As Valentine’s Day approaches, the search for the perfect outfit begins. If your Valentine’s Day plans are fixed with surprises, it makes dressing up all the more difficult. Which is why we put together the ideal guide to Valentine’s Day date dressing, whether you’re dressing for a date night in, a date night out, or a surprise, spontaneous plan.
The Classic Dinner Date
Dressing up for dinner dates is nothing out of the ordinary, but for Valentine’s, we have to up the ante. So opt for metallic dresses, sequinned pieces, and tie the look together with neutral accessories. If a bouquet of flowers is about to become the main accessory, then opt for neutrals in silk—it offers the right amount of shine while also providing a backdrop to the blooms.
The Daytime Dates
If a romantic lunch is on the agenda, then keep things simple with bright colours and floral motifs. Abaya make for an elegant and versatile option, especially if you have other plans later during the day.
The Adventure Date
If you like to spend February 14 running around instead of sitting down, then it’s best to dress for an adventure date. While dressing for this occasion will depend on the date, a safe option is to keep things casual and chic. Opt for a co-ord set or well-fitted denim paired with a top. Lace, ruffled details, and billowing sleeves make for feminine, chic options that don’t lean too far into casual territory.
The Galentine’s Get Together
Whether single or partnered up, what’s a Valentine’s celebration without celebrating your girls? Anything goes when dressing for this occasion because, after all, you have your cheerleaders right there. Our picks are embellished kaftans and draped maxi dresses—it keeps things fun, flirty, and feminine.
And Finally, The Surprise Date
You can’t really plan an outfit for a surprise date, after all, the unexpected nature of the date is right there in its name. But what you can do is follow the classic colour scheme and tailor it according to the last-minute plans. The colour combo we’re talking about is, of course, red and black, a classic for the holiday for a reason! Opt for a black dress and red accessories, and you’re good to go. Since a black dress can easily be dressed up or down, how you style your accessories can tailor the outfit for the date.
