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Shop Nordstrom’s Top Valentine’s Day Styles
Big news: Cupid Day is almost here. Aside from shopping for romantic gifts to pamper your wife, girlfriend, husband, boyfriend, or platonic loved one with, it’s also fine time to start ideating your dreamiest Valentine’s Day outfit to date. You know the one: Something that will make your S.O. fall in love with you all over again, while turning every other head in that low-lit restaurant.
If you’re not sure how exactly to embark on the search for a sexy-chic Valentine’s Day ensemble in 2026, you’ve come to the right place. Our editors shop, and write about shopping, 365 days a week (well, we do rest on the weekends), and we’re in the know of the latest trends that have become favorites on runways — witnessed also as part of fashion insiders’ street-style equations.
Sparkle is very much “in” during winter 2025, for example, whether it be the more-is-more paillettes spotted at Dries Van Noten, Tory Burch‘s sequined, contrasting trims, or a simple sprinkling of rhinestones on a pair of jeans. This is great news for anyone who uses V-Day as an excuse to go bold or go home: infusing what might be the dreariest time of year with some sparkle. It’s also a fitting coincidence that the holiday is all about bringing back those reds and pinks into rotation, and the former hue also appeared like a breath of fresh air across the seasonal collections of fashion houses from Calvin Klein to Ferragamo. What this means? Don’t just relegate the outspoken shade to the world of your accessories for Valentine’s Day. Instead, let it do all the talking in the form of a grandmacore cardigan or a dress that goes hard on the florals. The minimalists, though, can still let it grace only the bottoms of their pumps (we know you know which label we’re talking about) or a novelty handbag brought out from storage just for the occasion.
For the most robust selection of romantic, tasteful styles, we suggest turning to Nordstrom — a veritable mecca when it comes to cream of the crop offerings from today’s top brands, the likes of Reformation, Madewell, and Free People. So too are the retailer’s online shelves filled to the brim with designer goodies that will take your wintertime self-splurge to new heights (those aforementioned red-soled Louboutins; prim-and-proper sweater sets from Max Mara that purposefully leave a lot to the imagination; Farm Rio frocks that fuse form and femininity; and more).
If you’re reading this now, you have a good chunk of time left before the big day, but, given Nordstrom’s generous shipping policies, even eleventh-hour purchases will be able to get to your door ahead of that hot-ticket reservation. Indeed, becoming a Nordy Club member (free) grants access to perks like two-day shipping and points on every order. Should you want to go a step further in showcasing your brand loyalty, opening a Nordstrom credit card will make your very next buy $40 more affordable. Name a better excuse to snag that shimmering number your husband will melt over, we’ll wait.
Below, we’re rounding up Nordstrom’s Valentine’s Day–inspired finds, from the fancy to the flirty, that will make you look — and feel — as confident as ever during the upcoming celebration of love, whether you’ve got a Galentine’s gathering in the books or are catching a live theater performance with your special someone.
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Desigual Plissé Button-Up Shirt
Running out of sizes as we speak, this pleated, lightweight top from avant-garde Spanish brand Desigual is one hot commodity. And it’s a promise that you’ll look hot in it as well, what with that abstract floral design, eye-catching color palette, and ability to wear the shirt however you choose — all unbuttoned save for the center or in a trendy and intentionally offset way. Regardless, you’ll get their compliments and devoted attention.
Price upon publish date of this article: $119
Open Edit Satin Maxi Skirt
Something as vibrant as the piece above can’t do its best work unless contrasted with a bottoms style that leans into textures versus colors. Enter: Open Edit’s Satin Maxi Skirt, whose luster and attractive maxi cut we can’t stop gazing at. It’s just the right amount of flowy without being billowing and has only one flaw: The skirt necessitates taking extra care with all that red wine you’ll be consuming soon.
Price upon publish date of this article: $59.50
Max Mara Fareta Two-Piece Sweater Set
Going to a steakhouse or the opera for your Valentine’s Day date? Max Mara’s sweater set, above, keeps things on the classier side — saving the teasing for later. The pièce de résistance here is undoubtedly the sweater’s removable band, which you can put overtop your upper body for an off-the-shoulder effect, concealing its natural boat neck. Note that, contrary to popular belief, the set doesn’t come with the pictured skirt included, which actually gives you more freedom to don it with denim, making the item more easygoing, or your favorite pair of formal, tailored pants.
