Bargain Dress For Date Night

Valentine’s week is fast approaching and whether you’re headed out for a night of romance with your other half or dancing the night away with friends, you’re going to need a bangin’ outfit.  I say week because lets face it, Valentines is pretty rubbish when it falls mid week as most of us are at work and can’t saunter out into the night to get sozzled with the one we love, looking absolutely lush.  Therefore, Valentines week, or rather weekend it is.

Trouble is, its the start of a new year, we’ve just had our January pay and after the extra long month of what feels like utter first world destitution, we’re at severe risk of blowing it all by the second week of February.

Don’t look at me like that… most of us have done it; lived frugally all January because we spent our December pay partying like the cast of Geordie Shore and then felt like we’d won the lottery come the end of the month.  Only to find that we’re skint again by the second week of February because lets face it, our bills still need to be paid, even when there’s last minute sales shopping to be done.

For those who want to have it all, i.e. a gorgeous new outfit, several nights out AND their bills paid, I’d suggest taking advantage of the last of the January sales.  There’s plenty of outfits that are still perfect to wear post Christmas, especially those in shades of red, wine, pink and not forgetting, black.

I’ve been scouring the internet and well girls, I have bagged a bargain.  I’m feeling quite chuffed about it even if I do say so myself!

The Curve Livy Dress from In The Style is down from £29.99 to a mere £9.99.  In a rich wine shade that looks even more sumptuous in the crushed velvet fabric, this dress is one that you can wear for date nights for the remainder of the winter and still pull it out for the party season later in the year.

In The Style have got the sizing of this dress spot on and the cut is beautiful.  I love swing styles, particularly for my shape as I’m smaller at my bust and disproportionately larger around the middle.  This shape glides over curves and really makes the most of my figure. I really love the styling of the choker neckline and that cut out detail is great for showing a pop of cleavage.

The Curve Livy Dress is lightweight but still a warmer option to wear thanks to the velvet fabric and the long sleeves that have plenty of room in them and provide a little extra coverage.  I like that with this dress you have the option of wearing it on its own with strappy heels or adding tights or leggings to it for extra coverage or warmth.

When I was deciding how to style it, I tried it on with my thigh high boots, my strappy heels and my platform sandals and it looked gorgeous with either option so really the choice is yours.

It also looks great if you pair it with a faux fur or faux suede gilet or even a leather jacket but then again, you might not want to as it would be a shame to cover up the keyhole and button detailing at the back of the dress.  Its extra touches like this that I really appreciate in an outfit and that push me to try new things with my hair; keep it down and straight or pull it to the side curled or pinned up to show off the back?  There’s plenty of different ways to wear it which makes me think that I’m getting even more of a bargain for my £9.99 this Valentines Day!

There’s plenty of sizes left and In The Style offer Next Day Delivery too so get shopping girls before its too late!

What plans do you have this Valentines Day?  Have you got your outfit sorted yet?  How would you style this dress?