Drama-Free Valentine's Day : How to Survive the Sugariest Date of the Year (and Do It in Style)
Valentine's Day is approaching and with it come the typical existential dilemmas: do I celebrate it or pretend it doesn't exist? Red passion or black mystery? Do I reserve dinner or stay home watching romantic comedies (or horror, depending on the mood)?
Whatever your plan (or lack thereof), one thing should be clear: your look has to be for you, not for the date. So forget the glitter hearts and obvious outfits. Here's a survival guide for February 14th, where the only requirement is that you feel spectacular.
If you have fallen for the romantic dinner (but you resist the clichés)
You said it: “this year we skipped celebrating Valentine’s Day .” But here you are, with a 9pm reservation and a candle on the table. No big deal, let’s make it worth it.
The key item: Strapless evening dress. Because black is always the right answer, and because if anyone is going to turn heads in that restaurant, it's you.
The finishing touch: Mr and Mrs earrings, a little sparkle but without looking like a themed party decoration.
If your plan is a night out with friends (and they've all said they're "skipping Valentine's Day ")
Let's be honest: you've all said this plan is "just because," but the truth is that you've all dressed up a bit too much. And we love it.
Unfailing look: Grey plaid miniskirt + Keystone pajama shirt. Relaxed, chic, and ready for any impromptu plan (or for a selfie session in the bar bathroom).
The finishing touch: Pesci Corallini necklace, because accessories also tell stories (and this one can say “yes, I chose this with intention”).
If your plan is a date with yourself (and you fancy a bit of stylistic self-love)
You don't need a date to look pretty. A night at home deserves its own look, too.
Winning choice: Midtown set. Comfortable, stylish, and pretty enough for a casual selfie that says “Yeah, my plan is better than yours.”
Just in case... Kelsey leather ankle boots, because you never know if you decide to go out at the last minute.
If you go to Valentine's Day , but in an ironic way
That plan where you and your date decide to “laugh at the date” and end up having dinner at a place with pink decor and a special menu with names like 'Cupid's Kiss'. Well, let's do it in style.
Look that steals all the attention: Strapless evening dress + gold Santa sandals. If we're going to do this, let's do it right.
The finishing touch: Street Earrings, because Valentine's Day can be cheesy, but your look doesn't have to be.