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Ask BB: Birthday Outfit for Atlantic City

I was wondering if you could suggest an outfit for me? I'm going to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to celebrate my 25th birthday with some friends and my boyfriend. We're gonna be dancing and gambling all night. I am going crazy trying to find the perfect outfit and shoes to wear. —Courtney

Great question, Happy Birthday in advance! You are going to have a fun night :-)

So when I need a party outfit, I usually head to Forever 21. Do you like their stuff?

If you like to be comfy, you could pair this amazing top:



Forever 21 at ShopStyle



...with your fave dark-wash jeans and some black boots. Carry a black open-front drapy cardigan that you can toss on when you're cold, then bunch up in a ball and toss in your purse when you don't need it.

If you want something more girly, try this dress:



Forever 21 at ShopStyle




or this dress:



Forever 21 at ShopStyle



...wear with dark opaque tights, comfy black boots (like these) and top with a black blazer that you can keep on or take off depending on the situation.


Clutches are fun but you might forget it someplace, so I'd opt for a fun evening bag with a strap so it stays close by. You could always wrap your cardi or blazer kinda over the bag to keep hands free.

Dear readers: What did you wear to celebrate your last birthday?

Comments
A sweater and a heavy coat! The Other Half took me to the snowy mountains for my birthday and it was super cold.
#1 Megan (Homepage) on 2009-11-06 13:24 (Reply)
i do love these picks!
#2 anh (Homepage) on 2009-11-06 13:43 (Reply)
Favorite dark-wash flare jeans, purple ruffled top, black patent waist belt, olive twill motorcycle/utility jacket, burgundy patent heels, and bead applique headband. Perfect blend of trendy, comfy, and hot.
#3 Selene on 2009-11-06 13:49 (Reply)
I got an AMAZING dress from FAITH 21,
which is the new plus size line for
Forever 21. I paired it with a little glam
and edgy accessories since it was a LBD. It
looked great this summer in August for my 25th!
BudgetBabe even posted the dress on Facebook.
=)
#4 Kim Ramos on 2009-11-06 14:40 (Reply)
Hmmmm. Birthday? OH YAH! I dressed up like I was in the 90's - best BDay outfit ever:
http://ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-remember.html
visit for hilarious pictures!
#5 Wanderlusting (Homepage) on 2009-11-06 15:57 (Reply)
LBD, LBD, LBD. I love the green one though!
#6 MEP on 2009-11-06 16:23 (Reply)
For my last birthday, my husband took me out for the day and we went shopping, dinner, movie, drinks, the works. So I wore my favorite skinny jeans, slouchy boots, and a cotton, belted tunic. I wanted to be cute and comfy.
#7 Aspiring Fashionista (Homepage) on 2009-11-06 17:37 (Reply)
For my last birthday, I wore a black satin high waisted skirt with a gold sequin top tucked into it.
#8 Maxine on 2009-11-07 00:14 (Reply)
I love the top. I live in an area wear the other two would be far too dressy (gotta love the laid back vibe here sometimes).

Thanks for the find!

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#9 CuriousGirl (Homepage) on 2009-11-07 01:07 (Reply)
You're my HERO for featuring this top! I've been looking for something just like this for a few days now as an alternative to Parker's Silver Sequin Racerback Tank ($198). Forever 21's Paillette Mesh Top might just be it -- I've even searched F21's web page multiple times ... Don't know how I could've glossed over this piece. Fabulous!
#10 Tiers of Joy (Homepage) on 2009-11-07 09:50 (Reply)
Atlantic City is kinda like Vegas right? I say def go with the sequined top or anything glam and sexy! I went to Vegas recently for my bday, and I went for full-on sexy with a faux leather black mini-dress with a sweetheart neckline from H&M!
#11 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2009-11-11 18:05 (Reply)
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