We tend to put our best foot — and our best outfit — forward when we're crafting a look to impress our dates. Why not apply the logic to everything you put on this month, at least after hours?
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're vowing to make February our sexiest month ever — whether we're dressing for date night or girls' night — and we're borrowing from this crop of style setters to make it happen.
If your date is a sexier affair, bring out the big guns in the form of a slinky dress and over-the-knee boots a la Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio.
Charm the socks off your date with a polished-cum-sexy pairing. Follow Alexa Chung's lead, and top your LWD with a menswear-style overcoat.
This girl knows her way around a sexy style — but Allison Williams's nude-hued leather sheath and ankle-strap heels make for a look that would work perfectly for a dinner date.
Channel Valentine's Day's pretty hues with a sweet pink minidress like Anne Hathaway.
Not a girlie girl? Not a problem. Just follow style setter Ashley Madekwe's example and outfit a look that's as cool as it is sexy with a miniskirt and denim shirt.
What's more chic than Kate Bosworth's easy Winter white and metallics? Think it's not sexy enough for a date? A mini-hemline reveals just enough leg.
One part sophisticate, but all sex appeal — Brooklyn Decker's cropped top and pencil skirt make the perfect dressed-up dinner look.
Going all out? Channel Camila Alves in a body-conscious sheath with a bold, look-at-me color.
Embrace a modern look in blazer-style minidress — then pair it with knockout heels. The results are just the thing for a big night out.
If you're looking for the bombshell effect, look no further than a bustier-style dress like Emmy Rossum's.
Gwyneth Paltrow strikes the right balance between ladylike and modern in a colorblock sheath; just add a leather jacket for a more 'laxed vibe.
Even if your plans don't require a cocktail dress, ditch the denim in favor of a casual dress and a cool-girl leather jacket like Hilary Rhoda.
You and your date will probably both love the sex appeal of leather pants and a sleek white blazer like Jamie Chung's on-trend ensemble.
Any reason is a good reason to dress up — use date night as an excuse to borrow from the ultrachic Jessica Alba and try out a crop top and a high-waisted skirt.
Don't rule out a classic like the LBD. If you look for ones with special details, like Jennifer Lopez's sheer-topped sheath, the look is doubly sexy.
Ladylike doesn't have to be covered up — just look at Kate Mara's pretty crop top and skirt set. Follow her lead for a no-fail, feminine look.
Keri Russell needed no dress to impress — she outfitted a killer combo with a pair of leather skinnies and a high-shine blazer.
Any look from Lupita is a winner — borrow from the breakout star with a strapless jumpsuit as an alternative to a dress.
Don't overcomplicate things, even a minimalist vibe like Olivia Palermo's shorts and blazer combo will get the job done with its sexy stem-baring effect.
Keep it casual and cute like Rashida Jones if you're headed out somewhere low key.
You can make your pants just as sexy as your dresses with a lacy blouse up top like Reese.
Don't shy away from a bodycon dress like Taylor Swift's — they can be a date-night secret weapon.