28 Valentine’s Day Party Outfits for Galentine’s and Singles’ Night

Valentine’s night with friends is the best excuse to dress like a storybook heroine, so I pulled 28 looks in the spirit of LoveShackFancy and Sleeper: bows, lace, rose details and plenty of red.

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Red Blazer Mini With Patterned Tights

This is the look that makes a blazer feel like a party dress. Worn alone as a mini, with a deep V and a long, relaxed line, it asks for a pair of patterned black tights to give the legs something to say.

Look for a blazer in a structured crepe or suiting blend, so it holds its shape without a lining pulling at the shoulder. Keep the shoes black and glossy, and let a cobalt blue clutch be the one note nobody expected.

Satin Puff-Sleeve Mini With a Bow

Puff sleeves and a bow at the neckline are the most LoveShackFancy thing you can put on, and satin gives them a soft shine that photographs beautifully by candlelight. This is the dress to pick when you want to look sweet and still be noticed.

Because the dress does so much, keep everything else quiet: sheer black tights, black pointed pumps and a tiny bag. Check the sleeve seam is stitched flat, so the puff keeps its shape through a whole night.

Velvet Mini With a Big White Bow

Red velvet with an oversized white bow is the look that gets saved the moment it appears on a board. The contrast is the whole point: deep red, crisp white, then a surprise of soft pink on the feet.

Choose velvet with a little stretch, so it skims instead of clings, and pick a bow that is sewn on or detachable so you can wear the dress again without it.

Strapless Red Mini, Tights and Pumps to Match

This is the red-on-red formula at its clearest: a strapless mini, red opaque tights and red pumps, all in one shade. When the dress, the legs and the shoes match, the whole line looks longer and every inch looks styled.

Buy the tights and the shoes first, then match the dress to them, because red varies a lot from brand to brand. A black clutch breaks it up just enough.

Sequin Mini With a Rose Ruffle Hem

A sequin dress with a rose ruffle hem takes the sparkle of a party and the softness of a flower and puts them in one piece. It is the kind of dress that moves under the lights of a bar without any help.

Pair it with sheer black tights and black pumps, and keep the jewelry small, because the hem is already doing the decorating. Look for sequins sewn flat on a soft mesh so nothing scratches.

Burgundy Sequins With a Faux-Fur Jacket

Burgundy sequins with a faux-fur jacket and red tights and boots on top of it all is a bold, warm answer to a cold February night. The deep wine shade reads richer than plain red and keeps the shine grown-up.

Pick a short fur jacket in cream or charcoal so it frames the dress rather than hiding it, and match the boots to the tights for a long, unbroken line.

Satin Pajama Suit With Feather Cuffs

The Sleeper idea in one look: a red satin pajama-style suit, cut for the street and finished with feather cuffs. It is the most comfortable way to look dressed up, and the feathers make it feel like a party from the first step.

Look for a heavier satin that falls rather than clings, with cuffs that are sewn on well, and finish with pointed black heels so it reads as an outfit, not nightwear.

Pink Fluffy Sweater and Sequin Wide Pants

An all-pink look with two textures: a fluffy sweater, soft as a blanket, over wide pants covered in pink sequins. The soft top and sparkly bottom is a balance that makes a monochrome look feel playful.

Keep the whole outfit in one pink and add a pink bag, then let a charcoal heel anchor it. Go for a wide sequin leg that falls to the floor, so the movement shows in every step.

Red Knit Mini With a Heart-Shaped Bag

A red knit mini with red tights is a cozy, fitted-and-balanced answer to Valentine’s, and the heart-shaped bag is the detail everyone will ask about. It is a party look you can dance in and still keep warm.

Choose a loose, ribbed mini rather than a clingy one, and match the tights to the dress. The heart bag carries the whole joke, so keep the shoes simple and black.

Wide Red Satin Pants and a Rose-Corsage Top

Not every party look needs a dress. Wide satin pants in a rich red, with a fitted top covered in rose corsages, give you the drama of a gown with the ease of trousers.

