What to wear on a Valentine's date with no hearts or pink

Whether you're dressing for dancing, a dinner date or a cosy night in, these outfit ideas will ensure you keep it chic on February 14...

Fancy dinner date

Pep up fail-safe little black dresses with gold or silver accents (depending on your preference). A pair of embellished flats is a sound alternative to heels, and can be matched to your choice of jewellery metal. Plain clutches are fine, just make sure you get a slick mani to hold it with.

Clockwise from left: Kira spot embellished dress, £325, L.K.Bennett;Balenciaga Maillon leather box clutch, £646, Matches Fashion;Skinny eternity ring, £215, Monica Vinader; Miu Miu embellished patent leather ballerinas, £570, MyTheresa

Casual dinner date

Flirt with florals or playful prints on ditsy dresses that highlight the waist area. Choosing a long-sleeved style means that you can afford to go slightly shorter in length, too. Offset these swing silhouettes with low-block heels and a simple cross-body bag that will house all your essentials.

Clockwise from left: Scatter floral dress, £55, Warehouse; Forget me knot ring, £144, Alex Monroe; Mini messenger bag, £29.99, Zara;Jolene buckle mid-heel shoes, £48, Topshop

Cinema

Frayed denim jeans, a relaxed jumper and low-block heels will make for a pared-down look that still shows your fashion nous. Try a playful clutch for an instant talking point.

Clockwise from left: Sonia Rykiel high-rise cropped jeans, £451,Matches Fashion; Polo clutch, £795, Anya Hindmarch; Equipment Asher cashmere sweater, £335, Net-a-Porter; Gucci Horsebit slingbacks, £365, Net-a-Porter

Dancing

Swap winter coats for a boxy jacket that won’t cause over-heating while bar-hopping. Ankle boots are a more casual footwear option than flats or heels and balance out above-the-knee hemlines. Stick to cross-body bags to allow you to go hands free.

Clockwise from left: Bare-shoulder dress, £19.99, Mango; Leather shoulder bag, £680, Gucci; Studded denim jacket, £59.99, Mango;Acne Studios Jensen boots, £344, Matches Fashion

Country walk

As V-Day falls on a Sunday this year, there’s a strong chance your other half might suggest a rural walk. Chances are you will end up in a cosy hideaway (read: pub) so don’t rely on old activewear to get you round the trail in comfort. Tuck a quality crew-neck knit underneath practical outerwear and give your wellies a well-deserved clean. If you don’t have a pair, Ugg’s new collab with Liberty will put other walkers to shame.

Left to right: MOTO washed black Leigh jeans, £38, Topshop; Sivada Liberty boots, £110, Ugg; Waxed coat, £145, Hunter; Moonface sweater, £250, Chinti & Parker

Athletic activity

Don’t let surprise sporty activities get you in a fluster. Start with a killer pair of trainers, and the rest of this on-the-go look will come naturally. Packing a backpack enables you to stow extra layers or another change of clothes for the après activity.

Clockwise from left: Luca Hugh laser-stripe leggings, £175, Net-a-Porter; Herschel Supply backpack, £55, ASOS; Nike Dri-FIT top, £65, Net-a-Porter; Nike Classic Cortez leather sneakers, £80, Net-a-Porter

Evening in

Cosy nights in mean luxe loungewear. Treat yourself to a matching silk pyjama set - you can subsequently wear the shirt in the day with wide-legged trousers - and finish off with a pair of shearling slippers. See that merino wool throw as a home investment, not a treat for you.

Clockwise from left: Chevron printed silk pyjama bottoms, £135,Asceno; Chevron pyjama top, £140, Asceno; Extra fine merino bed throw, £195, Johnstons of Elgin; Fluffy flip flops, £65, Ugg