and you deserve to feel like it. You’ve been through a lot in your life so far, and you deserve to celebrate! You’ve grown so much since your first birthday—and now that you’re twelve, we want you to feel like the grown-up that you are. So what do you wear on your 12th birthday? Well, we know that a lot of people are going to be looking at what you’re wearing on this special day, so we wanted to give you some suggestions for outfits that will make sure everyone knows just how grown-up and cool you are.
What to Wear on your 12th Birthday
As you get older, it might seem like your wardrobe gets less fun—but that’s not true! A 12th birthday is a perfect opportunity to try something new, whether it’s a new style or a new color.
To help you make the most of your special day, we’ve put together some tips for what to wear on your 12th birthday.
Your 12th birthday is a special day. It’s the day when you officially become a teenager, and it’s a day that you’ll never forget.
This blog is here to help you celebrate your 12th birthday in style, with outfit ideas for all your parties and activities. We’ve got everything from casual outfits to fancy dresses, so no matter what your plans are, we’ve got an outfit for you!
Your 12th birthday is a big deal. You’re officially an adult, and it’s time to start acting like one.
It’s time to ditch the toys and put away your childish things. It’s also time to start dressing like a grown-up (because you’re one now!).
There are still some things that are allowed on your 12th birthday: balloons, cake, and presents (of course). But there are also things that aren’t allowed—things like princess costumes, bright colors, and noisemakers.
If you want to know what to wear on your 12th birthday, keep reading!
When it’s your birthday, you want to look your best. You want to feel like a princess and like everyone is celebrating how amazing you are.
But what do you wear? How can you make sure that your outfit is perfect for the occasion?
You want to look like royalty, but not too flashy. You don’t want to leave anyone out of the fun by wearing something that only looks good on you. And most importantly, you want to feel comfortable—like every single item of clothing on your body is there because it makes sense and fits in with the rest of your outfit.
It can be hard to find an outfit that checks all those boxes, but we’re here to help! In this blog post, we’ll show you some of our favorite outfits for birthdays and talk about why they work so well.
How to Dress for a Birthday Party
Staring at a closet full of options can be intimidating, especially when you’re going to a special event like a birthday party. The host will probably give you some idea of what to expect, but you still want to make a good impression and be comfortable. You can dress relaxed, fancy, or festive depending on the type of party. No matter what you wear, be comfy and true to your style!
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Crafting a Casual Look
Wear fitted jeans and a playful top for daytime parties. You want to be comfortable and wear a style that’s true to you, but you also want to show that it’s a special occasion. So take your everyday wear and add a special touch to bring it up a notch. For example, spruce up your casual jeans with a sequined tank top and a fluorescent clutch.[1] Or, wear an interesting neckline (like a henley shirt) with fitted jeans and patterned sneakers.[2]
Add a cropped jacket or patterned scarf to look great in cool weather.[3]
If the birthday party is outside, you’re going to dress more casual.[4]
Wear a maxi or midi dress with sandals for outdoor daytime parties. If the party is going to be mostly outdoors, flowy dresses with playful patterns are perfect for daytime fun. If the print is bold, accessorize with minimalist pieces. For solid-color dresses, feel free to wear a few minimal pieces of jewelry or a single statement piece.
A chunky necklace is a great way to show off your décolletage.
Pair a single-colored maxi or midi dress with colorful shoes or a patterned jacket.
Transition the outfit to nighttime by belting the waist, putting on heels, and donning a long, fitted cardigan for cool nights.
Add drama at night with dark wash jeans and an off-the-shoulder top. Nighttime parties call for more drama, mystery, and allure.[5] Show off your shoulders with a fun off-the-shoulder top, and top it off with a small statement clutch and some booties.
Choose appropriate clothing that isn’t too flashy or sexy. Remember, the party isn’t about you and how good you look, it’s about the person whose birthday it is!
Wear a blazer over a button-down with tailored shorts or jeans. A nice, fitted blazer will make any pair of shorts or jeans look sophisticated, especially if you do a “French tuck.”[6] Finish the look with a pair of nice loafers, sneakers, or flats.
For women, transition the look to nighttime with a pair of low to mid heels or wedges.
