Valentine's Day 2017 | What to Wear for Date Night

As far as I can remember, I honestly always despised Valentine’s Day. For most years of my life thus far I have been single on Valentine’s Day and the last thing you want rubbed in your face when you are single is how in love everyone is around you. I would purposely wear black on Valentine’s Day just to spite the holiday, which I felt was just another excuse for Hallmark to sell greeting cards (and I’m pretty sure the Holiday was invented by them). Even now that I am in a relationship, I do not think you need a day to show someone how much you love them (although a girl can’t turn down chocolates and roses).

However, this year I am trying to make the most of it – even though deep down I am still that girl that is turned completely off by the fact that there is a holiday dedicated to having to buy a gift for the person you’re with to show them that you love them, or take them out to dinner with the million other couples that are also out that same day. It’s just all around corny.

With that being said – I am trying to give Valentine’s Day a chance and think of it as a day to set aside to spend some time with who you love. This year my boyfriend and I are going out to eat in the North End, and it will be the first time I ventured out on Valentine’s Day (last year we stayed in and cooked at home). This means, I needed something to wear (and can’t get away with wearing black this year, I don’t think my boyfriend would enjoy that haha). I wanted to go for something red and romantic. There is something about an off-the shoulder top that I think is so beautiful, without showing too much skin. Ever since the trend came out last Spring/Summer I pounced on it and probably bought more off the shoulder tops than I need – so hoping this trend lasts awhile. After much searching on the internet, I found the perfect off-the shoulder red top from Sabo Skirt that I paired with Black Jeans and two of my new favorite gold choker necklaces. With Valentine’s Day coming up on Tuesday – you may not have time to get this cute top shipped (Sabo Skirt is in Australia), however I linked a couple others that you may be able to get sooner.

I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day with loves of love – whether it’s with a significant other, your family, or your gal-pals. I wish you the MOST chocolate you could ever wish for, and if you are single, use it as an excuse to go out for some drinks with the girls.