Break free from cliches and make a standout statement on Valentine's Day this year by steering away from red and pink outfits. Yes, even if those are your favorite colors. Or, as a concession, try to relegate pink or red additions to your look to the accent or accessory role, instead.

Come to think of it, there's no rule written in stone that those colors are the only ones you should wear on hearts day -- or that you can't ever wear such hues on other days of the year, instead.

There are ways to pull off a romantic, feminine look without having to go for a scarlet or fuchsia number.

Bare Shoulder Your Way Through It

One option is an outfit of any color that shows off your shoulders and collarbone. The cold shoulder trend is all the rage this year - make the most of it by getting apparel having this feature, matter the shade. Try coral or a shade of green that flatters your skin most. Or maybe this one is more up your alley.

Ruffle It Up

Could there be ever anything be more romantic than ruffles on a dress? Or at least on a top paired with skinny jeans, if you want to go down the casual route. Plus, you're on trend with this one, even when you're doing a seemingly anti-Valentine hue, like cobalt blue or nude.

Get Lacey

Even in powder blue, a lace outfit never fails to be romantic and thus always has a place on days like Valentine's. This white lace dress can also be a viable option. You can also go for a Victorian look and mix up velvet with lace and top it all off with a ruffled collar for maximum effect, as inspired by this look.

It's a Wrap

A wrap dress of any length in a color that mimics your skin or in a rich, jewel tone is sexy with a capital S. This type of dress is generally flattering for women thanks to its asymmetrical feature. Here's a slinky number in green that you can check out, for example.

Shine On

Metallics are in, so why not opt for a shimmery outfit for February 14? This silver-white ensemble is one option that you can start with. You can go for bronze if you don't want to stray away too much from the scarlet concept of the day.

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