4. The experts at EHow.com suggest going through your closet and pulling out everything red, trying them on, then choosing an existing piece to accessorize, or to purchase other pieces of clothing to compliment.

5.  From Me:  If you’re single, plan a girls only day, and do something fun with your single friends.

Single or taken–it doesn’t matter.  Look great, and have fun doing it.  Here are some dresses that would make a perfect early valentine’s gift to yourself…

For the sexy siren look, try this slinky dress from Victoria’s Secret:

Love the hearts on this cute Betsey Johnson dress at edressme:

Also from edressme is this Lia Kes dress.  It has a fun/funky vibe to it:

Nordstrom always comes through with a classically elegant style, and they do so once again with this Donna Ricco dress:

This little red dress is available at a discount at overstock.com.  I especially like the circular neckline:

Valentine clothes don’t necessarily have to be pink and red, as seen in this BCBG Max Azria dress at Lord & Taylor, which is frilly and romantic in an understated way:

Color block dresses are very *in* right now.  Pick this one up at Charlotte Russe for less than $25!:

This sweet and feminine Spring eyelet dress is also under $25 at Forever 21:

Shipping Info:  check to make sure the store you choose will be able to ship to your area by the date you need the dress; Victoria’s Secret-worldwide; edressme-worldwide; overstock.com-U.S. only; Nordstrom-U.S. only; Lord & Taylor-U.S. only; Charlotte Russe-U.S. and its territories, Canada, and Mexico; Forever 21-U.S. only

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