How to Wear Red and Pink this Valentine’s Day Without Looking Cheesy

The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching and we can’t resist dressing up for the occasion, date or no date. The wardrobe options are endless with so much inspo out there on the interwebs. And it being Valentine’s Day and all, working the holiday colours into our look is a no-brainer. To ensure we don’t look like we jumped out of a Hallmark card, we enlisted our panel of style experts to share their tips on how to incorporate the two colours into their Valentine’s Day outfit. Cheesy V-Day #ootds, be gone!

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Carleton Eckhardt, 30
Toronto | Carleton Eckhardt

This year I have chosen muted pink-beige tones for a subtle yet festive Valentine’s Day look. This outfit is great for whatever kind of day you’re celebrating whether it is a casual date or a night out with the girls.

Carleton’s wearing: Scarf, sweater and jeans, Zara. Shoes, Brian Atwood. Bag, Ever New. Watch, Michael Kors.

Crissy Fundaro, 36
Montreal | Some Velvet Morning

Since I’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day casually this year with my son and husband, this denim dress and a heart patch sweater is the perfect look for the day of love.

Crissy’s wearing: Top, Asos. Dress, Topshop. Boots, Nine West. Bag, Coach.

Kayla Short, 29
Halifax | Short Presents

I actually adore wearing pink, especially magenta. But lately I’ve been feeling a very neutral vibe. I decided on a full monochrome cream look instead while opting for a dusty pink coat and a red lip. It nods to Valentine’s Day and arguably can be worn all year round. It’s also very sexy (hello plunging neckline and body chain), but the colour scheme and textures of the skirt and coat keep it equally playful as well.

Kayla’s wearing: Skirt and coat, Envy. Top, Aritzia. Shoes, Apt 9 via Khols. Bodychain, Olive and Piper. Watch, Bulova. Wrap Bracelet, Endless Jewelry.

Cee Fardoe, 30
Paris via Vancouver | Coco and Vera

When it comes to dressing for any holiday, the best style advice I can give is this: avoid being too literal. When you’re bombarded by pink and red everywhere you go in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the temptation to pair your favourite red dress with a pink handbag is understandable – and so is the fact that the more time passes, the more acceptable that seems. But when it comes to getting dressed, especially for holidays, I always ask myself what I’ll think of my outfit choice next month, and next year. When Valentine’s Day has come and gone, that red dress paired with a pink handbag will seem a lot less like a natural choice and a lot more like “what was I thinking?” We’ve all made those sartorial choices; it happens. What I’ve learned from it is that one seasonal colour at a time is more than enough – this Valentine’s Day, I’m wearing pink and white with gold accessories; it’s still perfect for the holiday without feeling like I walked right out of a Hallmark card.

Cee’s wearing: Dress, Ted Baker. Heels, J. Crew. Rings, Madewell.

Mo Handahu, 29
Halifax | Lion Hunter

I’m taking an unconventional style stand for Valentine’s Day this year. I’m steering clear of feminine shapes and resorting to a dusty pink over-sized sweater and dungarees, both of which are great Value Village finds. Though I styled this look with my current fave gold strappy heels, I may swap them for some chucks on the actual day when I treat myself to a solo meal!

Mo’s wearing: Shoes, Aldo. Dungarees and sweater, Value Village. Scarf, H&M.

Kassandra Camponi, 26
Edmonton | Kastles

For Valentine’s Day this year, I am keeping things casual. The day will most likely be spent with my hubby and baby in tow, so it has to be comfortable, flexible but still cute. These Paige Margot distressed jeans are a favourite and can really be paired with anything. I added my favourite flats from Express, which are a little bit more dressy. Obviously since it’s Valentine’s Day I had to add a few pink accessories without going overboard. My rose gold round watch in pale pink from a Canadian line, Berg+Betts is the perfect accessory for this week. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Kassandra’s wearing: Top and cardigan, Anthropologie. Jeans, Paige. Bag, Topshop. Watch, Berg+Betts. Earrings: Huntamor.

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