This Is What You Should (And Shouldn't!) Wear For Valentine’s Day

Scrambling for a Valentine’s Day outfit?

(Yup, believe it or not, it’s less than a month away … )

We’ve got you covered!

Well, to be fair, our friend -- Marie Claire Senior Fashion Editor Zanna Roberts Rassi -- does.

Let’s start with what she advises you to avoid.

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"Throw away that skin-tight micro-mini dress and those awful stiletto heels," Zanna says. "It’s time to be much more creative when it comes to feminine dressing."

Instead, the fashionista suggests opting for something more unexpectedly sexy, like the gorgeous tea-length dress with 3D floral embellishments (and a sneaky slit!) that she featured in her handy web video series, What to Wear For.

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"It's a really great way to look sexy and feminine without trying too hard."

Sold? Take a peek at the dress in the video above for inspiration!