These Valentine's Day-Inspired Outfits Will Make Your Heart Smile

Last Updated: 26 January 2022

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and while it doesn't matter how — or if — you celebrate, the holiday does give us an excuse to come up with capital-L Looks

on what would otherwise be a lazy Monday after the Super Bowl.

For those who cheerily buy into Hallmark's commercialized, heart-shaped-box-of-anything-sweet idea, February 14th is all about pink and red. But maybe you'd rather confess your love to owners of your favorite bodega than participate in a "Galentine's Day" brunch — in that case, it might just be another cozy sweatpants night in with the people or animals that mean the most to you. In any cases, mood-setting candles are good for the soul and promote the warm and fuzzy feelings of an unexpected flower delivery or a much-needed hug.

Ahead, find five trend-forward outfits that you could wear on Valentine's Day (or any day of the year, really), each paired with a soul-soothing candle that captures the essence of the look. From a cuddly Christopher John Rogers sweater that you'll want to enter into a long-term relationship with to a pair of satin, bow-bedecked ballet flats that'll remind you that romance and fairytales do exist, the outfits below will make your heart smile.