Yes, it’s time to start thinking about Valentineâs Day outfits. After a few months of low-key (a.k.a. couch-oriented) date nights this past winter, you and your SO might feel ready to kick things up a notch by getting dressed up and locking in a buzzy restaurant reservation in advance. Or maybe you’re thinking of reuniting with the girls with a Valentine’s Day gift exchange and a bougie brunch. Whatever your plans are, outfit prep is key.
Sure, you may not feel like dressing up right nowâeven the best of us fall into winter-style ruts when itâs absolutely frigid for weeks, which is where street style can be a great source of inspiration. Hoping to make a knit sweater feel fresh for a chill lunch? We found just the thing. (Hint: It involves some sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie.) Eager to dress up for dinner without sacrificing comfort? Straight-leg jeans and an oversized blazer or jacket read effortlessly cool and have infinite day-to-night potential. Leather skirts, statement collars, and sheer dresses are also in the mix because what’s V-Day without a little spice?
Whateverâs on the agenda in the coming weeks, thereâs no denying these street-style outfits make for fantastic date-night (and day) inspo. Even better, you can bookmark these âfits for the rest of the year since they lend themselves well to layering up or down depending on the season.
Ahead, several foolproof Valentineâs Day outfits to shop and copy now. Xoxo.
The dinner date
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Nothing is sexier than a velvet minidress for dinner and drinks, but you know whatâs not hot? Shivering because of the cold winter air. To stay warm without looking dowdy, add a fuzzy shrug or jacket on top and a pair of lace or plumetis tights below. Theyâll both look great with a pair of eye-catching hot pink platforms.
The lunch date
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