How to Look Wonderful on Valentine’s Day & Beyond
When you go out on Valentine’s Day and other dates during the Fall and Winter, you might want to look just as sexy, feminine and romantic as you do during the Spring and Summer. But that’s easier to do when you don’t have to wear as many clothes, right? So you might wonder what to wear on Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Maybe your style is more edgy, casual or creatively unique. Age doesn’t matter. I have lots of outfit ideas for you! What matters is that you express your true self. If you would like some inspiration, read on and create your perfect outfits for a perfect evening!
What to Wear on Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Moon Tiara, Pearl Headband by gardenofwhimsy at Etsy
Make Any Outfit Special With Accessories
For a romantic look, try a touch of lace in a top and/or a scarf. Add pearls: multiple strands, earrings, rings, even a headband or hair ornament or circlet. (Let us know if you dare to add a circlet, tiara or crown – flowers or gems! I’ve been too timid so far…)
For warmth you can incorporate faux fur, faux leather, fuzzy soft knits, velvet and so forth.
For more ideas, see my post on embellishing with accessories HERE.
What to Wear Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Romantic Outfits
- A lace jacket or duster over a column of black (black top + black pants or slim skirt). Add jewelry of choice.
- A warm, fitted turtleneck sweater tucked into a satin midi skirt.
What to Wear Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Sexy Outfits
- A sheer blouse + a nude camisole + black pants.
- A black crochet sweater over an ivory lacy bra or camisole + ivory trousers.
- A fitted cashmere sweater in a neutral color, such as beige + red pants + a leopard print scarf.
- A fitted cashmere sweater + a midi-skirt + heels. With a midi-skirt, put hair up or straight down and add a clutch. Leave makeup natural, but focus on brows and bold eyeliner.
- A sheer blouse + a leather-trim cardigan + black leather pants, or moto leggings, or black textured leggings (such as snakeskin.) Add black flats, such as oxfords. You may add pearl stud earrings, a gold openwork cuff, a red cross-body bag.
- A slip dress + a motorcycle jacket + boots with a heel. If cold, you might also want to add sheer black stockings over nude pantyhose.
- A sexy slim dress + a blazer + heeled boots.
- A lacy tunic + a black camisole + a short black chiffon skirt.
- A slip dress + matching leggings. Add an evening cover.
- A sheer blouse over a slip dress.
What to Wear Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Casual Outfits
If you have something red or pink, it’s a classic go-to item for Valentine’s day and other romantic rendezvous. It’s also a simple way to give a casual outfit a romantic air.
- A velvet camisole + some nice jeans + a soft cardigan. Add jewelry of choice.
- A red cashmere sweater (as in the classic “sweater girl”) + chinos belted in brown. Layer about five necklaces, such as: a short string of turquoise beads, a short necklace on a black cord, a charms necklace, another short string of colored beads (match a color of one of the charms), a short delicate beaded chain, a long metal statement necklace.
- A semi-opaque ivory peasant top + a nude shaper camisole + blue jeans.
- A pretty top + a short jean skirt + heels.
- A lady-like cardigan + a white tee + blue jeans. Add a pretty gold necklace + a pretty purse + flats.
- A big, cozy sweater + a satin midi skirt. Add boots.
- An ivory deep-v sweater + an ivory lace bra + blue jeans.
- A mini-skirt + an oversize sweater. Add tights or over-the-knee boots.
- A silky dress + a jean jacket.
- A graphic t-shirt + gauchos or culottes + heels.
- A pencil skirt + a t-shirt + fun kicks + minimal accessories.
Edgy Outfits: Just Add a Biker Jacket
Just add a black biker jacket over a basic or frilly outfit. Then suddenly you’ve got an edgy vibe!
- A red top + a floral skirt + a moto jacket. Add heels.
- A moto jacket + a lace turtleneck + black pants. Add studded or edgy jewelry + black heels.
- A little velvet dress + a moto jacket. Add tall black boots + over-the-knee socks.
- Black jeans + a black t-shirt + a black moto jacket.
- A little black dress + a moto jacket. Add an edgy necklace, such as chains or a spiked design. You might also like to add a studded purse or clutch.
Other Outfit Ideas for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
- A metallic top + palazzo pants. Add a special clutch.
- Add a jean jacket, moto jacket or bomber jacket over a body-con dress.
- A silky blouse + gray jeans + heels.
- A longer-length hoodie over skinnies (try shades of purple, pink or red) + heels. Add a leopard-print faux fur jacket.
- And for a bedroom look outside the bedroom, try two kimonos at once!
Let’s Connect!
Where are you going or will you be staying home this Valentine’s Day? How will you dress up? Were any of these ideas helpful to you? Please leave a reply below, and let us know how you style your outfit!
You might also want to read my series on evening outfits. Here are a few of the posts:
- “How to Use Embellishment in Evening Outfits“
- “What to Wear Out to the Restaurant“
- “How to Look Sensational for Special Evenings“
- “Secrets of How to Look Special on Easy Evenings“
- “How to Dress Up Your Little Black Dress“
- “How to Wear Velvet Now for All Your Special Occasions“
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These are some great outfit ideas! I liked the edgy one the best, as I love the leather jacket with the soft skirt. Great information.