Valentine's Day - Three candlelight tips for a real dandy Valentine's date

February 14th: Valentine's Day. What original date will you surprise your loved one with this year? DutchDandy will help you with three practical candlelight tips for a date in dandy style.

1. CLASSY VALENTINE

It will be a chic evening! No matter where you end up going, if you choose classy, ​​the date is guaranteed to be a success. Aim for the moon and land amongst the stars (or somewhere else ;)). Shine in your Tessuto Divino Tuxedo and shiny patent leather shoes. Make your loved one feel like nothing is too expensive for her and take her to the fanciest restaurant in town. Nothing is too expensive for love! Dress up like Frank Sinatra and go for it!

rooftop bar

Even if you might not immediately associate a rooftop bar in winter with a romantic date, it is still the perfect location to start a romantic evening. After all, there are also covered rooftop bars. Sip a cocktail arm in arm and enjoy the view of the illuminated city together.

For example in W-Hotel in the heart of Amsterdam.

style tip

Black-tie, with a black-tie bow tie by Profuomo and black satin suspenders by Albert Thurston.

2. VINTAGE VALENTIJN

Why dress up when you can keep it simple? Get to know each other properly and show your loved one that love is not about appearances, but about character and originality.

Cozy Café

Make yourself at home and take your loved one to a cozy café with a living room feel. Cuddle up on the sofa together and explore the competitive side of your date with a board game. Let them win if necessary!

For example in Festina Lente in Amsterdam. Definitely one of the most romantic places in Amsterdam.

living room concert

Living room concerts are a great opportunity to surprise your loved one with a particularly original date. Many musicians prefer the intimate atmosphere of a living room and give concerts in the homes of people who make their living rooms available to them. You will certainly find a living room concert near you on Facebook or Google.

cinema

Going to the cinema like on a first date? Take your loved one to an (old) cinema that has retained its cozy vintage atmosphere. Films from past decades are often shown there. Sip a martini or champagne cocktail at the cinema bar beforehand and immerse yourself in times gone by together.

style tip

Real vintage suspenders! Browse through your father's closet or, even better, your grandfather's. Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact us, we can definitely help you.

3. ROMANTIC VALENTINE

If classy and vintage don't appeal to you, there is one last option. And if we're honest, it's the most beautiful theme anyway: make love itself the motto of the evening and surprise your loved one with a really romantic date. Make your Valentine's Day the most romantic ever!

Under the Ceiling

Surprise your date with a winter picnic under a warm blanket. Pack a picnic basket with delicacies and don't forget the thermos flask of warming mulled wine. Find a romantic spot, for example by the water, snuggle up together under the blanket(s) and enjoy the view.

On the boat

Buy two tickets for a boat trip on the local river or lake. Think of personal anecdotes and stories for the most beautiful places and share them with your loved one during the trip.

Extra tip: Ask about the possibility of a boat or ship trip including dinner.

Charlez Aznavour

After this tour d'amour, end the evening at home, where you play your Charlez Aznavour playlist, light the candles and maybe even recite a poem you wrote yourself. Enjoy a good glass of wine together or dance around the living room. Or skip the living room altogether ;).

style tip

Go naked and wear just a bow tie! All joking aside, pay attention to your appearance. It doesn't have to be as chic as our Classy Date, but show your loved one that it's a special evening with a neat outfit. A pink or red accent is particularly suitable for this. For example, choose suspenders in the colors of love.

Have fun!