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23 Outfits Guaranteed to be Show-Stopping for a 23rd Birthday!

Today is my 23rd birthday! In true Alicia fashion, getting dressed on my birthday or for my birthday party always feels more special than on other days of the year. Paris Hilton’s 21st birthday dress was an iconic shimmery dress that people still talk about today. This blog post will show you twenty-three dazzling birthday outfits that you can wear to any birthday event and fit every budget.

Luxury Party Dresses

Retrofete

The Arabelle sequin dress and Anastasia sequin feather dress are two of my favourite styles from the brand Retrofete. If you want to spend big and sparkle bright on your birthday, check out Retrofete. Shop the dresses here: Arabelle black/pink $795, Arabelle black/neon yellow $795, Anastasia fuschia $695, Anastasia turquoise powder $695.

Clio Peppiatt

Clio Peppiatt is a luxury, London-based designer. The dresses are hand drawn by Clio Peppiatt and each dress is hand embroidered using a fabric base made from recycled fibres and reclaimed beads. Shop the dresses here: Indigo Meadow Dress £1850, Lucina at Dusk Dress £1450, Dancing Dragonfly Dress £1850, The Midnight Dress £1795.

Party Dresses Under £100

Superdown

Superdown is one of Revolve’s inexpensive labels. It is the perfect brand to check out if you are looking for good quality dresses that are under £100. Shop the dresses here: Kaliyn Pink Mini Dress £57, Stevie Sweetheart Mini Dress £82, Abigal Mini Dress in Black £85, Nellie Strapless Dress in Blue £85.

NA-KD

If you are on a budget, check out NA-KD for party dresses that can be styled multiple ways and worn multiple times to multiple parties. Shop the dresses here: Open Back Tie Dress Light Blue £32.95, Open Back Tie Dress Black £32.95, One Shoulder Belted Sequin Dress Purple £60.95, One Shoulder Belted Sequin Dress Black £60.95.

Oh Polly

When I think of Oh Polly I think of Love Island winner Ekin Su. Channel your inner Ekin Su and glimmer in a tight bodycon dress on your birthday. Shop the dresses here: Nice Long Sleeve Deep Plunge Mini Dress Rose £70, Toulouse Twist Neck Aqua £45, Agate Embellished Corset Black £60, Seychelles Embellished Cowl Neck Blue £65.

Budget Party Outfits

Zara

If you don’t want to wear a dress you can easily find a stylish party top and bottom from Zara. Zara also has cute and inexpensive accessories to elevate any outfit. Everyone needs a tiny bag on a night out and I recommend checking out these cute options from Zara. Shop the pieces here: Sequined Halter Top £32.99, Seamless Tulle Dress £19.99, Shiny Shoulder Bag £32.99, Minimalist Shoulder Bag With Flap £25.99, Velvet Mini Skirt With Rhinestones £32.99.

Happy Birthday! XO, Alicia