
When you think of Valentine’s Day, red and pink are probably the first two hues that come to mind. (Blame it on all those darn Hallmark greeting cards.) But rest assured that it doesn’t have to be that way. Avoid twinning hard with every other girl at the bar or at an upcoming Galentine’s Day shindig by embracing unexpected color pairings like violet and black or even (50) shades of gray (oh yeah, we’re going there). Ultimately, you’ll not only feel WAY ahead of the sartorial curve, but you’ll also be able to shake up traditional style conventions by sashaying in something besides a little V-Day red dress. Scroll down for 13 Valentine’s Day-inspired color stories that you can appreciate even if you’re anti-February 14.
Light Pink + Peach
Nasty Gal Pastel It to My Heart Coat
Missguided Long Sleeve Blazer Dress
White + White
Tobi Blossomed Love Skater Dress
Shades of Gray
H&M Short Satin Dress
Neon Pink + Camel
COS Metallic Coated Dress
Metallic + Cherry Red
FRS Lilac Wool Rich Overcoat With Drop Shoulder
Lilac + Gold
Partyskirts Cobalt Lady Length Skirt
Cobalt + Red
Keepsake Restless Heart Maxi Dress in Floral Print
Ivory + Blush Pink
H&M Jersey Dress
White, Black + a Pop of Red
American Apparel Lame Venus Bodysuit
Violet + Black
Keepsake Restless Heart Fit & Flare Dress
Rose Quartz + Tranquil Blue
Keepsake Heart Strong Midi Dress in Navy
Navy + Pink
Adolescent Clothing Boyfriend T-Shirt With Valentine’s Stupid Cupid Print
All-Black
Full-time grad student and all-around creative type, Anjerika leaves no avenue unexplored. Though a tried-and-true fashion girl, she counts art history, architecture and good design as constant sources of inspiration. Most importantly, she's always in a Vienna state of mind.