Birthday parties are extremely common events attended by almost everyone– both young and old.
Birthdays occur every day. In the sense that, every day, someone is born. Therefore, every day marks someone’s birthday. With the crazy frequency of birthdays, birthday parties often come up.
A party is a social gathering where a person or group participates in an action or affair for entertainment.
Birthday parties are common in our society. Parents usually do not fail to celebrate their offspring’s reaching a new age.
Adults are not left out. They also mark their dates of birth in whatever way they wish.
Surely, at some point in our lives, we have all attended a party of some sort, though it might not necessarily be a birthday party.
This brings us to other types of parties, such as graduation parties, wedding parties, engagement parties, end-of-year parties, and business parties.
Of course, the dress code for each type of party differs.
You cannot dress the same way for a birthday or wedding party. You will definitely look weird or out of place in either situation.
For every party, comes a particular dress conduct.
In this article, we will be discussing how to dress for birthday parties fashionably. All while trying to avoid doing too much and too little.
Steps In Choosing Outfits For Birthday Parties
Here are six well-detailed steps on how to choose fits for birthday parties:
1. Check the Weather Forecast
Generally, the current weather and atmosphere determine our choice of clothing. For instance, August in Nigeria is a rainy month. If the party is to take place in August, then one must be ready for the rain.
Outfits should include a raincoat, boots, head warmers, gloves, an umbrella, etcetera.
For the hot season, you could decide to go with sleeveless tops and loose-fitting clothes.
2. The Venue Also Plays a Role
In choosing outfits, the venue is an important part.
Ask yourself these questions;
“Is it going be an outdoor or indoor party?”
“Are there going to be pools, game boards, beaches or boat cruise?”
3. Be Objective About your Body Type
Many people make this mistake. Just because your friend chose a particular outfit for a party doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for you.
Our body type is also a major outfit determinant. Whether slim, chubby/thick, there is always an outfit for you.
A slim lady could wear a body-hugged gown with heels, while a thick lady could wear flowy dresses and fancy-covered shoes.
It all boils down to the body type.
4. Know Colors and How to Coordinate Them
There was a term used before, “colour blocking/colour riot”.
This used to be popular as some people just lacked creativity and a sense of colour combinations.
You do not go about mixing colours like “purple and red” or “blue and green”.
Those are really weird combinations.
Instead, try working creatively with “blue and yellow”, “green and orange,” or “blue and pink”.
Or, you could just go with the colour code or theme of the birthday party.
5. Pull Outfits Together with Accessories
No one ever goes wrong with a touch of wristwatch, handbag, or pair of glasses.
It adds essence and class to the outfit.
A guy could decide to show up in a two-piece (a shirt and shorts), sneakers, shades, and a pouch.
6. The Gifts
This is often overlooked, but it is simply wrong. Looking good at a birthday party is all cool, but the celebrant or organizer deserves a gift.
They took the time to host you and a bunch of other people, and you showed up without a token or object of appreciation.
Come on, that is improper.
If the celebrant is a close friend, get them something they have always wanted or fancy, especially if they have told you about it in one of your numerous conversations.
For mere acquaintances, that is, you know them but not on a personal level.
A birthday card would not hurt, or anything wearable like a hat, a top, or tie.
I hope this article eases your decision-making about dressing fashionably and appropriately for birthday parties. And, of course, don’t leave the gifts out.
