Whether it’s a first meeting or a long-standing relationship, the outfit can feel more important than the conversation you’re about to have. So, if you’re wracking your brain as to what to wear for a date, here are five outfit ideas for all occasions, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Francesca Zedda, head of womenswear creative styling at M&S, agrees that the dress remains the most instinctive choice for this kind of date. The look is relaxed, but the fabrics make it smart enough to look as though you’ve made an effort. Zedda says a statement coat is by far the most important piece in your outfit, especially in the winter.