Red Striped Shirt + Jeans

Calvin Klein Trench Coat (another option here) || Gap Shirt (another red & white striped shirt) || Vigoss Denim c/o || Jessica Simpson Booties c/o (similar) || Chanel Bag || Sunglass Warehouse Sunnies c/o || Deborah Milano Il Rossetto Lipstick in 602

Last week we got all dressed up and glam for Valentine's Day, and this week we're getting all dressed down and casual. While I love to get dressed up, the truth is, most of the things that Mr. RC and I enjoy doing (on Valentine's Day or otherwise) don't require much more than a t-shirt and jeans. But dressing down doesn't have to mean dressing like a slob. It's the perfect opportunity to lean on those staple pieces, like a striped shirt (in this case a red one for Valentine's Day) and a trench coat. While this outfit was perfect for exploring Europe last fall, it's also just as perfect for a day of casual Valentine's Day activities this coming weekend.

Do you guys prefer a casual or dressing Valentine's Day?

PHOTOS BY DAVID LEVINE