The pants should be long enough to cover the shoe, and the corsage top is best in black so the roses stand out. Finish with a lavender clutch for a soft, unexpected contrast.

Lace Slip Dress Under a Red Coat

A red coat opened over a lace slip dress is the most dramatic entrance you can make, and the contrast of a long, sharp coat with delicate lace is why it works. The coat does the work in the cold; the slip is the surprise.

Choose a coat that reaches the knee or below with a relaxed shoulder, and a slip dress with lined lace so nothing is see-through. Black tights and heels keep it grounded.

Red Blazer Over a White Lace Dress

This look is red and white in the sweetest possible way: a white lace dress, a relaxed red blazer over it, and a little bow in the hair. The oversize blazer takes the sugar out of the lace.

A boxy blazer that covers the hips works best, and a lined lace dress keeps things opaque. Add black ballet flats with a strap and a small black bag.

Lavender Ruffle Dress for the Un-Red Night

Not everyone wants red, and lavender gives you the same romance without the obvious choice. A ruffle dress in this soft shade is pure LoveShackFancy, and it makes a Galentine’s brunch-turned-night feel effortless.

Keep tights sheer and add a hot pink bag as the clashing accent. Look for ruffles that sit on the bodice and hem rather than all over, so the dress doesn’t overwhelm you.

Black Corset Top With a Red Tulle Skirt

Tulle is the quickest way to turn a plain top into a party, and a red tulle skirt with a black corset-style top is a Valentine’s classic with an edge. It is dramatic and playful at once.

Choose a skirt that falls to the knee or just below with a soft, layered tulle, and a top with boning that holds its shape. Black heeled boots keep it from feeling too sweet.

How to Wear Red-on-Red Without Looking Matchy

The trick is to match three things to one shade: the hem, the tights and the shoes. Buy the tights and shoes first, then choose the dress, since red varies by brand. Break it up with one clashing accent, like a pink bag or a cobalt clutch.

Pink Satin Pajama Shirt and Lace-Trim Shorts

A pink satin set with lace trim is the girliest Sleeper idea of the night, and when it is built as a shirt with tailored shorts, it works as an outfit and not as sleepwear. Think brunch with the girls that turns into dinner.

Wear it with opaque black tights and chunky black loafers for a modern edge, and pick a set where the lace trim is on the collar and hems only.

Cherry Red Cardigan Dress With Pearl Buttons

A cherry red knit mini with pearl buttons has a vintage sweetness that feels completely current. It is the dress you wear when you want to be cute and warm, and you do not want to give up the party.

A looser knit works best, with a cream bow in the hair and cream Mary Janes. Check the buttons are sewn on deeply so they survive a night out.

Charcoal Tuxedo Blazer With a Red Lace Cami

For the night you want to look sharp, a charcoal blazer over a red lace cami is the answer. The lace gives it the date-night edge, and the blazer keeps the whole look composed.

Pick a relaxed blazer that falls past the hips, and wear it with wide black pants and black pumps. The cami should be a lined lace so nothing is see-through.

Pink Tweed Mini With Pearl Details

A pink tweed mini is the polished version of the party dress, and the pearl details make it feel like a gift. It is the one to wear when you want a look that is sweet and still very put together.

Choose tweed with a softer weave that does not scratch, and add white pointed pumps and a small cream bag. The pearls do the jewelry’s job for you.

Burgundy Velvet Pants With a Pink Bow Blouse

Burgundy velvet wide pants are a quiet way to feel dressed up, and a pink blouse with a big bow at the neck softens the whole look. It is a good pick if you want to be comfortable and still turn heads.

Keep the pants long enough to cover the shoe, with a pointed black heel peeking out, and choose a blouse in a matte fabric so the velvet is the only thing that shines.

Red Satin Slip Skirt With a Charcoal Knit

A red satin slip skirt, long enough to sit below the knee, with a charcoal sweater on top is a gentle way to join the party. The weight of the knit makes the satin feel wearable, not fussy.

