Valentine’s Day is already less than a month away. That can mean only one thing: It’s time to start planning. And, no, we don’t mean your date or the gift you might want to get your significant other — or a friend or yourself — though, it’s probably for the best to be thinking about that, too. We’re talking about your February 14th look.
The good news? Whether you will be heading out for a romantic evening with a partner, celebrating with friends, or having a self-care night in, the most stylish Instagrammers have plenty of fashion inspo to provide. Keep scrolling to discover 20 outfits — sleek businesscore looks, on-trend rosettes and bows, as well as pinks, reds and every shade in between — that you might just fall in love with this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Oversized Blazer + Dress
The officewear trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so embrace it this Valentine’s Day by pairing an oversized blazer with your go-to date-night dress. Bonus points if it’s red, like the one pictured here.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Red Tights
Colored tights are having a moment, which makes opting for a red pair a no-brainer. We love the bright and bold pop it adds to this sleek black outfit as well as the tone-matched shoes.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Red + Black
Or bring a bit of edge to your Valentine’s Day red by using it as an accent colour in your all-black outfit.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Lace Maxi Dress
Is there anything else to say about a sexy sheer wine-colored maxi dress other than “Yes, please”?
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Red + Pink
If you’re not going to pair red and pink together on Valentine’s Day, when are you going to do it? Look to see what you already have in your closet, and build your outfit from there.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: All The Rosettes
Rosettes — which are always Valentine’s Day-ready — are going to be everywhere in 2024. This year, we say the more you have, the better.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Feminine Bows
Just like rosettes, bows are an easy way to dress up any outfit this year, especially if your aesthetic leans toward more girly trends. Add them to your clothes, weave them into your hair, use them to accessorize, and go forth.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Barbiecore Frills
Not ready to say goodbye to Barbiecore pink just yet? Valentine’s Day offers the perfect cover — go as pink and frilly as your heart desires.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Heart Patterns
When it comes to romance and fashion, there’s no such thing as too obvious.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Feathered Suit
Nothing says flirty and thriving like hot pink feather embellishments.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Pattern Mixing
We don’t know what we love most about this Marimekko look: the fitted floral turtleneck, the billowing retro-esque maxi skirt, or the way the mismatched patterns come together. And that’s before we get to the fuzzy handbag.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Pink Accessories
Whether you’re opting to keep things low-key this year or don’t usually wear head-to-toe pink, you can still get in the Valentine’s Day spirit by adding soft touches of the hue to your outfit through accessories.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Chic Businesscore
Yes, businesscore can work for a romantic date, especially with a silhouette and cut as interesting as the short suit pictured here — plus a pair of Tabis, naturally.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Pink + Brown
Chocolate brown and pink is the colour combo we’re not wearing enough of. Style the shades casually, like pictured here, or dress them up with fancier pieces.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Relaxed Loungewear
A cozy-looking neutral, wide-legged loungewear set is for anyone who doesn’t want to make a fuss out of Valentine’s Day. After all, it’s just another day.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Bright White
If the Valentino runway is any indicator (and it usually is), we’re all about to be wearing a lot more — and significantly more vivid — whites. Why not start now?
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Cutout Gown
Take it from singer-songwriter Mahalia: cut-outs on a gown make it all the more alluring, whether in red or any other colour.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Black Mini Dress
Because a Little Black Dress is a perennial wardrobe staple for a reason, right?
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Full Skirt
Another major trend for 2024? Voluminous maxi skirts that demand attention. We’d say the ruffled purple one seen here (thrillingly paired with a tomato-red top!) fits the bill exactly.
Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea: Knee-High Boots
Not 100 percent sure about what to wear? Make your footwear the star, like the metallic silver knee-high slouchy boots that complete this outfit.
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