For men, turn it into a nighttime look by changing into a pair of slacks, chinos, or dark wash denim.[7]
Pair a cardigan with a graphic tee and fitted jeans for day or night. Layering a cardigan or blazer over a comfy tee looks more polished than the t-shirt alone. Just make sure the t-shirt isn’t too loose or long to avoid looking unkempt. Leave the shirt untucked for an ultra-casual look and tuck it in slightly to show off a nice belt buckle.[8]
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Wear a maxi or midi dress to pool parties. If you’re going to a pool party, you might want to wear something you can get in and out of easily (like a maxi dress or thin shirt and shorts that you don’t care about getting damp). Wear comfortable sandals or flip flops to match the laid-back poolside vibes.
If the party is both indoors and outdoors, dress for the weather and bring layers.
Wear a comfy shirt with shorts or simple jeans to children’s parties. Most children’s parties are ultra-casual, so your everyday wear will work just fine here. There’s probably going to be lots of activities going on, so you’ll want to be comfortable and able to move around quickly (especially with younger children in attendance).
Avoid wearing white jeans or a white shirt so you they won’t get stained from spills or grass.[9]
Wear cargo pants or shorts for pocket space if you might need to hide small objects that aren’t safe for younger children and toddlers.
If you’re a parent, bring a large bag for snacks, water, sunscreen, and anything else you or your child might need.
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Dressing to Impress
Wear a colorful wrap or cocktail dress for daytime festivities. Semi-formal parties during the day call for smart attire in playful colors and patterns.[10] Pair a knee-length (or just above the knee) dress with cork wedge heels or low heels for comfort and style.
Wedges are a good choice if you know that you’ll be walking on grass.
If the venue is a hotel, you’ll be wanting to dress up more with an outfit like this.[11]
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Pair a flashy skirt with a simple fitted blouse and low heels. A flashy sequin skirt goes perfectly with a simple (tucked in) top will make a statement without looking overdone. Top it with a cropped denim or leather jacket for cooler weather.
The louder the outfit, the simpler your accessories should be. Let the sequins be the focal point and accessorize with a simple gold or silver necklace or bracelet.
Turn it into a nighttime look by wearing strappy heels and adding a small clutch.
Wear a cocktail dress or tailored suit for fancy nighttime parties. If the birthday party is at night and taking place in a fancy restaurant or upscale lounge, that’s the time to break out those cocktail dresses, tailored suits, and dress shoes! Aim to look sharp and sophisticated with a spoonful of glamour and drama.
Opt for a dress that sits right at the knee.[12] If you go shorter, make sure that it has a medium or high neckline so you’re not revealing too much skin. Go bold and dramatic with darker colors and structured, romantic shapes (like an off-the-shoulder neckline).
A tailored suit is always a great choice for men (lighter colors for daytime and darker for nighttime) with a nice pair of loafers or dress shoes.[13] A tie is optional so long as you wear a collared button-down. Steer clear of any loud patterns unless it’s just a pop here and there (like on a pocket square).
Accessorize to complement your outfit. Accessories can complement your style and highlight your best features. But too many accessories can look cluttered and distracting, so be tasteful and remember: less is more! A simple bangle or bracelet will call attention to your wrists, while an understated gold or silver necklace can highlight your décolletage. For men, a puffed pocket square and a nice watch can make any simple suit look posh.
If you’re wearing a solid color, accessorize with a single statement piece (like a necklace, bracelet, or earrings). With bold patterns, keep accessories small and to a minimum.
Keep your silver jewelry looking polished by soaking it in baking soda and hot water in a bowl lined with aluminum foil.[14]
Men should choose a pocket square that’s a shade lighter or darker than the main color of the suit to make it stand out. And don’t match it directly to your tie (if you’re wearing one). Instead, choose a secondary color from your shirt or blazer to match it to.
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Matching a Theme
Go thrift shopping for retro themes. If you have the time and don’t mind spending a little money on a themed outfit, thrift stores are a great resource to find clothes that could fit various decades. For 1950s, look for pastels and waist-high skirts with a little retro bell shape. If the theme is 1970s, opt for high-waisted jeans (with flared legs), paisley patterns, psychedelic prints, ponchos, and clunky platform shoes.[15]
Whether you’re familiar with the theme or not, doing some research will spark your creativity.
Look through your wardrobe for items that might fit the theme. Even if you don’t have clothing that directly matches, combining mismatched pieces and layering them can do wonders!
Wear pastels for an “Under the Sea” theme. Say the theme is “Under the Sea” but you don’t have any flowy looking garments. You can wear a pastel shirt, leggings of any color, and a pastel colored skirt over it with a colorful scarf tied around your waist. You won’t exactly look like a mermaid, but the color scheme will allude to that idea!
