6 Valentine's Day Date Ideas and the Outfits to Match

Even if you hate Valentine's day, these outfits are cute.

Valentine's Day is stressful enough, so your outfit should be a no-brainer: wear what makes you feel best. With date nights ranging from all-night dancing to romantic bar crawls, dress the part with six outfits to love, ahead.

The Comedy Club

Nothing is sexier than having a laugh, so a comedy session is an ideal date with your S.O. And maybe it's just me, but I have an irrational fear of getting heckled by an on-stage comedian, so I tend to cower in the shadows and chuckle quietly to myself. If you have the same fear of being called out, opt for a basic look modified with sneaky-chic accessories like this fur-trimmed tote by Vasic, a rising accessories label.  

Ganni Julliard Mohair Pullover, €400; ganni.com

Frame Le Crop Mini Boot Gusset Raw Hem, $239; frame-store.com

AGL Patent Leather Ankle Boot, €297; agl.com

Vasic Marhe Fur, $445; squareup.com/store/vasic-newyork

Erin Considine Brass Oval Tab Hairpin, $328; bonadrag.com

A Romantic Hike

Tell your date to take a hike... with you on Valentine's Day (sorry). Try printed high-waisted leggings and a sports bra for a functional but stylish look— i.e. not athleisure. 

Lacoste Sport Mock Neck Half-Zip Pocket Sweatshirt, $75; lacoste.com

Lisa Marie Fernandez Elisa Stretch-Denim Sports Bra, $90; net-a-porter.com

The Upside Enter the Dragon-Print Performance Leggings, $102; matchesfashion.com

Adidas Tubular Entrap Shoes, $130; adidas.com

Wine Bar Crawl

Scour the town with your partner in search of the city's best (... cheapest) Tempranillo in the neighborhood, but keep it casual in flat shoes.

Réalisation Par The Bianca, $140; realisationpar.com

Nina Ricci  Cotton Velvet Mini Skirt, $639; stylebop.com

Stuart Weitzman The Thighscraper Boot, $507; stuartweitzman.com

Mango Beads Bucket Bag, $40; mango.com

Bianca Pratt 10k Yelow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet, $855; biancapratt.com

Standard Fare

If you're the type to fully embrace the love-ly holiday, paint the town red, literally. Slip into your sexiest LBD and top off the look with luxe accessories and a bright red coat.

Zara Coat with Pockets, $189; zara.com

Altuzarra Moonshine Embellished Tulle-Trimmed Asymmetric Stretch-Silk Dress, $1,795; net-a-porter.com

Alexander WhiteGrace, £425; alexander-white.com

Foundrae Strength Cigar Band, $2,850; foundrae.com

Simon Tealke Cartier Bracelet Watch, $16,500; modaoperandi.com

Galentine's Day

If you're spending Valentine's Day with your not-so-lonely hearts club of single ladies, pull out all the stops with a playful outfit.  It's a prime opportunity to wear your gaudiest items because YDGAF (and because Saint Laurent told us the '80s were back). 

Charlotte Simone Va-Va Varsity Fluffy, £475; charlottesimone.com

Madeworn Queen Btt Biker '78 Concert T-Shirt, $175; madeworn.com

Topshop Wrap Belted Check Skirt, $68; topshop.com

Zara Laminated Mid Heel Ankle Boots, $70; zara.com

Sonia Rykiel Crystal-Embellished Earrings, $390; matchesfashion.com

Staying In

Cuddled up on the couch this holiday? Alone or otherwise, luxuriate in a silk pajama set, a cozy sweater and fur trimmed slippers.

Theory Soft Alpaca Cardigan, $495; theory.com

Three Graces London Drums in the Night Silk Charmeuse Camsole, £243; threegraceslondon.com

Three Graces London Journey's End Silk Satin Pyjama Shorts, £175; threegraceslondon.com

Jacquie Aiche Diamond Tassel Wrap Necklace, $6,500; jacquieaiche.com

Zara Features Wedge, $40; zarahome.com

Hansel from Basel Dot Support Thigh Hi, $31; hanselfrombasel.com

Sophisticated Perfumes She'll Want to Spritz On and Show Off This Valentine's Day

Alternative cool-weather scents she'll want to covet and collect this season.

