As we’re kicking off the new year, it’s time to start thinking about what to do for Valentine’s Day this year. There are any number of ways you can spend the 14th this year, but no matter what, you deserve to look and feel stylish. After all, dressing for the holiday is half the fun. So if you need some Valentine’s Day outfit ideas, read on ahead for a few of our favorite trends!
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Ready to enjoy the holiday, the companionship, and the great food to their absolute fullest? Here’s how to look great doing it.
Cute Valentine’s Day Dresses
A cute casual dress or co*cktail dress is the perfect compromise between the ultra-sexy, romantic Valentine’s Day getup and your favorite daytime look. Colors like dark burgundy or pure white are perfect for a simple, sweet vibe, but patterns can also bring a bit of sophistication into the mix. Try experimenting with lacy, frilly styles–soft florals, bows, and ruffles are all trend for 2024. That means you’ll have a cute, romantic look you can wear for Valentine’s Day and potentially straight into wedding season!
Sexy Valentine’s Day Dresses
A classy Valentine’s Day date calls for a classy Valentine’s Day outfit. For that, we like to start with a sexy night-out dress then toss on a few subtle accessories. Rich red is, of course, always appropriate, as are classic black or white styles.
Sultry details like bustier-inspired bodices, ruching, ruffle hems, and off the shoulder necklines are playful and flirty for V-Day, whether you’re doing girls night out or a romantic dinner. Whatever you decide on, though, you’ll go into the evening looking drop-dead gorgeous.
Valentine’s Tops
If dresses just aren’t your thing, a special top with leather pants, jeans, or matching bottoms can be just as sultry–and versatile! This year, sheer lacy styles, rosette accents, bows, and rich red will instantly update your look for V-day and beyond.
One of our favorite looks is just a bustier top and some great denim, but you can also expand on this look by tossing on an oversized blazer, a chic leather belt and a simple, subtle pair of earrings. We’re absolutely in love with the casual yet sophisticated look the right Valentine’s top can create, easily making it one of our favorite alternatives to the standard Valentine’s dress.
Sexy Sweaters
If you’re living in an area with chillier weather, a super skin-baring style may not exactly be the most practical. A sweet girly sweater is perfect if you’re after romantic Valentine’s Day outfit ideas that’ll also keep you comfortable. Plus, knits are also extremely easy to style and work well with just about anything. To get that flirty V-Day aesthetic, opt for a sweater with feminine details like a sweetheart neckline, scalloped edges, and spring-transition-worthy pastel hues.
Wearing your sweater with a pair of jeans gives you that quintessential casual winter look, faux leather pants add an edgy, sexy feel, and a skirt works well with a playful, flirty vibe. That to say, sweaters are a reliable starting point for a great outfit that doesn’t stress over the small stuff.
Pretty Pumps
No Valentine’s Day outfit would be complete without the right pair of stylish heels. The perfect heels for your outfit mostly depend on the rest of your Valentine’s Day outfit, so feel free to get creative with your choice. Satin, rhinestones, and girly details like bows are perfect for the occasion, whether you’re wearing a mini dress or a sweater and jeans.
Of course, what matters most is that you let your creativity shine. After all, this outfit represents you, and on the most romantic day of the year, you want to show and be shown authenticity and love. Don’t stress over the details, just go with what feels good!
Pretty Accessories
Now for the finishing touch: accessories! Extras like jewelry, hair accessories, and handbags are easy ways to bring a little added personality to the outfit you’ve chosen. So have fun choosing your Valentine’s Day accessories–it’s all in the details, after all. Think oversized pearls, heart shaped handbags, sparkly heart motif jewelry, rosette hair ties–you get the idea.
Flirty Pajamas
Of course, you may not be planning to go out for Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re just planning for a simple, romantic evening at home with your loved one, or even something like a girls’ night or Galentine’s party. If that’s the case, there’s obviously no need for heels and fancy dresses, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of outfit options!
A cute stylish pajama or lounge set just makes a girlie feel special–even when you’re just hanging at home on the couch. Rompers, silky satin two-piece sets, and knit sweater shorts are all fun, festive V-day options. Either way, flirty pajamas kick the cute, comfortable look up to 11, making your Valentine’s Day evening a night to remember.
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This post was published in 2022 and has been updated with new content.
