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Kim Kardashian’s Style Evolution

by Samantha McDonald

In stark contrast to the usual all-out festivities, Kim Kardashian is spending her birthday away from the public eye this year following the Paris incident. The reality star, who canceled a scheduled appearance at Las Vegas’ Hakkasan nightclub next week, is reportedly keeping it low-key on her 36th, but that doesn’t mean others aren’t celebrating for her. Best friend Allison Statter shared some throwback photos of Kim’s sweet 16 on her website, momager Kris Jenner took to Instagram to wish her daughter a happy birthday and fans from all over the world have been filling her Twitter feed with shout-outs. As we patiently await Kim’s return, here are some of her most memorable birthday looks throughout the years.

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In 2007, Kim celebrated her 27th birthday in Hervé Léger in Las Vegas.

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For her 28th birthday in Vegas, Kim opted for an emerald Pamella Roland gown.

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She arrived to her 29th festivities wearing a Brian Lichtenberg dress and YSL booties.

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In a metallic John Richmond bodycon, Kim's 30th-birthday look matched her cake.

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The reality star chose Alaïa (and a longer hemline) for her 31st birthday in Vegas.

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Kim changed it up for her 32nd, appearing in a latex Catwoman suit for her Halloween-themed party in Miami.

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Just four months after giving birth to North in 2013, she went with a skin-tight lace number by Mischa Collection.

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Kim repeated her LWD look (and her party venue) for her 34th festivities with an Alexandre Vauthier dress.

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Pregnant with Saint, Kim ushered in her 35th wearing all black at a birthday brunch in Los Angeles.