What To Do & Wear On Galentine's Day 2019

Here are 7 cool activities to do and 7 empowering things to wear while you and your lady friends celebrate your friendship.

What Is Galentine's Day

Galentine's Day is a nonofficial holiday taking place on February 13, the day before Valentine's Day. It's ladies celebrating ladies.

The holiday was coined by Leslie Knope, the main character on the comedy TV show Parks and Recreation. In one of the episodes back in 2010, Leslie and her lady friends were celebrating the so called Galentine's Day and kicking it in a long and boozy brunch. Though it started as fiction, Galentine's Day quickly became popular in real life among women who want to celebrate their friendship.

Like the idea? Get together with your lady friends on February 13 this year and celebrate Galentine's Day in style. Here are 7 ideas of what you can wear and do on Galentine's Day in 2019.

What To Do & Wear On Galentine's Day?

Brunch In Blazers

Celebrate Galentine's Day over brunch with your girls. After all, that's how Leslie and her gals initially celebrated it on the show. Why not go for coordinated looks in blazer jackets and jeans or mini skirts? This look is everything: empowering, comfortable and stylish. Pair it with a button-down shirt for a touch of business chic, or a turtleneck for an extra warm and comfy look.

Fancy Dinner In Power Suits

Make a dinner reservation at a nice restaurant for your girl crew and treat yourselves to a fancy evening out. Dress code: chic power suits! Switch up your office suit by pairing it with a t-shirt, a lacy bralet, or a crop top. Heels or sneakers will look equally great here. Finish off with a delicate necklace or a choker.

Karaoke In Tuxedo Dresses

Karaoke is your go-to for a fun night out with your galentines. And what's the perfect outfit for signing 'Run the World (Girls)' or 'No Scrubs'? Exactly. The tuxedo dress, another variation on the blazer look. It's sexy, powerful and looks amazing. Asos has a nice selection of blazer / tuxedo dresses over here.

Soaking Up The Culture In Chic Leather Pants

If there is an art exhibit in your area, you've long wanted to see, why not go there with your girl squad on Galentine's Day to celebrate both your friendship and your love for beauty and art? A perfect outfit? A chic leather look! The easiest way to dress up your black leather pants for a cultural event on Galentine's Day is to go for a total black look. Otherwise, pair your leather pants with a silky blouse or a short cami dress, or throw on a blazer or a tweed jacket. This look is all you want to be on Galentine's Day: edgy, empowering and with an air of low-key artsy sophistication.

Women's Beige Fur Jacket, Navy Silk Shift Dress, Black Leather Leggings, Silver Leather Loafers
One of our favorite ways to style a beige fur jacket is to team it with black leather leggings for a laid-back outfit. And if you need to effortlesslly ramp up your outfit with one single piece, why not complete your look with silver leather loafers?View Details

Movies In Jeans & Tees Or Sweaters

A t-shirt or a sweater tucked into high-waist mom jeans is a cool and comfy look. It also sends out this effortlessly sexy vibe and is perfect for movies' night with the girls. Opt for a t-shirt with a feminist slogan to start off gals' night on the right track. How about this Asos top or this Girl Power tee from Nordstrom?

A Spa Day In Cozy Knits

Galentine's Day is not about impressing a man, but about you and your lady friends pampering yourselves! So why not treat yourselves to a day at the spa? Oversize knits paired with slim-fit sweatpants are both comfy and cute, and also perfect for a relaxation retreat.

Fun Activities In Plaid & Denim

Channel your inner Beyonce to recreate the diva's 'I Woke Up Like This, Flawless' look. This down-to-earth plaid and denim combo is great for fun activities on Galentine's Day, like going to an amusement park or an escape room with your bffs.

Women's White and Red and Navy Plaid Dress Shirt, Navy Ripped Skinny Jeans, White Canvas Low Top Sneakers
A white and red and navy plaid dress shirt and navy ripped skinny jeans make for the ultimate cool off-duty style. Don't know how to finish off? Complement this getup with white canvas low top sneakers to jazz things up.View Details

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