Valentine’s Day is in two days and you are there fidgeting on what to wear? Or you just miraculously got a date and he says, “Get ready, I’m coming to take you out,” and your nerves are having impromptu meetings, wondering what to wear? You are not alone!
It happens to the best of us. With a beautifully arranged closet filled with clothes, you still wonder what to wear! It happens, don’t fret!
Before you consider what to wear. There are a few points to know and a few questions you need to provide answers to. What’s the event for? Is it a casual or a corporate gathering? Will it be a dinner date, lunch, or just hanging out at the cinemas?
You need to put all these into consideration to avoid overdressing or underdressing. It is very important. If your mode of dressing comes with a color code, please follow instructions but be stylish. You need to stand out!
If your man invites you to dinner with his family, you already know you are up for a family interview so dressing casually is out of the bag, sister! Or you get invited to dinner on a yacht, you know you can’t come in blazers or tailored suits, right? Yes, we are heading somewhere.
Now that you’ve sorted your venue, your hygiene comes next. Going out on a date wearing the most expensive outfit with the perfect accessories but still insecure about how you smell, considering you hurried back from work only to prepare for the date. Sister, no!
If peradventure, the above happens, there are still ways to step out smelling fresh. But in all, you have to be confident from within. So, get in the showers or use some deodorant.
Here are seven dress styles/ideas you can opt for:
There are tons of ideas you can always go for when it comes to dressing for a date but this is not just any date. This is Valentine, a beautiful day well adorned with red and white outfits everywhere you go. It’s also a day that you need to be extra careful when picking a dress idea for a date.
No Red Colour Outfit
The whole world is aware it’s Valentine’s Day. They do not need a reminder from you with your white and red outfits. Except it’s for an event, you do not want to look like everyone in the restaurant with red dresses or skirts. Go for more colourful outfits, except red and white, especially when they are together like fraternal twins. No!
The Little Black Dress
No one goes wrong with a black dress; it complements everyone. It can be paired with all colours. Be mindful of the weather when selecting the type of little black dress you want, except you want to go on your date with a coverup.
White Lace Tops and Dresses
If you must wear a white attire, pair it with outfits of any colour except red. A laced blouse will look perfect on any colour. You have varieties of choices to pick from. Pink shorts, pants, green skirts, floral skirts, silky shorts of any colour, the list is endless.
Spice On Lingeries
If you are to stay at home booed up with your lover, dump all your old pajamas for something spicy tonight. You don’t want to be in pajamas with the room nicely scented from your favorite candles. Now, is the time for red colours. Keep it for your partner. A lace red corset top with a matching panties is perfect. A black colour is also great for intimacy. However, the choice is left to you.
Tiny Bits
No one is stopping you from using a red attire on Valentine’s Day but reduce the attention to the little things like your lipstick, bag tag, bracelet, hair bond, turban, bag e.t.c. A bold daring red lipstick will sing ballad, lullaby, and rap rhythm into your lover’s ears than a full toned outfit with red screaming from all angles.
Monotone Outfits
A monotone two-piece, jumpsuit, tee and trousers (depending on the venue), will be perfect for Valentine’s Day. It automatically makes you look different, classy, well put-together, and in between.
Shoes
You’ve been in flats for 365 days except for occasions, church, or photoshoot. This is the time to show your feet off in your lovely shoes. You can even spice things up indoors with shoes on. It’s a turn-on for some.
A shirt dress is also a great alternative to little black dresses. Opt for something with lace, puffy sleeves, and button-down type of shirt dresses.
Do you have multiple events to attend on Valentine’s Day and you are wondering how to go about it? Well, the sad news is you can’t attend to them all but you can at least try.
Do you have a day to night event, office to dates, and you are in utter confusion and distress? You are about to cancel on them? No, sister! Don’t worry. There is a quick tip to go from day to night look in a sec.
Your Makeup And Hair.
Do you know your makeup can take your look from 0-100 real quick? From a day-look to night-look in less than 20 minutes. Add more deep colours to your eyebrow creases, have a quick smokey eye with a red lippie, or add some spicy lashes and you are good to go. Same goes for your hair. A day-look when it comes to our hair differs from our night sexy look. You want to aim at something sensual yet classy.
A bun is not needed now, you left that in the day. Let down the hair, add a little shine if needed.
At the end of it all, you should know that fashion is to complement you and not make you uncomfortable.
It’s your choice! Simple, yet extravagant or fancy. Be comfortable! And remember looking your best includes leaving room for fashion mishaps. Don’t wear tight outfits, Know what the event is all about prior to the day.