Wear denim-on-denim for a late 90s look. Take a tip from celebrity fashion, like wearing head-to-toe denim to channel a late 1990s celebrity-darling look.[16] Combine different washes of denim to make it look more fashionable and highlight your best assets.[17] Pair this look with statement heels or a long blazer to glam it up.[18]
A small headband can be worn as a 90s choker.[19]
Cut up an old skirt to make a cape or toga. Old clothes you don’t wear anymore are perfect for costumes because you can cut and shape them to fit various themes. For example, that old maxi skirt you no longer wear can be cut open down the side and fashioned into a cape or draped like a toga.
Use tin foil or bubble wrap for intergalactic or campy 80s glam themes. Tin foil and bubble wrap can be a creative way to make normal clothes look interstellar for an outer-space-themed party or 80s shin-dig! It won’t necessarily look fashionable, but it will show off your creativity and sense of humor.
Cut rounded triangular pieces of foil and safety pin them to an old jacket to make shiny shoulderpads.
Tape bubble wrap around your arms, legs, or torso for a spacesuit or alien look.
Rip the sleeves off of old shirts and sweaters for various themes. Simply tearing the sleeves off of sweaters and shirts can work with tons of themes. Look like a Breakfast Clubber by tearing long sleeves off of sweaters or jersey shirts at the shoulder seam. Rip some holes in the front and back in it to make it ultra-grunge or punk.
Save your ripped shirts and sweaters for a great zombie-apocalypse Halloween costume!
Drape a studded belt diagonally across your torso (like a messenger bag strap) to accessorize a punk or grunge theme.
Use jean scraps to make counterculture patches. Cut old jeans into shorts and then cut the pant legs into small squares to make patches you can safety-pin on a shirt or jacket for a counterculture look. To fray the edges of the shorts, comb and tease out the fibers from the freshly cut edges.
If you want to scuff up the jeans to look worn in, rub the outside of the jeans down the side of a cheese grater.
Make sure you don’t want to wear the clothing (as is) anymore before you cut into it!
What to Wear on your 13th Birthday
What to wear on your 13th birthday
Whether you’re planning a party, a sleepover, or just a day out with friends, there are plenty of options for what you can wear to make the day extra fun! You can’t go wrong with jeans and sneakers. If it’s not too cold outside, try wearing a t-shirt and some leggings or shorts. You could also try wearing a cute skirt and some boots if you’re feeling more adventurous!
If you’re thinking about what to wear on your 13th birthday, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed. There are so many options—the question is: which option is right for you?
You likely have a lot of different ideas in your head about what you want to look like on such an important day. You might have a particular style in mind, or maybe something more unique. Whatever it is, we’re here to help! Here are some tips for picking out the best outfit for your big day:
1) Ask yourself this one simple question: “What makes me feel good?” This is a great place to start when trying to figure out what outfit will be best for you on your birthday. In order for an outfit to make you feel good, it has to fit with your personal style and interests and reflect how YOU want people to see YOU.
2) Consider how much time and money you’ll have available for shopping before deciding on an outfit. If you only have two days until your birthday party, then buying something new might not be possible—but if there’s enough time left over after purchasing presents, then maybe it could happen!
13 years old is a big deal. If you’ve been reading our blog, you already know what it takes to look like a million bucks on your 13th birthday.
But if you haven’t, here’s the deal: looking good is important because it boosts your confidence and lets you feel more comfortable in your own skin. But it’s also about being yourself—not trying to fit into someone else’s idea of what you should be wearing. So whether you want to dress up or dress down, we’re here for you!
A few important tips that teenage girls need while dressing up for a birthday party are given below.
First of all, do not stress out. Take a deep breath. You will figure it all out.
Give a thought to what you want to wear, casual or fancy.
If you want to wear a pair of heels then go for block heels as they are comfortable as well as sleek.
Do not go over the top with your jewelry, wear minimal jewelry.
Consider accessorizing your look with a watch.
20 – Two-Piece White Dress
When considering birthday party dresses, teenage girls usually think of wearing a full dress but two-piece dresses are also a good option, Look at this two-piece white dress. You can pair it up with a golden handbag or even a crossbody bag. Check out this gorgeous two-piece white dress that you can wear on your birthday. It will definitely make you stand out.
