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Dating Guide: Mastering Valentine's Day with Confidence


Valentine's Day - Make It Count Cravat Club Silk Accessories for Men

Whether you’re planning a divine dinner, a skydive or a dive bar, looking good is not optional. Show your loved one how much you care by dressing the part…

Like all the best days, Valentine’s Day doesn’t come along as often as you might like it to. 

While a pessimist might suggest that it’s an awful lot of pressure for one day, we prefer to think of it as a golden opportunity to show someone how much you care about them. Whether it’s a new person in your life or a long-standing partner, it’s important to show them how you feel. 

Planning something special already? Well then, you’ll need to look the part. Looking good is part and parcel, whoever you’re looking to impress, and we’re here to help! But first, some words of advice…

Prepare the Surprise

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Surprise? Good. Unpleasant surprise? BAD. 

If your partner is the sort of person that thrives on surprises, then great, do your thing! However, most people will find that surprise a little overbearing without any prior preparation. Plan something nice by all means, but just dropping it in your partner without trailing it a little first risks ruining the whole effect.

Now, we know this sounds counterintuitive; how can it be a surprise if they know? We’re not suggesting you give the game away entirely, more suggesting you test the water and take the temperature of your partner’s reaction BEFORE jumping in with both feet. If it’s positive, then feel free to pull out all the stops. If the reaction is an allergic one, then don’t worry too much - you’ve averted the crisis by cleverly thinking ahead.

If the thought counts, you’d better have thought of something…

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While some people might truly relish the idea of flowers, chocolates, big red hearts and the like, there are plenty of people who find it all a bit…sickly. Now. we would never seek to advise you of something so personal, but as a significant other, you are expected to be able to make this judgement for your partner. 

A romantic gesture can take a lot of forms, and while sometimes there is no way out of a problem without reaching for your wallet, love is a subtle art and can call for a different approach at times. Ask yourself one question; what does your other half truly like? Are they looking for a night out at a nice restaurant? A night on the dancefloor? A quiet night, just the two of you? Perhaps there’s a book they’ve been meaning to read, or there’s the perfect gift that they would never buy for themselves? Well, now’s your chance!

Being able to intuit your partner’s wants and needs isn’t rocket science, and it doesn’t have to be perfect, but it’s true what they say; the thought really does count! Take your time to take a step back and assess what might make them feel special, listened to, understood. You may even have found the very thing by the time you finish this paragraph…

Lift Your Look

Cravat Club Date Night Valentine's Day Style Tips for Men

Now, to our specialist subject. Do not, repeat, DO NOT turn up for a Valentine's Day date in the same scruffy outfit you relax on the sofa with. Even if that is the sum total of your plans for the evening, we recommend you give yourself a scrub. If you’ve planned an evening out, then don’t be afraid to dress up, perhaps even in something new.

Style is respect here, showing your partner how much you care and how much the occasion (and by extension, their love) means to you is crucial. It’s honestly the easiest part of the whole occasion, so do make an effort with your outfit.

As such, accessories are your friend. The little touches do all the heavy lifting, and the right tie, pocket square or (dare we say it) cravat, can do wonders for your look. One warning though - your partner may like this version of you so much that you get more use of your new accessory than you thought!

Cravat Club Valentine’s Day Collection

Cravat Club Valentine's Day Collection

Our Valentine’s Day Collection can help you take your outfit over and above the ordinary. Here are some selected pieces that might work with the special event you’re planning…

For something classic that nevertheless has a light and romantic air, the Flint cravat, in its elegant grey and pink colourway, offers a simple white shirt a debonair touch. It can be incredible how the subtle touches can speak loudest, and this hand screen-printed pattern is a perfect example.

If you want to go for a truly romantic option,we think that the serene koi carp pattern of the Ryohei cravat in deep denim blue and moonlight yellow brings out the Romeo in anyone. In all seriousness - this pattern screams sophistication, with just the right amount of rock star insouciance to give you a decadent edge.

Speaking of decadence, a big night calls for a big outfit, and one of our silk evening scarves might help you pull off the swagger you’re trying to project. For example, the Hidden Curiosities VI evening scarf is bold, exciting but never brash - the stunning copper rose base tone decorated with exquisite detail. If a tie isn’t your thing, but you still want to make an impression, nothing adds drama like a silk scarf.

However. If “drama” isn’t what you’re going for, but you still want to opt for something special, we recommend one of our multiway pocket squares. For example, the Mifune pocket square, with its striking colours and samurai motif manages to be both delicate and masculine, and really offers something entirely new to a simple jacket. We can’t promise it will give you a samurai’s air of danger, but it will certainly make you look good!

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Lastly, if you’re fairly happy with your outfit, but just missing that final finishing touch, a simple polka dot pocket square might be the way to go. Show some dignified restraint with the Porter pocket square in black and caramel, adding refinement to your ensemble.

Porter Black Brown Polka Dot Printed silk pocket square for menMake your outfit count this Valentine’s Day, and let us guide you into being the most fashionable version of yourself. We wish you luck for the special day, though with our sartorial help assured, we doubt that you’ll need it….

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