Valentine's Day Dresses for Every Type of Woman

Valentine's Day is slowly but surely creeping up on us. Hence, I bring you the first edition of Valentine's Day posts. While some of us would deny celebrating Valentine's Day, you cannot deny that you want to go extra in celebrating this special occasion. You have one day to make things extra special to celebrate your relationship with that special someone. It does not hurt to dress up a little and enjoy that romantic night looking your best. After all, as the old adage says, the better you look, the better you feel too!

I've included some tips for dressing for Valentine's Day according to your style preference and personality.

The Classic

TOP: Cupcakes & Cashmere Valet Dress / BB Dakota Alayna Velvet Dress / Shein Asymmetric Dress / Cupcakes & Cashmere CHER Dress
BOTTOM: Cupcakes & Cashmere ZODY Dress / Shein Plunge Neck Maxi Dress / BB Dakota Candler Midi Dress / Shein Fishtail Dress

If you prefer the classic style, you might find yourself gravitating towards the classic dress styles such as the LBD or the red dress. There is no shame for opting for these classic styles - after all, they're called classic for a reason! This type of classic dresses are going to give you that classic glow for your Valentine's Day date. Hence, it is a safe choice regardless of where you plan to have your Valentine's Day dinner date in.

Modern Woman

TOP:  Shein Faux Feather Bottom Dress / Shein Suede Dress / Shein Bardot Dress / Lulu's Burgundy Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
BOTTOM: Lulu's Royal Blue Maxi Dress / Shein Ruffle Hem Cami Dress / Shein Choker Dress / Lulu's Navy Blue Maxi Dress

Consider yourself a modern woman? You might be keen on trying bolder styles for your Valentine's Day date. Break out of the norm. Step out in these fun but daring styles for Valentine's Day.

Vintage Woman

TOP: Mod & Soul Fringe Dress / Mod & Soul Floral Maxi Dress / BB Dakota Ruffle Dress / BB Dakota Printed Ruffle Dess
BOTTOM: BB Dakota Printed Chiffon Dress / Lulu's Navy Polka Dress / BB Dakota Off Shoulder Dress / Lulu's Satin Wrap Dress

I would like to consider myself a vintage soul. If you consider yourself one, there are plenty of vintage styles out there you can choose from to wear for Valentine's Day. The best thing about vintage dresses is that they are easy to incorporate into modern styles. Hence, you can add a retro vibe to your modern dress styles.

Which of these dress styles do you prefer?

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xo, Abby

Plaid Perfection

There are many ways to wear plaid and the advent of various plaid styles only opened up more styling possibilities. From oversized plaid coats to flannel shirts, there are more plaid pieces now available to shop than ever. But if there is one thing I love most about wearing plaid is that it has the ability to add subtle sophisticated to a look. And since it is associated with fall and winter fashion, it adds a cozy vibe to your outfit too! It is also easy to style with various pieces to transition from date to night, like a classic plaid shirt.

Check out these plaid pieces that I found that you can incorporate into your outfit all-year round:

Plaid Chiffon Maxi Dress
Plaid Midi Dress
Casual Plaid Shirt Dress
BB Dakota Plaid Shirt Dress

Ruffled Plaid Top
Black & White Plaid Button-Up Top
Navy Blue Plaid Button-Up Top
Blue Plaid Flannel Top

Tartan Plaid Shawl
Sleeveless Long Plaid Vest
Plaid Long Sleeve Coat
Red Scottish Plaid Scarf

What is your favorite way to style or wear plaid?

5 Go-To Fashion Brands

When it comes to shopping, I like a good mix of style and affordability. While I love a good quality brand, I also want something that is easy on the budget. Whenever I buy items from Shopbop, it is always tempting to splurge. But I often go with fashion brands that offer real value for money with reasonably priced items that offer great quality. I'm going to share my favorite fashion brands right now that I go to when shopping. You can easily find items priced less than $100 from their clothing options:

BB Dakota

Shop BB Dakota

I just recently shopped BB Dakota items and I am already a big fan. You can see me style their plaid midi dress (right-most corner) here, which is also one of my go-to dresses right now. The material is light and cool against the skin. Plus, the plaid pattern is undeniably gorgeous. I've listed some of the favorite items from the brand right now, but there are more cute options like them when you browse the brand's items at Shopbop.

WAYF

Shop WAYF

It was last year when I first heard about WAYF from my favorite bloggers. I was intrigued by the brand after seeing bloggers showcase the brand's items. It did not took long to turn me into a fan. Since then, I've purchased quite a few WAYF items and have featured them on my blog here (the second navy dress) and here. Don't forget to browse their items - I guarantee you'll fall in love with the brand too!

Minkpink

Shop MINKPINK

When it comes to pretty but bold prints, nothing beats MINKPINK. Hence, I was easily drawn to the brand when I saw their pieces online. In fact, I caved in and bought my own maxi dress from the line (styled here). 

Three Dots

Shop Three Dots

Simple colors and styles that are anything but basic -- that is what Three Dots is about. I've talked about why I love Three Dots here and how I styled one of their items here. Check out their items to find out what I'm talking about.

Splendid

Shop Splendid

Last but not the least, Splendid is one of my go-to brands because they're all about classic and timeless looks. At the same time, their pieces are suited for the weather where I live, so it provides added incentive to invest in their pieces. You can see me style their pieces here and here. 

Which of these brands do you share my love for, too?

Plaid Midi + Lace-Up Espadrilles

In the summer time, I like to keep my style easy and laid back. It starts with choosing pieces that are made of lightweight materials like this flowy plaid midi dress from BB Dakota. I have wanted a shirt dress for so long but I could not find the style that I want. This button front midi dress is the next best thing to a shirt dress. Even though I am a maxi lover at the core, I have gotten to appreciate midi dresses as of late. They are proving to be as versatile as maxi dresses are in terms of being able to dress them up or down. I got the dress in small but it appears longer to me as I am petite. 

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress: BB Dakota

Lace-Up Espadrilles: Soludos

Watch: JORD (c/o)

To complete my casual summer look, I need an equally comfortable pair of shoes. And what better type of shoe to wear than espadrilles? I've been seriously lusting over all kinds of espadrilles this season - espadrille flats, lace-up espadrilles, wedges espadrilles, and so on. This pair from Soludos (and it's only $55) was the ultimate choice because it is versatile enough to be paired with a few other summer pieces in my closet. It's a must-have if you are looking for a new pair!

What would you consider is your summer essential?