This Valentine’s Day, Take Your Prettiest Nightwear From Day to Date Night 

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Photographed by Gregory Harris. Vogue, 2014.

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There’s no need to stress over finding the ultimate Valentine’s Day outfit, or the perfect gift either—instead, put together a sweet (or sexy) look from what’s already in your own wardrobe. Whether you’re planning the perfect look for date night with your significant other, or just a low-key night in with the girls over a few glasses of wine, it’s time to consider reworking your prettiest nightwear into a brand-new ensemble.

Get in the lovey-dovey spirit by transforming your getting-ready robe into a chic evening wrap dress, elevating the look with a pair of crystal and pearl drop earrings. Lacy bralettes and corseted tops could make their out-of-the-house debut, peeping out from under a blazer—or even worn alone, if you’re feeling daring. Make a simple silk cami feel brand-new by pairing it with a floral pleated skirt, or take a slip dress for a night on the town. To finish the look, slide into a pair of festive red, bow-embellished satin slippers, or a pair of brocade sling-back heels.

Here, four lingerie-inspired looks for an inside-out approach to dreamy day-to-date-night Valentine’s Day ensembles.

La Vie en Robe

With the quick addition of evening-ready accessories, a silky floral robe can be transformed into a chic yet comfortable look for any occasion—even if that means not leaving your house.

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Etro floral kimono coat

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Marie-Hélène de Taillac Diane De Poitiers earrings

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Manolo Blahnik Carolyne heels

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Araks Tamara bralette in fern

City Slip

It’s easy to layer if you have the right pieces. Start with a beyond-the-bedroom bias-cut slip, throw a sweater over your shoulders, and top it off with a pearl-embellished fedora to bring you from coffee meetings to evening cocktails.

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Avenue Mercer classic fedora

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No. 21 layered camisole mohair sweater

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Maggie Marilyn Dressed in Best satin maxi dress

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Brinker Eliza the Best Is Yet to Come necklace

Floral Brocade

Spruce up your nine-to-five pleated skirt with a slinky lace-trimmed cami and romantic accessories like an embroidered crossbody and rosy red mules.

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Cami NYC the racer silk charmeuse cami

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Givenchy floral-print pleated skirt

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Roger Vivier Tres Vivier floral embroidered shoulder bag

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Giuseppe Zanotti Johanna flats

Velvet Revolution

Give your suiting some date-night flair with subtle textures like velvets or jacquards. Drape the jacket over your shoulders and show off a bustier top beneath.

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Frame stretch velvet blazer

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Brock Collection Platano floral jacquard cropped top

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Saint Laurent Kaia small monogram python crossbody bag

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Frame cropped perfect velvet trousers