7 Valentine’s Day Dressing Up Ideas for Women
Valentine’s Day is just about the corner and if you have not selected your clothes for the romantic dinner, now is your time. It could be a bit difficult to zero in your sartorial choices, especially when you have to make an impression. Without beating around the bush, I am going to tell you that what you wear and how you carry yourself affects how attractive you appear, regardless of the day. Edith Head had famously said that “you can have anything you want in life if you dress for it” and wooing your significant other on Valentine’s Day is no exception.
So what should you wear that makes you appear the belle of the ball? The answer can vary from person to person. The choice of your clothing depends on your body shape, size, weight, age, and how comfortable your feel in a particular piece of apparel. Nevertheless, there are a few tricks that you can employ to appear dashing while wearing most clothes.
Bare it out
The whole Valentine’s week has a sense of courtship in the air with the couple making an effort to woo each other. However, for a romantic dinner, you would want to stick to the idea of impressing yourself SO without appearing too inviting or desperate. Choose to show a little skin to say that you are comfortable as you are but make the rest of your look classy enough to maintain an air of mystery around you.
Focus on just one area
Women who are not in their prime are not doing themselves any favour by dressing up as a twenty-something girl right out of college. It makes you look pretentious and a little desperate. You can’t dress like a middle-aged woman who is out shopping for groceries either. So what is the middle ground? To look your best self without appearing tryhard or boring, you need to focus on revealing one area of your body. Now the part of your body you choose to reveal depends on what you think is your best asset.
For instance, if you have a nice bust, go with a deep neck dress but make sure the rest of the clothes covers your body elegantly. This will ensure the focus remains on your neckline. Similarly, make sure to balance it out while focusing on any part of your body.
Tight is not always right
Just because you are wearing a bodycon dress does not mean you look instantly dashing. Sometimes tight dresses can have a reverse effect. Be comfortable in your skin, regardless of what size you are and don’t try to fit into smaller size apparel just to vampish. Wear clothes that compliment your body and accentuate your curves and make sure you are comfortable in what you are wearing. Remember you elevate the clothes and not the other way around. You don’t have to be dependent on an article of clothing to appealing. You are already gorgeous. Just opt for the clothes that bring your best self out and If you find yourself trouble choosing the right clothes you can consult with a personal fashion stylist and I am sure they will guide you in the right way and clear your confusion.
Opt for leather
Nothing says intriguing like a confident lady clad in leathers. It shows a passionate and dominant side of you. However, while choosing to go with leather, make sure you keep it in moderation. You don’t want to be clad in leathers from head to toe lest you want to look like a dominatrix right out of a BDSM party. Match your leather apparels with light coloured shades. For instance, if you are wearing a floral dress, a leather jacket will give you that extra suave that will serve you perfectly for Valentine’s Day dinner.
Leather is something you don’t want to be experimenting with. If you have not worn or are not used to wearing leather, you can choose to skip it for Valentine’s Day dinner, lest you want to be uncomfortable throughout the time.
Nevertheless, if you choose to go with it, there are a lot of options you can try. Just make sure what you wear remains aligned with the essence of Valentine’s Day, i.e, romance.
Choose minimal accessories
As much as you would like, it is not a good idea to go out looking like Cleopatra. So, it is better to minimise the accessories. Make sure the accessories you wear are complimenting your overall appearance rather than drawing focus on themselves.
Put on a cute sweater
A snug fit cashmere sweater can elevate your look and make you appear charming. However, you need to be careful while choosing a sweater, especially if you are wearing a dress. Your sweater must not get in the way of your overall look but should be complimenting your appearance. A lightweight cashmere sweater or a cardigan can be your best options, as long as you remain vigilant about aesthetically matching them with the rest of your clothes.
Smokey Eyes for the win
There is something incredibly tempting about girls with smokey eyes. It adds a sense of mystery to your personality that can make men go weak on their knees. Use a dark kohl liner and smudge the areas around your eyes to attain the perfect smokey eyes makeup. Make sure to keep the rest of your makeup on point so your eyes stand out among the rest of your facial features.