Capricorn · December 22 – January 19
Capricorn Birthday Outfit Ideas: Gowns, Taupe and Long Sleeves
Our Capricorn line is “Birthday gown behavior.” Below: gowns and long-sleeved sparkle, with real dresses, what changes for a winter birthday, and quick answers. Every dress is real, with the price the retailer showed when we checked.
By Ailing Ding, Founder, Find My Birthday Dress· Reviewed · First published · 4 min read
Capricorn colours: taupe, chocolate and nude
Our Capricorn line is “Birthday gown behavior.” Warm neutrals, long lines and one place for sparkle. Two looks:
Taupe
NightOur Capricorn colour: warm taupe, between brown and grey.
Chocolate
NightDeep brown: rich and warm in winter.
Nude sparkle
NightNude with crystals for the biggest night of the year.
Look 01
Birthday gown“birthday gown behavior”
- A gown for the dressiest night of the season
- Gold or crystal jewellery
- A long coat over the top
Wear it to
- Formal dinner
- Gala
- Late-December celebration
Why it works
A Capricorn birthday often lands between Christmas and New Year's Eve, so make it the dressiest night of the season: a floor-length gown in beige with a floral corset, nude crystal sparkle or chocolate brown.
More for this look
BabybooC$435A nude maxi with all-over crystal sparkle and a matching scarf.
BabybooC$294A chocolate-brown maxi with a corset bodice and tonal floral appliqué.
- Get taupe and brown picks
Look 02
Long sleeves and sparkle“warm, and still dressed up”
- Sleeves for the coldest weeks
- Tights and boots with a mini
- Sparkle in one place
Wear it to
- Dinner
- Night out
- Winter weekend away
Why it works
January is cold, and long sleeves keep a birthday dress wearable: a bronze-brown sparkle maxi, or a chocolate mini with silver sparkle and flared sleeves. Plan a real coat for outside.
More for this look
- ReformationC$398
A chocolate-brown mini with silver sparkle and long flared sleeves.
- Get winter picks
Dressing for a midwinter birthday
Capricorn birthdays run from December 22 to January 19: the darkest, coldest weeks, Christmas, New Year's Eve and the quiet start of January. Dress for the room and plan a real coat for the walk there. For more sleeves and deep colours, see our fall and winter birthday outfit ideas.
- Between Christmas and New Year Plan early; a gown or long dress suits that week.
- A New Year's Eve birthday Sparkle fits: keep it to one piece, and pack flats for the way home.
- January A birthday after the holidays: sleeves, deep colours and a long wool coat.
Every sign, its own guide
Every sign has its own guide, with its dates, colours and season: Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19), Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20), Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20), Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22), Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22), Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22), Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21), Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21), Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) and Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20). Not sure of your plan yet? Start with our guide to the best birthday dresses.
Questions people ask
What should a Capricorn wear for their birthday?
Something dressy enough for the season: a floor-length gown in taupe, nude sparkle or chocolate brown, or a long-sleeved sparkle dress for January. Add a real coat for outside.
What colours should a Capricorn wear on their birthday?
In our zodiac edit, Capricorn is taupe, chocolate and nude sparkle. Astrology doesn't set a dress code, so if neutrals aren't you, wear the colour you love in a long, dressy shape.
When is Capricorn season?
Capricorn season runs from December 22 to January 19. The first and last day can move by one day from year to year, so check your birth year if your birthday is on the edge.
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