Price upon publish date of this article: $1,190
Coperni Belt Heart Leather Tote
Remember how we said red is a safe bet for Cupid Day dressing? Well, we have an addendum to that. It becomes even lovelier when swathing the shape of a heart: a classic symbol that gets an update here via calfskin leather and an edgy buckle. The Coperni bestseller’s top handle is adjustable, and its insides can fit everything from a single rose and the book you’re currently reading (there’s nothing wrong with stepping out solo on Valentine’s Day) to the red lippie you can’t be seen without. “Only a few left,” Nordstrom warns in regards to this buy. And we believe it.
Price upon publish date of this article: $550
Levi’s Ribcage High Waist Wide-Leg Jeans
Swap out the Levi’s pair you practically sleep in at this point for something a touch more glamorous, and let it be these wide-leg stunners in the “Dazzle Me Smoke” style. Waistline-defining and dotted with rhinestones all over, they’ll make you (and your beau) starry-eyed, inspiring cheesy sentiments along the lines of “you’re my sky full of stars.” The thing to point out here is just how exaggerated the denim’s waistline is — putting it into “super high rise” territory. Slim through the hip and thigh, with subtle flare at the ankles, these babies just might make you find the nearest dance floor: letting February 14 blend into February 15 as you stay comfortable for every last minute.
Price upon publish date of this article: $168
Ted Baker Floral Mesh Top
Sheer tops’ popularity waxes and wanes across the years, but it’s safe to say they’re nothing short of booming right about now. Treating looks to visual interest while being layer-ready thanks to their softness and lightweight nature, the mesh-based selections also shine across a variety of settings — from work (if layered correctly) to the bar at your anniversary spot. This particular gem from Ted Baker stands out from the crowd courtesy of all those delicate, striking orchids at front. It’s fitted, it’s airy, and it will let your love bloom. We’ll toast to that.
Price upon publish date of this article: $87.75
Christian Louboutin Miss Z Pointed Toe Pump
If you don’t want to go all in on pointed-toe pumps that were released in 2025 and have already been worn by A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba, and Hailee Steinfeld, send him the link and let the magic happen. Christian Louboutin has done it again here: creating a style that’s timeless in its elegance, featuring the kind of top-quality patent leather that can truly last someone a lifetime with proper care. Those with an aversion to sky-high heels will be happy to know that the “stiletto [is] designed to look taller than it really is,” and the white colorway can be repurposed from summer to winter and back again.
Price upon publish date of this article: $995
Farm Rio Rosalia Placed Rose Strapless Dress
Your adjectives for Valentine’s Day 2026? Striking and sculptural. This is exactly how Nordstrom describes Farm Rio’s Rosalia: a linen-blend marvel in which no detail goes unnoticed. That rose appliqué, cutout detail on the waist, and asymmetric bodice? Why, it’s the perfect recipe for a holiday getup you’ll reminisce about for years to come. And if you happen to live in a climate that doesn’t permit strapless gowns in February, team the dress up with a cardigan (more on this later) or a longline wool coat in the kind of jewel tone that will only amp up the allure of those roses.
Price upon publish date of this article: $348
BaubleBar Millie Heart Pendant Necklace
In the realm of Valentine’s Day accessories, picking something a tad bit more showy than what your everyday aesthetic entails is advised. After all, when else will you be able to sit at the swankiest eatery in town, stare at the love of your life, sip on something expensive, and look the best you’ve ever looked? Let that latter statement become a reality with the BaubleBar Millie Pendant Necklace. Its chunky, oversized heart can catch the light from every angle, and that gilded chain will bring luxury to the table long before the check lands there.
Price upon publish date of this article: $48
Reformation Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan
All that talk about cardigans had to amount to something, so get acquainted with Reformation’s in-demand cardi by the name of Clara. Coming to you in Cherry red, the recycled cashmere beaut has exactly what you’d want from a traditional winter knit — crew neckline, ribbed cuffs, and sumptuous underhand feel included. Make it a “party on the bottom” kind of night by matching the Clara to metallic pants or the Levi’s wide-leg jeans in this roundup. Whatever you do, you’ll leave a wonderful impression on date and passerby alike.
Price upon publish date of this article: $198
Kate Spade K as in Kate Sneaker
For the sake of not waking up with fatigued feet, you might want to consider rounding out your ensemble with some sneakers: not the ones runners wear but those that grant all-day comfiness nonetheless. Kate Spade’s K as in Kate Sneaker is a happy marriage between designer sensibilities and wearability, seeing as how it’s bedecked by faux fur hearts (yes); has scribbles all over the laces, upper, and insole (guess what they say!); and boasts a supportive outsole that will encourage you to catch some fresh air while walking off that five-course food coma. You’re welcome in advance.
Price upon publish date of this article: $198
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on seasonal styles and what women should wear for holidays like Valentine’ Day.
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