Teen Girls Birthday Outfits To Wear For Birthdays In 2022
19 – Black Bodycon Dress
Black bodycon dresses have always been classics, teenage girls should always consider this as one of their top options when looking for a dress to wear to a birthday party. Give slight waves to your hair and wear a pair of black block heels to have an epic birthday party look. Here is a beautiful calf-length dress that you can wear.
18 – Off-Shoulder Vibrant Dress
Don’t hesitate to wear bold colors on your day. Look at this beautiful and bright off-shoulder dress. This is a perfect dress for summer or daytime events. You can style this with long stilettos and a high ponytail. Check out this stunning Floerns Dress I found on Amazon. The dress is perfect for a spring birthday!
17 – Two-Piece Pink Latex Jacket and Flapper
This two-piece pink latex jacket and flapper is one of my favorite birthday outfit ideas because teenage girls always look the cutest in pink outfits and if it’s of latex then you’ll look both hot and cute at the same time. What more does one want than such a deadly combination?
16 – Dress with Slit
If you’re thinking about what to wear on your birthday in summer then you ought to wear this long dress, the slit makes the dress airier and it gives you the perfect look.
An all-black dress like this would look equally amazing, as you can see below:
15 – Wear A Skirt!
If your birthday is in spring or summers, I have the perfect dress in mind for you! Look at this beautiful outfit for your sweet fifteen. You can wear a simple tank top with a patterned skirt.
You can match the color of your outfit with the theme of your birthday party and it will look absolutely stunning. Check out this boho style floral high-waist skirt that would look beautiful on you!
14 – Printed Frocks
You can wear a printed frock with a pair of long black boots to a birthday party. It looks elegant and classy plus it is ideal if you are looking for a flowy dress. Here is a beautiful flower dress that you can wear.
13 – Full Sleeves Bodycon Dress for Teenage Girls
For me, this is a very classy birthday outfit idea because full sleeve dresses always look formal. You could keep it elegant in a monochrome dress like this one in your favorite color.
12 – A Cheetah Printed Dress
If you’re having a birthday party at a hotel or a restaurant during the night then you should wear a cheetah printed dress.
11 – Tie-Dye Mini Dress
Here is a quirky and fun outfit for you. Wear a colorful tie-dye dress and sneakers if you are going for a casual and outdoor birthday party.
You can also pair them with nude wedges or sandals if you want to make it look a little fancy. It all depends upon your comfort level and the kind of party you are planning.
10 – Red Silk Dress
Planning an indoor birthday party? Here is the perfect look for it. Go for a bright red silk dress with a crown. Don’t hesitate to go a little overboard; it’s your birthday, you can do it!
9 – Shimmery Dress
Shine the brightest on your birthday with a shimmery dress. Here is a magnificent glittery dress idea for you. Pair it up with high heels and red lipstick and you will look absolutely gorgeous.
8 – Wear Plaid
Many people avoid plaid but that’s only because they do not know how to style it. Here is a perfect outfit for your birthday. Get a plaid dress and wear a basic t-shirt under it.
Here is another kind of plaid dress that you can wear on your birthday. Pair it up with boots and you are good to go.
7 – A Cinderella Dress
If you are looking for your Quinceanera dress, then here is the perfect choice for you. Look at how beautiful she looks.
6 – Jumpsuits
Why not wear a jumpsuit? Jumpsuits are classy, beautiful, and shows off the best parts of your body. So, wear a bright colored jumpsuit that matches your birthday party’s theme and you are good to go.
5 – Beige Monochrome Two-Piece Dress
This is one of the best birthday outfits for teenage girls, so I think you should wear this dress for a birthday party as it’s cute and elegant at the same time.
4 – Black Polka Dotted Mini Skirt with Short White Sleeveless Top
This polka-dotted mini skirt with a top is cute and kind of a casual dressing option for teenage girls looking for birthday outfit ideas.
3 – Mini White Frock
This is my favorite dress. White always glows and mini frocks are always pretty. So, if you want a simple birthday party, then this is the kind of dress you should go for. You can pair these with anything -if you are going casual, wear your favorite sneakers. On the other hand, if yu want to look fancy, wear your favorite transparent heels. Moreover, you can accentuate your curves with a belt!
2 – Off Shoulders Embroidered Top for Teenage Girls
If you think that jeans and tops are very casual then you’re wrong because if you’re wearing an off-shoulder top, you’ll look really stunning at the birthday that you’re attending.
1 – Suit
If you are turning 19 and want a banger outfit then here is an option for you. Wear a suit. It looks formal yet gives you a baddie vibe at the same time.
