This pretty, fun, and expensive-looking dress is currently less than $50!

Get it at Venus.  Pair it with these strappy shoes, also available at Venus.

Venus ships worldwide.  See this store’s sale and clearance pages, too.

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I haven’t seen this before — pleating with color block.  I like it!

The pale rose band along with the black and grays is a nice touch, too.  The skirt is lined.  Amazingly, this dress is less than $30!!
Purchase this at Twelve by Twelve; they ship to the United States.  See their “last chance” sale page, too.

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I’ve searched all over the web for Valentine’s Day style advice, and here’s what the experts had to say…
 
1. From the girls at I Am Fashion regarding daytime dates:  Dressing flirty and casual is the theme here. We suggest matching a simple camisole with a shrug. Jeans are sexy enough without being overwhelming, such as Blue Cult jeans. The bag must be cute, and should not be the ones you usually go shopping in.
 
2. From the Queer Eye for the Straight Girl cast on About.com:  use a light foundation for overall coverage and couple pale pink lips and cheeks with light grays …read more