VALENTINE'S DAY is nearly here so it's time to start thinking about that perfect outfit for date night.
Whether that's a date with your beau, friends, or just some self care - we're here to help with your fashion needs whatever your plans.
Valentine's Day all about celebrating love, whether that's celebrating with dinner or drinks in the evening, going the whole hog and heading on a mini break or just staying at home watching a romantic movie or two with a glass of fizz or hot chocolate.
Each one requires a different outfit because whichever category your plans fit in to, you may as well look on trend.
So, with that in mind, we've compiled your ultimate guide on which outfits to wear this Valentine's Day, however you're choosing to spend it.
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Cocktails
If you're heading to a bar for a Valentine's Day date, then it's your opportunity to go all out.
We'd go for sexy but refined like this one shoulder dress from ASOS.
This does most of the talking, so you won't need to do much styling alongside it, just a pair of comfortable strappy heels, a choker necklace and some earrings. Or forego the choker and stick with the statement earrings. Fin.
Date wardrobe:
- ASOS DESIGN one shoulder chiffon mini dress, £80 from ASOS - buy here
- Dune London Croc-Effect Leather Snaffle-Trimmed Slingback Courts, £80 from Dune London - buy here
- Rippled Choker, £49 from COS - buy here
- Collagerie Lozenge Earring, £65 from Jigsaw - buy here
Dinner
For dinner, you'll be playing around with an oxymoron - standout and simple. Difficult right? But don't worry, we've found exactly the outfit that crosses both categories.
We'd style this simple but eye catching dress from Omnes with pretty heels from Moda in Pelle, seeing as you'll be spending the majority of the evening sitting down.
Finish everything off with a chic but warm coat because February is not the time of year to be walking around in a strappy dress. Trust us.
Date wardrobe:
- Riviera Maxi Dress, £39 (was £65) from Omnes - buy here
- Moda in Pelle Moda Illari Ld34, £105 (was £130) from House of Fraser - buy here
- Italian Wool Raglan Sleeve Coat, £295.20 (was £369) from Karen Millen - buy here
Trip to the pub
Who doesn't love the warmth of a pub? If that's where you're headed to celebrate Valentine's Day, then we'd recommend opting for something just a fraction above everyday casual.
So go for jeans, but choose a really nice pair of flare jeans like these ones from Abercrombie & Fitch. Then choose a shirt; we love this loose fitting, noughties-esque one from Topshop for its colour and fit. We reckon leave the stilettos at home and instead get your extra couple of inches from a comfortable pair of ankle boots.
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Complete the relaxed but polished look with a jazzy claw clip from & Other Stories.
Date wardrobe:
- High Rise Vintage Flare Jean in Super Dark with Pintuck Seam, £75 from Abercrombie & Fitch - buy here
- Topshop slim satin shirt in chocolate, £34 from ASOS - buy here
- Linzi Claudia Square Toe Sock Style Boot With Block Heel, £40 from Next - buy here
- & Other Stories Glossy Claw Clip, £15 from & Other Stories - buy here
Home on the sofa
Sometimes only home will do. And when that's the case, all you really need is a comfortable lounge set and some slippers.
Snuggled up in front of the tv, you'll feel comfortable while looking chic and the step up from pyjamas - which can also be a great option depending on the vibes - will leave you feeling like you've made a bit of an effort even if it is to stay in your living room.
To be honest, we're fully on board with a Valentine's night in, especially when you can look as cute as this.
Date wardrobe:
- Talliah Rose Harlow Grey Knitted Ribbed 3 Piece Lounge Set, £38 from Talliah Rose - buy here
- M&S Suede Mule Slippers, £19.50 from M&S - buy here
Mini break
We're obsessed with knee high boots, tights and a roll neck tucked into a mini skirt at the moment because not only does it look mega chic, it's also warm and cosy.
Our favourite go-tos are the Stradivarius Heeled Boots in black, layered over a pair of 20 denier black tights and a super cosy roll neck tucked in to a mini skirt.
Accessorise with gold or silver hoops like these ones from Astrid and Miyu and some rings like the Radial ring from Missoma.
Unless your hiking on your mini break (in which case, read on for outfit inspo), this look can see you through so many different settings and is hugely versatile. You'll be wearing it long past V-Day.
Black not your colour? Feel free to swap each piece out for whatever shade you love.
Date wardrobe:
- Stradivarius Heeled Boots, £59.99 from Stradivarius - buy here
- Boden Jersey A-Line Mini Skirt, £65 from Boden - buy here
- Reiss Nova Cashmere Blend Stripe Detail Jumper, £118 from John Lewis - buy here
- H&M 2-pack 20 Denier Tights, £5.99 from H&M - buy here
- Astrid & Miyu Pleated Crystal Hoops, £79 from Astrid & Miyu - buy here
- Missoma Radial Ring, £85 from Missoma - buy here
Activity
With this outfit, you want to be ready for any activity your date throws at you. Mini golf? No problem. Bowling? Raring to go.
Sky diving? Well, maybe not skydiving because they'll give you a one piece for that, but you get the point.
Start off with some super on trend cargo pants and pair them with comfortable but fashionable trainers.
Keep warm and look amazing with a cargo jacket or a cropped hoodie over a high neck crop top to finish.
Date wardrobe:
- Stradivarius Petite straight leg cargo trouser in khaki, £29.99 from ASOS - buy here
- New Balance 530 Trainers, £95 from Arket - buy here
- Bobbi Long Sleeve High Neck Crop Top, £25 (was £58) from Reiss - buy here
- DAZY Flap Pocket Drop Shoulder Drawstring Hem Jacket, £27.49 from Shein - buy here
- Levi's Graphic Laundry Hem Hoodie, £30 (was £60) from Levi's - buy here
Walking date
There's little more wholesome than a countryside walk, and if you're not really feeling the traditional dinner and booze then this is a fun - and free - alternative.
The priority here is complete comfort. So leggings are the first port of call and the Vital Seamless 2.0 design from Gymshark are a bestseller for a reason.
Layer up with a long or short sleeved t-shirt (just a basic will do) underneath a sweatshirt like the zip up offering from M&S.
Keep warm while still looking good in a duvet coat like this one from River Island, throw on a cap and last, but in no way least, lace up some walking boots before heading outside.
Date wardrobe:
- Gymshark Vital Seamless 2.0 Leggings, £45 from Gymshark - buy here
- Cotton Blend Ribbed Zip Up Sweatshirt, £55 from M&S - buy here
- River Island Long Line Padded Coat, £60 (was £100) from Very - buy here
- Women's Explorer Insulated Lace-Up Commando Boots, £160 from Hunter - buy here
- Sweaty Betty Everyday Cap, £25 from Sweaty Betty - buy here
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