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    We found the best Valentine's Day outfit ideas - no matter what your plans are

    From dinner dates to drinks with the girls

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    Last updated 9 February 2024 In Features

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    Struggling to find the perfect Valentine's Day outfit? Whether you are celebrating by going out for a fancy dinner with your partner, having a fun night out with your friends, taking yourself on a nice walk to visit your favourite coffee shop or indulging in a cosy night in, we've got lots of Valentine's Day outfit options to inspire you.

    There is no better time to treat yourself to some colourful wardrobe additions. Pastel pink hues and a bit of sparkle never go amiss on the most romantic day of the year. Recently, we've also loved the sophisticated combination of deep grey and on-trend red - not to mention statement accessories like heart-shaped bags and Mary Jane flats which really elevate a Valentine's Day outfit. 

    When it comes to makeup, grab your best red lipstick to finish off your look. Add a spritz of your chosen perfume (we are forever obsessed with Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjain - on Valentine's Day and beyond) and a generous helping of hairspray and you are ready to step out the door feeling your best.

    Here at Marie Claire, we are all about spreading the love. That's why we've also rounded up the best Valentine's Day gifts for her, the best Valentine's gifts for your boyfriend and the best Galentine's Day gifts to spoil the special people in your life, the best jewellery gifts and even the luxury gifts on our editors' wish lists.

    Without further ado, browse our selection of Valentine's Day outfits below. We've chosen a look to suit every Valentine's occasion, no matter what you plan is for the day.

    Valentine's Day outfit ideas

    If you're going for a fancy dinner:

    pandora black ring

    Pandora Black Chakra Heart Ring
    £45 AT PANDORA

    long black silk dress

    Nova Tie Back Dress
    £89 AT OMNES

    m&s black strappy heels

    M&S Leather Strappy Sandals
    £45 AT M&S

    red rose texture handbag

    Aje Rosie Mini Handbag
    £207 AT AJE

    red strapless rose texture mini dress

    Aje Gazer Rosette Mini Dress
    £482 AT AJE

    gold bow detail platform heels

    Loeffler Randall Camellia Bow-Embellished Sandals
    £380 AT NET-A-PORTER

    If you're heading out for drinks: 

    white shirt with red embroidered cuffs reading toi and moi

    With Nothing Underneath The ‘Toi’ And ‘Moi’ Shirt
    £115 AT WITH NOTHING UNDERNEATH

    contrast denim wide leg jeans

    E.L.V. Denim Contrast Denim Flare Jeans
    £315 AT LIBERTY

    red low heeled pointy toe shoes with bow detail

    Mango Bow-Heeled Shoes
    £49.99 AT MANGO

    red alaia crossbody bag

    Alaïa Lacquer Red Le Coeur Bag
    RENT FOR £40 AT BY ROTATION

    grey mini strapless mini dress with pinstripe

    SSENSE Grey Tandi Mini Dress
    £146 AT SSENSE

    red patent mary jane flats with three buckle straps

    Alohas Luke Onix Flat Shoes
    £149 AT ALOHAS

    If you're celebrating Galentine's Day: 

    gold heart drop earrings

    Astrid & Miyu Gold Heart Drop Earrings
    £95 AT ASTRID & MIYU

    brown maxi long sleeved dress with diamante detail

    SLA The Label Margot Diamante Midi Dress
    £130 AT SLA THE LABEL

    knee high cream leather boots

    Schuh Knee High Boots
    £31.99 AT SCHUH

    If you're having a cosy night in:

    strawberry print cotton nightie

    Pink City Prints Mini Strawberry Nightie
    £125 AT PINK CITY PRINTS

    papier wellness journal

    Papier Full of Hearts Wellness Journal
    £26 AT PAPIER

    good squish red check print scrunchie

    Good Squish Scrunchie
    £28 AT SELFRIDGES

    red crewneck knit jumper

    Mango Red Knitted Jumper
    £35.99 AT MANGO

    mango red knitted wide leg trousers

    Mango Red Knitted Trousers
    £29.99 AT MANGO

    cream ribbed socks with red heart detail

    Sezane Heart Socks
    £15 AT SEZANE

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