Valentine’s Day Style Picks
Do you have big plans for Valentine’s Day? Love it or hate it, Feb. 14 is just one week away! Whether you’re stepping out for a fancy night with your significant other or grabbing drinks with the girls, we’ve got V-Day style picks you’ll fall in love with.
If anything, Cupid’s holiday is a good excuse to wear that frilly red dress. Actress Sarah Hyland has the right idea with this gorgeous Zac Posen gown.
Modcloth has a great selection of romantic retro dresses for the occasion. The fit-and-flare silhouette and bustier-style seemingly make the dress both sexy and romantic, a lovely choice for a candlelit dinner with your sweetheart. Purchase and browse for more here.
If you’re really on a budget (we know, those little chocolates can be expensive), you can’t go wrong with Forever21. Their Darling Rose Skater Dress is a steal at $11.80. You’ll have plenty of cash left to splurge on your honey.
Jewelry designer Venessa Arizaga has a funky Valentine’s collection that we love. Her hand-crocheted “Pour Your Heart Out” necklace is just the piece to say “I Love You.” She also has small bracelets with mini hearts if you want to tone down the V-Day flair.
Alice + Olivia’s heart-print peep toe pumps are made for the occasion! Flats are also available in the print. These would look great with a little black dress if you’re not into red and pink.
Channel a more romantic era in pearls, swept-up hair and a pastel tulle skirt. This mint green skirt by Shabby Apple is also available in ivory, navy, black and peach.
Would you rather stay in with wine and romantic comedies on Valentine’s Day? Victoria’s Secret has you covered with their LOVE Mayfair pajamas. You know, in case you forget what day it is.
Erica Moody is a Louisiana-born writer who’s called D.C. home since 2010. In addition to fashion writing, she covers social events, edits The Citron Review literary journal and is working on a novel. Erica holds an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University.