Temperatures are dropping, and cosmetic collections are steadily making the transition to warm winter essentials. Her first order of business? Switching up her go-to fragrances.

Miu Miu L'eau Bleue

Adoring this gorgeous turquoise bottle from Miu Miu was instantaneous. Encasing the brand's darling new fragrance noted with lily of the valley, wild rose, and akigalawood, the contemporary blend is a spritz of sparkling bliss she'll coat on for an air of confidence. N25369.00  Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Spritz a bit of Coco Chanel's sweet, "oriental" perfume on your way out the door for a little scent that livens the skin. Apply to pulse points or halo over the hair for a feminine blend that's booming with femininity with every inhale. N27626.00 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

SJP STASH Eau de Parfum

She may have left her Carrie Bradshaw roots behind, but there's no denying Sarah Jessica Parker's latest fragrance is quite reminiscent of Sex and the City. With notes of grapefruit zest, black pepper, ginger lily, and sage, encourage her to wear it on date night for an aromatic play on provocativeness. It's flirty, romantic, with a dash of innocent tease. N28568.75 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum

You'll recognize the scent when she walks in the room. With such blooming personality that flourishes color over every gray area, her fragrance boasts floral elements, among them Damask rose, with an enticing sambac jasmine absolute. She's romantic and coy. J'adore. N34539.50 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Burberry My Burberry Festive Edition

Drenching sweet pea in a pool of freesia with a touch of geranium, Burberry's festive fragrance is seductively sweet, inspired by a London garden after the rainstorm. Patchouli balances out the floral scent with a smoky finish, offering loyalists a perfume that meets the brand's iconic expectations. N44281.25 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Pinrose Campfire Rebel

Keep her cozy this season wrapped in a warm blanket, sipping tea, and smelling like fresh air and pine sap. Pinrose infuses burning wood and vanilla bourbon into an ounce of perfume shel'll spritz on day to day for a splash of whiskey and raspberry spice. N22283.75 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream

Trailing along after the launch of her latest Hot Lips collection, CT has debuted the first fragrance of her namesake label. Drawing "love, light, power, positivity, and sex" to the woman who names Scent of a Dream her signature, it features notes of peach, black pepper, jasmine, fire tree, and patchouli ignite each wearer's individual fire. N36425.00 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Arden's trademark fragrance renders sophistication, vintage Hollywood glamour, and sheer elegance. By incorporating notes of modern rose extract, the brand honors the perfume's success as a staple you'd find on the vanities of the modern woman as well as those belonging to women of generations past. N13799.00 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence Eau de Parfum

Raise a toast to Marc Jacobs' champagne-kissed fragrance, spiked with bergamot, cream orange blossom, and honeysuckle. The sparkling aroma matches its flashy packaging, all dressed up in a gold-embossed chain clutch with snakeskin detail. N27626.00 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Moschino Fresh Couture

Let her know you think she's might fresh by gifting that special someone this fragrance-in-a-spray-bottle. Designed with top notes of bergamot, mandarin, and ylang-ylang, further enhanced with raspberry, cedar wood, and peony, we adore the spray for its fruity-meets-musky scent, but even more for its quirky packaging. N19141.25 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Tom Ford Orchid Soleil Eau de Parfum

Life just feels a bit more luxurious when you're spritzing Tom Ford across your neck and décolletage. The solar side of Orchid Soleil is a force to be reckoned with. Spouting layered notes of orange and tuberose, spider lily, and cashmeran, its reaction is oriental, almost rhythmic, harmonizing with the unique chemistry of a Tom Ford woman. N42710.00 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon

Elizabeth and James released two new fragrances in 2016, but Bourbon is hands down our favorite of the pair. Combining notes of vanilla bourbon, oakwood, and tuberose, the woody, musky scent mists a strong sense of sexuality over the skin. Bottled in amber with gold accents, the architecture of the packaging symbolizes the female curves — it is both alluring and dangerously irresistible. N25426.25 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum Spray

The modern muse is a seductress, a contemporary female with the utmost alluring bravado. She's a darling, she's daring, and, according to Estée Lauder, she wears this sophisticated scent. Comprised of Bulgarian rose petals, wild raspberries, and magnolia, this all-feminine spray exerts a confident, sexy mantra you know is bound to turn heads at the next cocktail hour. N25369.00 Available @ JDConline.com.ng

15 Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts for Him

Get him something special this year!

