Guest Post: The Perfect Valentine's Day Outfit

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, florists and chocolatiers are stocking up with merchandise, greeting cards are flying off the shelves and restaurants are rapidly filling tables for the Big Night. Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with loved ones and express our love to partners and family. 

Dressing up for this special day is something women take into careful consideration. Valentine’s Day outfits can vary enormously depending on what sort of day or evening occasion is planned. The only common denominator is a touch of red or pink, or a nod to the international symbol of love, the heart.

You can do this with a simple heart shaped pendant on a necklace or bracelet or even earrings. You might want to wear a simple black top or tunic but add a striking red belt or scarf to set it off. In some small way whether you are single or in a relationship it is important to acknowledge this romantic day and help encourage love all around you.

If you are in a relationship you may want to mark the importance of your relationship within the context of this day of romance with a proper date for you and your partner. Again here every couple is different and their ideal date or activity to evoke a feeling of romance and love can be very different. 

Take the classic dinner date at a romantic restaurant. Whether it’s a second date or the once-a-year outing for a long-married couple, the dinner date is a beautiful way to share an evening’s tête-a-tête together. For a fancy venue, the LBD (Little Black Dress) can be substituted for the LRD (Little Red Dress) for a totally bold look. Designer Kami Shade’s red-hot sequined, V-neck cocktail dress will sparkle in a candlelit atmosphere, making it impossible for your date to take his eyes off you. If the Little Red Dress is a tad too daring, dress up your favourite black sheath with unexpected red accents, such as a red feathered hair accessory or a superbly elegant red lace choker that Arthlin is offering on their Etsy shop.

If walking hand-in-hand on peaceful hiking trails is in the cards, make sure that you are as much a part of the beautiful scenery as the rolling hills. This does not mean dressing up in inappropriate or uncomfortable clothing. Let’s not forget that Valentine’s Day falls during the winter season, which makes Columbia Women’s bright red Lite III padded sleeveless vest an indispensable item for keeping the winter chills away. Nothing is more important when walking or hiking than comfortable footwear - be prepared for any terrain challenges with Lowa Renegade’s stylish and sexy GTX red hiking boot for a serious day’s backpacking.

If the two of you are diehard homebodies looking forward to a romantic morning with breakfast in bed, why not look the part and channel Rita Hayworth while lounging on luxurious silk sheets? For a real splurge, Agent Provocateur’s pink silk Pyjama jacket and trouser scream ‘Hot Siren’. If the price tag is too extravagant, DHGate offers a playful pink ensemble pyjama set with black accents for a fraction of the cost and just as much punch. Spray on Chanel’s new pink-tinged Coco fragrance and the scene is set for a memorable day without stepping foot out of the house.

Valentine’s Day may also be an opportunity to have a casual lunch with that special someone. Without going overboard you can create a subtle Valentine’s look with something as simple as luscious red lips or a striking pair of red pumps. When choosing a red lipstick, be mindful of skin tone. As a rule, olive skin looks best with an orangey red close to a tomato hue, while the best shade for paler skins is a pinker red with blue tones. Darker skin looks great with deep crimson reds.

Saint Valentine will no doubt be warmed by all the outpouring of love, not to mention the heat generated by all those fiery hot colours…Have a good one!

Author Bio:

Rebecca is a fashion student who has aspirations to design her own wedding gown collection and run her own specialist wedding boutique. To look perfect on Valentine’s Day, consider hiring a fashion consultant or to help you create the perfect proposal consider one of these exquisite diamond engagement rings to pop the question with.