What to Wear on Valentine’s Day (for your Body Type)

If I were completely honest, I would admit that you don’t absolutely positively need to buy a new dress for Valentine’s Day. I mean, you could just as easily wear one of the cute dresses you already have hanging in your closet, or, if you’re really a rebel, jeans and a pretty blouse. And I won’t tell, I promise. But then you wouldn’t be able to buy a new dress and I don’t want to deprive you of the fun. So, to further justify this to yourself, just think of this as an uber-flattering superpractical dress that you can wear all season long. To church, to meetings (maybe with a jacket), even to those cocktail parties you’ve been meaning to throw. Send out the Evite, because now you have a dress. Talk about two birds with one stone!
You are so very welcome.
Add to this the fact that these dresses are also affordable, or in some cases, not un-affordable, and now a brand new adorable Valentine’s Day dress seems almost like a necessity. I don’t know why you didn’t think of it sooner, but there you have it. You need a dress, and I have just the one you’ve been looking for all your life.

So why all the red and pink, you ask? Because it’s Valentine’s Day, and it’s the law.

If you’re not a red-or-pink kind of girl, let me just point out that they are two of my very favorite colors. Still not convinced? Fine, I’ll throw in a couple of other colors, just to be nice. But I’m not happy about it.

Don’t have any big Valentine’s Day plans? No worries! Put one one of these gorgeous dresses and traipse around the house. Add heels. Act natural. Date nights will follow. I pretty much promise.

So here they are, my top picks for what to wear on Valentine’s Day, for your body type. And If you haven’t gotten your FREE Body Type and Style Analysis yet, what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE.

(As always, pictures are linked to make shopping easy!)

Style Dial 1

As a proportional Style Dial 1, your ideal dress will combine a vertical neckline and a pencil skirt, but don’t limit your options. These dresses all offer a variety of details that will flatter your shape! When it works with the dress, a long necklace can enhance the vertical line.

Ted Baker “Erskine” snake embossed jacquard midi dress, starting at $199, Amazon, is a body confident style with a pencil skirt that would suit a Style Dial 1.

Adrianna Papell Women’s V Neck Illusion Hem Lace Sheath Dress, starting at $90, Amazon (also in black). This classic sheath style is updated in lace. The v-neck, seaming and narrow skirt all flatter a Style Dial 1.

BCBG Max Azria “Viviene” v-neck dress with rope trim, starting at $40, Amazon, features a strong vertical neckline. It also comes in pink or black.

Marina Women’s Plus-Size Crescent Lace Dress with criss cross at front, starting at $59, Amazon, has a flattering neckline, a classic shape, and sleeves – so hard to find in a dressy dressy!

Style Dial 1 (3)

With a proportional body type, you can wear a variety of styles easily, but look for ruching, draping or other waist details for maximum flattery. A long necklace will add to the flattery.

Adelyn Rae Women’s Cross Back Ponte Dress with Pleat Detail, about $62, flatters a 1 (3) with it’s vertical neckline and fluid skirt detail that highlights the waist.

Adrianna Papell Women’s Faux Wrap Pleated Sheath Dress, starting at $60, Amazon

Zeagoo Plus Size Deep V Neck Wrap Ruched Waisted dress, $19.99, Amazon, has the v-neckline and ruching to flatter a Style Dial 1 (3).

Adrianna Papell Women’s Pleated Surplus V Neck Sheath Dress, $98, Amazon, has a flattering neckline and waist-defining details in a pretty soft color.

Style Dial 2

Flatter that curvy Style Dial 2 body with a horizontal neckline and a straight, A-line or circle skirt. Reinforce the horizontal neckline with a short statement necklace.

Lark & Ro Women’s 3/4 Sleeve Side Ruched Jersey Knit Sheath Dress, about $30 (sale), features a horizontal neckline and flattering waist details.

Karen Kane Women’s Bonded Lace V-Neck Dress, starting at $40, Amazon, has the great swingy skirt style that flatters a 2, and will be especially flattering with a short statement necklace.

Phistic “Heather” lace fit and flare dress, $68, Amazon

Jack Women’s “Eva” Mesh Dress, $45, Amazon, has a flattering high neckline and floaty skirt.

Kensie Women’s Soft and Drapey Dress, starting at $22, Amazon, has a high neckline, a slightly higher waistline and pretty details to highlight the hem and waist.

Style Dial 2 (3)

A Style Dial 2 (3) benefits from a horizontal neckline as well as waist-defining details, as in the dresses before. Add a short statement necklace, when it works with the dress, to draw the eye up.

Catherine Catherine Malandrino Women’s Gertie Dress, starting at $55, Amazon, features a strong horizontal neckline and a gathered waistline for a super flattering combo.

A horizontal neckline and a the waist insets combine to flatter a Style Dial 2 (3).

Style Dial 3

Your straight body type is most flattered by a vertical neckline and ruching, draping and other waist-defining details. A long necklace can echo a vertical neckline and add to the flattery.

Anne Klein asymmetrical wrap dress with side zipper, starting at $38, Amazon has a vertical-ish neckline and draping to flatter a Style Dial 3.

Vince Camuto Women’s Sleeveless Cowl Neck Side-Gathered Dress, starting at $50, Amazon, has a gorgeous color, shape and ruching. Add a long necklace to create a vertical line.

Ivy & Blu sleeveness v-neck belted dress, starting at $51, Amazon

Calvin Klein Women’s Plus-Size Shimmer Side Ruched Dress, about $70, Amazon

Calvin Klein Women’s Plus-Size Shimmer Side Ruched Dress, $70, features a flattering wrap shape, shimmery fabric and waist-defining draping.

So there you have them! Flattering, affordable dresses for your body type, that also happen to work for Valentine’s Day! Which is your favorite?