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Birthday outfits

For the outfit that gets photographed.

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A birthday outfit only has one job: you want to look at the photos later and be happy. Emily leans brighter and shorter than usual here — white and cream for the classic birthday-dinner look, or one big colour if that's more you. Look for a piece with detail at the neckline or the shoulder, since most of the photos will be from the waist up. Comfortable shoes are non-negotiable when the night runs long. The picks range from a real splurge dress to a $50 option that photographs just as well.

Across her birthday edits, the stores she pulls from most are Target and Shopbop — so if you're only going to check one place, start there.

Birthday questions, answered

What should I wear for my birthday dinner?
A white or cream dress is the most-requested look in Emily's edits, with detail at the neckline for the photos.
Do I need a new dress?
No — she restyles the same pieces constantly. A new shoe or bag with a dress you own does most of the work.
Where do the birthday dresses come from?
Revolve, Shopbop and Red Dress cover almost all of them.