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6 Valentine's Day Date Ideas and the Outfits to Match
Even if you hate Valentine's day, these outfits are cute.
Valentine's Day is stressful enough, so your outfit should be a no-brainer: wear what makes you feel best. With date nights ranging from all-night dancing to romantic bar crawls, dress the part with six outfits to love, ahead.
The Comedy Club
Nothing is sexier than having a laugh, so a comedy session is an ideal date with your S.O. And maybe it's just me, but I have an irrational fear of getting heckled by an on-stage comedian, so I tend to cower in the shadows and chuckle quietly to myself. If you have the same fear of being called out, opt for a basic look modified with sneaky-chic accessories like this fur-trimmed tote by Vasic, a rising accessories label.
Ganni Julliard Mohair Pullover, €400; ganni.com
A Romantic Hike
Tell your date to take a hike... with you on Valentine's Day (sorry). Try printed high-waisted leggings and a sports bra for a functional but stylish look— i.e. not athleisure.
Lacoste Sport Mock Neck Half-Zip Pocket Sweatshirt, $75; lacoste.com
Lisa Marie Fernandez Elisa Stretch-Denim Sports Bra, $90; net-a-porter.com
The Upside Enter the Dragon-Print Performance Leggings, $102; matchesfashion.com
Adidas Tubular Entrap Shoes, $130; adidas.com
Wine Bar Crawl
Scour the town with your partner in search of the city's best (... cheapest) Tempranillo in the neighborhood, but keep it casual in flat shoes.
Réalisation Par The Bianca, $140; realisationpar.com
Galentine's Day
If you're spending Valentine's Day with your not-so-lonely hearts club of single ladies, pull out all the stops with a playful outfit. It's a prime opportunity to wear your gaudiest items because YDGAF (and because Saint Laurent told us the '80s were back).
Charlotte Simone Va-Va Varsity Fluffy, £475; charlottesimone.com
Madeworn Queen Btt Biker '78 Concert T-Shirt, $175; madeworn.com
Staying In
Cuddled up on the couch this holiday? Alone or otherwise, luxuriate in a silk pajama set, a cozy sweater and fur trimmed slippers.
Theory Soft Alpaca Cardigan, $495; theory.com
Three Graces London Drums in the Night Silk Charmeuse Camsole, £243;
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