 

Here's a rare chance to give the hottest tech gift without spending hundreds of dollars. Amazon's newest Echo Dot is a virtual assistant powered by Alexa, and can do everything from calling you an Uber to reading the news. There's even a speaker so you can turn on music with just your voice. 

 Got a date who's never on time? A tasteful yet affordable watch like this one could be just the solution if you're shopping for his next Valentine's gift. If this one isn't quite their speed, there are plenty more to choose from in our affordable watches roundup.

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 Got a date who's never on time? A tasteful yet affordable watch like this one could be just the solution if you're shopping for his next Valentine's gift. If this one isn't quite their speed, there are plenty more to choose from in our affordable watches roundup.

More: Smart and Simple Bracelets for Men

 Depending on the situation you could safely call this "a gift for us", but no matter who it's really for, everyone loves candy, right? This hefty box of high-quality treats will put a smile on your special man's face this Valentine's Day, and if you're lucky, he might even share it with you.

Hello Fresh is the perfect gift for any chef level, from the microwave-meal-every-night-chef to the ultimate food connoisseur. Get him something you can both benefit from, and have fun preparing your meals together!

Do you frequently run into situations where your special someone drops off the map on account of a dead phone? This compact power pack doubles as a keychain, allowing them to give their devices that little boost required to be able to shoot you a quick note to let you know that everything is a-ok. This is the kind of Valentine's gift that'll save you from a fight or two over the next year!

A little bit midcentury, a little bit contemporary, these striped beach sunglasses have olive green lenses and a touch of clear pop at the frame bottom. Plus, Warby Parker offers free shipping, both ways, always.

 

Choose from a one-time premade kit or go the traditional route and buy your man a gift box. With four sample products plus an accessory or gadget, your man will enjoy the surprise month after month.

There's definitely something to be said for giving a practical gift no matter the holiday. The weather is still pretty rough out there, and these warm (and waterproof) boots from Palladium will keep his feet warm and dry as he trudges around the city or countryside.

If you're going to give anyone socks — ever — they'd better be the fun kind. With a monthly subscription to Foot Cardigan, your special guy will get a new pair of funky socks each month. Subscriptions are available for three, six, nine, or 12 months, and they're the kind of Valentine's day gift that says you appreciate your man's playful personality and style.

For that guy who's always on the go, whether to work or to school, a good messenger bag makes for an awesome gift. This simple black option from Herschel is a great value, given its low sticker price and sturdy construction. We also particularly love their dopp kit we highlighted recently, and even their camo business card case.

Give the gift of a clean shave with a subscription to Dollar Shave Club this Valentine's Day. This popular monthly service already has two million members! The average plan costs $7 and can be customized to each individual. Or, just go straight for a gift card and let your guy choose his own.

When it comes to colognes, you're always better off trusting your nose, but trust us when we say you can't go wrong with Tom Ford — especially if you like heavier aromas that will remind you of a boardroom scene from Mad Men. It's a splurge for those looking to gift big this  year, but if you're on more of a budget, the link below will give you plenty of other options in the category.
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Men's bracelets can sometimes cost a small fortune for nothing more than a simple strip of leather. Thankfully, there are still small outfits out there making sharp, simple bracelets that look great without breaking the bank. Miansai's collection of men's bracelets includes options of all sorts, but we're particularly fond of this simple rope bracelet with a fishhook for a clasp.

If his shoe collection is as big or bigger than yours, then a fresh pair of high-tops from New York-based Greats might make for the perfect surprise this holiday season. The company is still fairly new, but they continue to win fans with sneakerheads worldwide. If you don't think these will be his speed, have a browse through our list of top men's sneakers of 2017.