Not your typical Valentine

Valentine’s Day is creeping up again, and with it comes a wave of cringey couple selfies, sad supermarket roses, and unnecessary public displays of affection. If the thought of lovey-dovey nonsense makes you want to bleach your eyeballs (or at least roll your heavily lined eyes), congratulations—you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re single, taken, or ghosting your situationship, one thing’s for sure—Valentine’s Day doesn’t come with a dress code, so why not make your own? Forget the sickly sweet clichés—this is your Anti-Valentine’s survival kit, packed with dark cutie ‘fits, grunge, Y2K, and alternative looks that match your mood.

Maybe you’re planning a girls’ night out, owning the dance floor with your "love is a scam" energy. Maybe it’s a solo date, treating yourself like the main event (as you should). Or maybe you’re staying in, but it’s not about sulking in your room (unless you want to, in which case, mood). Whatever the vibe, we’ve got the outfit to match.

If Valentine’s Day isn’t really your thing, dress like it. And no, that doesn’t mean hiding under an oversized hoodie and sweatpants (though, if that’s your vibe, we’ve got the comfiest picks for that too). This is your time to show up, own the room, and leave people wondering if they should apologise for something.

Pink? Sure—but make it dark cutie. A puffball skirt layered over super cute capri leggings, chunky Mary-Janes, and an oversized pink hoodie is the perfect mix of sweet and chaotic. Throw in some dramatic flair and a smirk—this is grunge Valentine’s done right.

If you want to dial up the chaos, a pleated mini with a cropped shrug is the perfect blend of hot and emotionally unavailable. Pair it with leg warmers and platform shoes and suddenly you’re someone’s unfinished business. Y2K grunge outfits don’t do subtlety, they do "you should’ve treated me better" vibes.

Not spending the night entertaining someone’s bare-minimum efforts? Good. Here’s what to do instead:

First, dress up. Even if you have nowhere to be. Even if your only plan is to strut through the city like the main character in a 2000s music video. Valentine’s Day is temporary, but a good outfit? That’s forever.

Then, make it count—on your terms. Call up your single besties and coordinate the ultimate matching Anti-Valentine’s ‘fits—think grunge pleated skirts, leg warmers, and oversized hoodies that scream "romance is overrated, but we look unreal." Hit your favourite spot for a self-love shopping spree, an unhinged karaoke night, or a last-minute weekend trip.

Or, if going out sounds like effort, lean into the coziest self-care night possible. Oversized hoodies, joggers, fluffy socks—pure comfort mode. Order your favourite food, binge-watch something that isn’t a rom-com, and remind yourself that the best kind of love is the one you show yoursef.

You don’t need a Valentine, a box of chocolates, or some mediocre love confession to make Valentine’s Day worth your time. All you need is an outfit that makes Cupid rethink his entire profession.

Whether you’re embracing the chaos of Anti-Valentine’s Day, diving headfirst into Y2K grunge outfits, or rocking grunge Valentine’s outfits that are impossible to ignore, the day is yours to own. So go on, get dressed, make questionable decisions, and leave a trail of admirers in your wake. Happy Anti-Valentine’s.

Happy Anti-Valentine’s.