How to dress for Valentine’s day?

Valentine’s day is coming up on 14 February and it’s a perfect day to go on a romantic date with your significant other. Even if you aren’t going any further than your dining room. But how to dress for Valentine’s Day and what are the best Valentine’s outfits for this romantic evening?

Below are a few of our ideas on what to wear and how to dress for Valentine’s Day with your beloved. you’ll find plenty of playful choices featuring bold reds, romantic prints, and heart-shaped jewelry.

Valentine’s outfits to wear on a date

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do you tend to go out with your loved one?

While Valentine’s Day is often called a “hallmark holiday,” it does, at the very least, focus the attention on spending quality time with the one you love.

Below are some Valentine’s outfits for you, whether you are going to a swanky restaurant for an evening meal or celebrating in a more casual lunch venue. Or, perhaps you are simply opting for a takeout or a dinner at home.

Don’t forget to let us know what you will be wearing for Valentine’s Day or what your favorite date night outfit is in the comments at the bottom of this article.

Below are our favorite ideas if you’re thinking about how to dress for Valentine’s Day. I’d love to know what you think.

Sylvia @sylviacolella above (read her style interview here) shows how you can adapt one of your existing outfits for Valentine’s Day by adding red shoes and accessories.

Recreate her outfit with this similar knit set (another option here), heels and clutch.

Should you wear red for Valentine’s Day?

Red is considered the color of love and passion, so red is definitely an obvious choice if you are choosing how to dress for Valentine’s Day, and there’s a shade of red that will suit all skin tones, whether you opt for a shade which has more orange or more blue in its mix.

You could add a pink touch to your outfit for a more romantic feel. Or, wear any color that makes you feel great!

Also take a look at how to wear red.

How to dress for Valentine’s Day: Fabric choices

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to wear tactile fabrics such as silk or satin or choose chiffon with a camisole underneath.

Cathy @themiddlepageblog above (read her style interview here) opts for a floral print and wide-leg satin pants. Note she adds an on-trend element with the utility pockets.

Get her look with this similar top (another option here), pants, sandals, shoulder bag and sunglasses.

A Valentine’s Day capsule

If you still have to decide on what to wear for Valentine’s Day this year, below are some suggestions for you. Let us know which outfit you would be most likely to wear. You’ll find the best clothes, shoes, and accessories for Valentine’s Day and a unique Valentine’s (or date night) capsule at the bottom of the article.

TOPS to go with your Valentine’s outfit

Below, you can see tops with heart motifs to get into the spirit of the day and a preppy-style pink top that you could wear with your jeans.

Comme des Garçons PLAY Embroidered Heart Polo Shirt – Rails Josephine Heart Shirt – Alice + Olivia Porla Collared Sweater – Area Crystal Heart Cut-Out T-Shirt

Alice + Olivia Porla Collared Sweater – Favorite Daughter The Low Favorite Pants – Kate Spade New York Lover Slingback Flats – Nina Crystal Clutch – Nordstrom Polished Heart Post Earrings – Kate Spade New York Sweet Hearts Sik Bandana

Jackets and coats to wear over your Valentine’s clothes

You may be heading out to dinner or just for a romantic walk. Either way, you’ll want to add some outerwear to your outfit.

The outerwear options below feature red and pink and a cardigan you could use for layering. A moto jacket also works well as a more casual option.

AllSaints Balfern Belted Suede Biker Jacket – Citizens of Humanity Jasmin Cotton Vest – J.Crew Fitted-waist Cardigan Sweater – Splendid Carina Indigo Bomber Jacket

Emms @beautifuleveryday_uk above opts for top-to-toe red and teams it with a pair of gold shoes. Note she even adds red nail polish to finish her outfit.

Check out this similar dress (another option here), blazer (another option here), bag and sandals.

Valentine’s day clothes: JEANS & PANTS

You might want to dress down a little if you are staying at home by pairing your Valentine’s top with jeans.

