Romantic Styles for Valentine's Day

A million things come to mind when thinking about romantic styles for Valentine’s Day and most of them tend to be frilly, feminine, and involve some shade of pink. All of these qualities are valid choices for February fashion with style, fit and fabric providing the framework that adapts with trends year over year. While a well-fitting dress or a classic silk blouse will continue to serve you in a romance-inspired look, consider mixing in a few new elements to fall in love with what you wear during the season of candy hearts and Cupid.

A patterned floral piece is a great romantic staple to build your look around. Depending on the style of the imagery, floral printed fabrics can range from graphic and cute to whimsical and dreamy to romantic and edgy, making it a surprisingly versatile print. In Midwest winters, February tends to remain cooler and intarsia-printed sweaters work well for this reason. Look for a combination of muted tones and pops of brighter hues within a more abstract-style flower print to open up your options for clothing combinations. The right sweater can easily work for a weekday paired with jeans or as a date-night look over your favorite skirt.

Sometimes, Valentine’s Day style is simply about elevating. While you shop, check tags for special materials like mohair or cashmere to add a luxurious touch. Maybe you’ve already got the perfect black dress in your closet that would be next-level with a pair of gently-used heels in a shimmery shade of red. Up the drama with an off-the-shoulder top over your favorite jeans and knee-high boots or let your handbag do the talking with an unexpected texture or look-at-me metallic hue. It doesn’t always have to be a whole new look—simple touches are sometimes more effective at sending the holiday message.

Write your wardrobe’s love story this season by capturing the essence of romance through fashion—it might be easier said than done, but starting your search for on-trend items at Style Encore will always be your best bet.

Blog By: Chelsea Lankford | @truelane