How to dress for Valentine's Day

LIFESTYLE    FASHION    LOVE

KAMPALA - Valentine's Day is special for most people because it is the one day in the year when they are deliberately pampered or when they get to spoil their partners.

Is there a lady who does not like the idea of being wined, dined and given roses? And for the gents, this day usually comes with heartfelt messages from the ladies and gifts, such as watches, ties and the rest.

All the celebration and gift-giving that happens on Valentine's Day requires that you dress in a way that is appealing and charming towards your partner.

APPEAL TO YOUR PARTNER

For the ladies, this is the time to pull out that golden dress that curves your figure so perfectly or that red dress that flatters your cleavage. Whatever you choose, what your partner finds appealing is what matters.

For the gentlemen, it is common knowledge that women cannot resist a man in a dapper suit, so let us see that fierce suit in black or grey to your dinner outing and make your partner fall in love with you all over again.

KNOW YOUR BEST BODY PARTS AND WORK THEM

For the ladies, if you find that everybody compliments your beautiful legs, then it makes sense to wear a short dress this day.

If you have a beautiful cleavage, show it off with a v-neckline.

For the gents who have been working hard in the gym, this may be the perfect time to flaunt your well-chiseled and toned body.

Whatever you choose, be sure to flatter your

best parts and keep the rest hidden.

CHOOSE COLOURS THAT POP AGAINST YOUR SKIN

There are only two types of skin tones: warm and cool. If you have a warm skin tone, then colours such as green and gold look good when reflected against you. If you have cool tones, then hot pink and blue will flatter you. Choose colours that will make your skin look healthier, brighter.

Golden jewelry look better on warm, toned skin, while if silver flatters you more, then you are cool toned.

ACCESSORISE

This largely depends on where you are going to celebrate this special day. If you are heading to the beach, for example, a pair of lovely sandals, shades, a hat and a beach bag will come in handy at any one point.

For those heading out to dinner, a statement necklace, earrings and matching clutch bag will work wonders for the ladies.

For the gents, there are plenty of accessories today that can make you appear suave in that suit; everything from tie pins to collar pins and pocket squares.

Look out for colours and accessories that will make you stand out from the crowd and appeal to your partner.