You could wear a pair of bootleg jeans or on-trend wide pants, or you could choose to add a print or pop of color to your outfit with your pants. Or, you can wear all-out glamour with a pair of red pants.

1822 Denim Cheeky Heart Pocket High Waist Straight Leg Jeans – Boden Highgate Ponte Pants – Favorite Daughter The Low Favorite Pants – Alice + Olivia Dylan Wide-Leg Vegan Leather Pants

Elizabeth @whatlizzyloves above (read her style interview here) teams her pink t-shirt with a floral cardigan for a look perfect for a romantic walk on the beach.

Steal her look with this similar tee, cardigan, jeans (another option here), sneakers, bag and belt.

How to dress for Valentine’s Day: DRESSES & SKIRTS

We think that a dress or skirt should be your number one option to look at. Certainly when you don’t usually wear dresses. That makes it extra unique!

Opt for something subtly sexy that shows off the parts you wish to highlight about your body. Don’t be afraid to show off some of your curves and be proud of them! Men love a woman who is confident about her body.

That doesn’t mean you have to go ultra-short or ultra-tight. Simply choose a dress that shows off the part of you that you like best, whether that is your shoulders, decolletage, or your legs.

Betsy & Adam Cape Sleeve Crepe Sheath Dress – Boden Lisa Long Sleeve Tea Dress – Open Edit Bias Cut Maxi Skirt – HOUSE OF CB Rita Midi Skirt

AllSaints Balfern Belted Suede Biker Jacket – Boden Lisa Long Sleeve Tea Dress – Roxy Cruizer Lx Sneakers – Mansur Gavriel Mini Candy Leather Hobo Bag – Nordstrom Polished Heart Post Earrings

shoes to wear with your Valentine’s day looks

If you want to keep the rest of your outfit reasonably classic, then a great way to add some color is with your shoes. Or, you can opt for the other way around and choose a bright outfit with classic shoes. Neutrals are perfect to go with red.

Kate Spade New York Lover Slingback Flats – Kate Spade New York Heart Heel Sandals – Naturalizer Deesha Knee High Boot – Roxy Cruizer Lx Sneakers

Angela @angelamashelle above (read her style interview here) wears a red dress with a sweetheart neckline and adds neutral accessories and a pop of red lipstick.

Recreate her outfit with this similar dress, pumps, handbag, and earrings.

accessories to go with your Valentine’s Day outfits

Accessories are always important for any outfit, but they’re the perfect way to add some romance to your Valentine’s outfit.

You can have fun with your accessories and add a little heart print or shape to your bag or jewelry.

Rebecca Minkoff Small Heart Studded Leather Bucket Bag – Mansur Gavriel Mini Candy Leather Hobo Bag – Nina Crystal Clutch – Satya Jewelry Adorned with Love Gold Necklace – Kate Spade New York Stone Hoop Earrings – Nordstrom Polished Heart Post Earrings – Kate Spade New York Sweet Hearts Sik Bandana

Citizens of Humanity Jasmin Cotton Vest – Open Edit Bias Cut Maxi Skirt – Naturalizer Deesha Knee High Boot – Rebecca Minkoff Small Heart Studded Leather Bucket Bag – Satya Jewelry Adorned with Love Gold Necklace – Nordstrom Polished Heart Post Earrings

Valentine’s day capsule wardrobe

Below are the Valentine’s outfits from above together in a capsule wardrobe. You can easily mix and match many of the tops, jackets, and bottoms here.

For instance, the white vest would work with the red or black pants, while you could wear the red cardigan over the print dress for a cozy feel.

shop some of the items above here:

Will you celebrate valentine’s day this year? What do you plan to wear?

Continue reading:

1. How To Wear Red – Your Comprehensive Guide On Wearing The Color Of Love!
2. Understanding the different styles
3. The Best Dress Styles For Your Body Shape

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Feature image by Emms @beautifuleveryday_uk

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