Out of the 365 possible date nights in the year, February 14 by far has the most buildup. Whether you're in the early stages or you've been going strong with your S.O. for a decade or more, there's some potential stress around what to do and what to wear.

While we can't help you pick your perfect restaurant, we can help take outfit anxiety off the table. Since we know that date-night dressing can be a tricky thing to nail (no matter what day it is), we figured there was no harm in having a few experts weigh in.

To help decode Valentine's Day dressing, we tapped Nikki Lewis, co-founder of matchmaking service The Bevy, and Bela Gandhi, founder and president of Smart Dating Academy, to help break down what makes for the ideal Valentine's Day ensemble. Armed with their three top tips, you can put together an amazing look that, most importantly, still feels like you (since in the end, that's what matters most).

Read on for three tips for nailing your Valentine's Day style; then shop the pieces to help you pull them off!

1. Pick Pieces That Highlight Your Favourite Body Part

When you're deciding exactly what to wear, think about the part of your body that you love most, and show it off. "Accentuate your favourite features and wear formfitting clothing," advises Lewis. Consider showing a little shoulder, or wear a minidress to highlight your legs. Additionally, stick to clothing that accentuates the waist and helps to create curves. Notes Gandhi, "Any woman can create a waist with the right skirt or by using a belt."

2. Wear Heels, But Make Sure They're Comfortable

There's no worse feeling than being stuck out and about in uncomfortable shoes, so our experts recommend that you make sure to keep things comfortable, but opt for something with a heel. "Heels are a MUST," Lewis says. "Call us old-fashioned, but heels are designed to make men flip out—in the good way. Wear a pair you can last the night in." Gandhi also notes that a comfortable heel can add a boost of confidence: "We walk a little bit different, and we feel different about ourselves even with an inch-and-a-half heel."

3. Show a Little Skin, But Not Too Much

When it comes to choosing exactly how revealing your look will be, experts recommend striking a balance instead of showing too much skin. Suggests Gandhi, "If you're going to show cleavage, do a long-sleeve or a dress just above the knee. If you're going to wear a mini, choose a dress that's higher. Less is more." Lewis agrees, noting "A good Valentine's Day outfit will be classically beautiful and tasteful." She continues that the perfect outfit is one "that will accentuate your curves or your legs. Choose one, not both."

One of the great ongoing battles of fashion is what you should spend real money on versus what you should buy on the cheap. In a world more and more saturated with fast-fashion brands, it seems that spending as little money as possible is always the goal—but is that really smart? We know there must be at least a few items worth the splurge.

To find out just what the are, we chatted with our resident style maven, Banana Republic's Marissa Webb, who shared the pieces she thinks every woman should invest in. And guess what? She narrowed it down to six essentials that merit your hard-earned cash.

Keep scrolling to see Marissa Webb's picks for the only items you need to invest good money into!

I personally would invest in a great handbag. It’s something that you use every day and, in a neutral colour, will last you for many years.

You need a beautiful pair of flats and a classic pair of heels. Select pairs that give a bit of personality to any outfit, but at the same time can be paired with almost anything. I also like to make sure I have a great pair of flats that I can wear on the days I know I’ll be on my feet all day, but still need to look dressed.

The perfect trench coat will never go out of style and is easily incorporated into many looks. 

Another investment piece is a great-fitting blazer that easily takes you from day to night. There are just so many ways to wear it—I personally love it to dress up a pair of jeans.

Celebrate something that's important to you with an investment piece you can wear everyday.

Invest in a perfectly tailored little black dress, and have it ready to go in your closet. You never know when you'll need to make a quick change, and the LBD is always appropriate.

Add a little edge to a feminine envelope skirt, and pair it with a leather jacket and black ankle boots.

Related: 11 Cute Ankle-Boot Outfits That Are Anything But Basic

Showing off a little skin doesn’t always require a plunging v-neck dress or a mini skirt. Lately, we’ve spotted celebrities like Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Lawrence, and Miranda Kerr wearing a sophisticated take on the halter neckline. The striking silhouette, which perfectly highlights the collarbone and shoulders, alludes to spring’s athletic-inspired trend in a subtle, elevated way. At turns glamorous (Lawrence’s futuristic Lanvin dress) or playful (Saldana’s whimsical Carven print), this new neckline bares just the right amount of skin for understated allure. Read on to see exactly what these stars wore and how to get their look.

WHO: Zoe Saldana

WHAT: Attending The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo’s 25 Most Powerful Stylists Luncheon earlier this week in Los Angeles.

WEAR: Carven Safari Print Cutout Dress ($990, 713.942.0202) from the S/S 13 collection.

Get Her Look: Clover Canyon Prism Desert Neoprene Dress ($246) in Multi; Robert Rodriquez Filigree Print Dress ($425); SUNO High Neck Dress ($595).

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence

WHAT: At the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica last month.

WEAR: Lanvin dress from the S/S 13 collection.

Get Her Look: Bebe Crop Waist Mini Flare Dress ($189); Laundry by Shelli Segal Beaded Neck Jacquard Dress ($265); BCBGMaxazria Viviane Beaded Halter Gown ($398) in Black.

WHO: Miranda Kerr

WHAT: Photographed at a David Jones event in Sydney in early February.

WEAR: Dion Lee Pleat Purity Dress ($1690); vintage Kozminsky necklace.

Get Her Look: See By Chloe 3/4 Length Dress ($335); Rebecca Taylor Tropical Demi Femme Dress ($350); Faith Connexion Cutout Pencil Dress ($724) in Black.