Look for a slip skirt that falls to mid-calf and a fine charcoal knit that is slightly oversize, then add black knee-high boots to keep the line long.

Heart-Print Pink Dress With Red Boots

A pink dress with a heart print is Valentine’s at its most playful, and red boots keep it from being too sweet. It is the look for the friend who wants the night to be fun.

Choose a dress with a loose cut and a small, scattered heart pattern, then add red tall boots and red tights for the red-on-red moment.

Black Lace Top With Red Leather Pants

Red leather pants are the bold choice for a singles’ night, and a black lace top keeps it feeling like a date. It is a combination with enough attitude that you can skip the dress entirely.

Pick a high-waisted, straight-leg pair with room in the thigh, and a lace top that is lined. Black pumps with a pointed toe finish it.

Lavender Satin Slip With a Cream Cardigan

A soft lavender satin slip dress under a cream knit cardigan is the gentlest look in the set, and it is perfect for a friends’ night in a candlelit bar. It looks romantic without trying hard.

Pick a cardigan with a little weight so the slip does not look flimsy, and wear sheer tights with cream Mary Janes. A pearl hair clip finishes it.

Red Plaid Mini Skirt With a Black Bodysuit Look

A red plaid mini skirt is an easy way to be playful, and a fitted black top tucked into it makes the look sharp. It has a little school-girl energy that suits a Galentine’s night out.

Choose a pleated skirt that sits at the waist, and wear black opaque tights with chunky black loafers for balance. A red bow in the hair repeats the colour.

Pink Satin Corset Dress With a Charcoal Blazer

A pink satin corset dress is the look of the night, and a charcoal blazer worn on the shoulders gives it the cool of a fashion editor. It is the glamorous end of the set.

Choose a structured corset with boning and a relaxed blazer that falls over the hips. Black pointed heels and a small black bag keep the focus on the dress.

Burgundy Lace Mini With Black Over-the-Knee Boots

A burgundy lace mini with black over-the-knee boots is a darker, moodier take on the Valentine’s palette. The deep wine shade is flattering on everyone and looks great by candlelight.

Look for a lined lace dress with sleeves, and boots with a block heel so you can actually dance. A black velvet bow in the hair is a small last touch.

Hot Pink Sequin Skirt With a White Tee

A hot pink sequin skirt with a plain white tee is the easiest party look in the set, and the one most people can pull off with things already in the closet. The tee lets the sparkle shine.

Pick a midi sequin skirt on a soft lining, and tuck in a fitted white tee. Add black ankle strap heels and a small red bag so the colour clash is intentional.

Red Tulle Dress for the Grand Finale

For the night you want the biggest entrance, a red tulle mini with a fitted bodice is the finale. It looks like a gift you can wear, and it twirls in a way no other fabric does.

Choose tulle with a soft inner layer so it is comfortable, and wear red heels and a black clutch. A sheer black tight finishes the line.

Pick the One That Feels Like You

Start with the look that makes you want to dance, then add a bow, a bag or red tights as your accent. For more ideas, see our latest outfit ideas.

FAQ

What should I wear to a Galentine’s Day party?

A red or pink mini dress with a bow, lace or puff sleeves is the easiest choice. Add tights in the same shade and a bag in a clashing accent.

What colors work best for a Valentine’s Day party outfit?

Red, pink and burgundy are the classics, and lavender or charcoal make good accents. Wearing one shade head to toe, including tights and shoes, looks the most polished.

Can I wear pants to a Valentine’s Day party?

Yes, wide satin pants, red leather pants or a pajama-style suit all work. Pair them with a lace top, a rose corsage or a bow blouse to keep it romantic.

How do I keep warm in a Valentine’s Day party outfit?

Wear opaque tights in the same shade as your dress and add a faux-fur jacket or a long coat over your outfit. Knit minis and long sleeves are also warm and still festive.

What shoes go with a red Valentine’s Day dress?

Red pumps with red tights make the longest line, while black pointed heels or knee-high boots are an easy neutral. Soft pink heels add a sweet contrast.