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.
For something more on the cool and casual side, try this pairing of a grey plaid blazer and blue ripped skinny jeans.View Details
This laid-back pairing of a red blazer and grey ripped jeans comes in handy when you need to look good in a flash. Up the cool of this outfit by slipping into black leather pumps.View Details
Want to infuse your wardrobe with some elegant chic? Pair a brown wool blazer with blue jeans. For a dressier take, why not add tobacco leather ankle boots to the equation?View Details
Consider pairing a grey plaid blazer with blue jeans for a relaxed and fashionable ensemble. A pair of burgundy velvet pumps instantly turns up the glam factor of any outfit.View Details
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to get dressed this way. Just a brown plaid double breasted blazer combined with blue jeans.View Details
Such pieces as a grey check double breasted blazer and black boyfriend jeans are the perfect way to introduce effortless cool into your off-duty arsenal. Introduce a pair of black low top sneakers to the mix and you're all set looking gorgeous.View Details
A black and white houndstooth double breasted blazer and blue skinny jeans are a great pairing to add to your daily routine. If you need to immediately class up your look with a pair of shoes, introduce black leather ankle boots to this ensemble.View Details
Stylish yet comfortable, this look is assembled from a charcoal vertical striped wool blazer and blue jeans. Get a little creative on the shoe front and play down your outfit by slipping into black leather slip-on sneakers.View Details
For something on the relaxed side, choose a brown plaid blazer and light blue jeans. Add white leather ankle boots to your ensemble to make the ensemble a bit sleeker.View Details
Definitive proof that a black check blazer and blue jeans look amazing when worn together in a casual look. Puzzled as to how to finish? Add burgundy leather ankle boots to your ensemble to bump up the oomph factor.View Details
Putting together a brown wool blazer with a grey plaid mini skirt is an on-point idea for a neat and relaxed ensemble. Go ahead and complement your look with white leather low top sneakers for a more laid-back finish.View Details
Choose a grey blazer and a red mini skirt for a casual ensemble with a twist. Not sure how to round off? Complete your outfit with a pair of pink velvet pumps to turn up the glamour factor.View Details
Try teaming a black blazer with a navy tweed mini skirt to put together a stylish and modern-looking casual outfit. Throw a pair of black leather pumps into the mix to immediately amp up the chic factor of this look.View Details
This off-duty combo of a black blazer and a burgundy ruffle mini skirt is a life saver when you need to look stylish but have zero time.View Details
One of our fave ways to style a black blazer is to marry it with a black denim mini skirt.View Details
Wear a black blazer and a black wool mini skirt to pull together an everyday outfit that's full of style and character. Kick up the classiness of your look a bit by rounding off with a pair of black suede over the knee boots.View Details
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.
This ensemble with a black blazer and black dress pants isn't so hard to create and leaves room to more creative experimentation. You can get a little creative with shoes and tone down this getup by rocking a pair of white leather low top sneakers.View Details
Effortlessly blurring the line between cool and casual, this combo of a white blazer and white flare pants can easily become one of your go-tos. The whole getup comes together when you introduce beige leather pumps to the mix.View Details
A pink blazer and pink tapered pants are the ideal way to introduce effortless cool into your casual lineup. A pair of white and black leather low top sneakers instantly dials up the street cred of this look.View Details
Why not reach for a purple blazer and purple wide leg pants? As well as totally practical, these two items look amazing when combined together. You could perhaps get a little creative with shoes and add a pair of white athletic shoes to the equation.View Details
This combo of a grey blazer and grey dress pants is a life saver when you need to look phenomenal in a flash. When it comes to shoes, complement your look with silver leather pumps.View Details
A pink blazer and pink dress pants make for the perfect base for a myriad of getups. For times when this look appears too fancy, tone it down by sporting white leather low top sneakers.View Details
The combo of a burgundy blazer and burgundy dress pants makes this a cool relaxed look.View Details
When the setting allows off-duty dressing, you can easily opt for a white blazer and black skinny pants.View Details
Combining a pink blazer with pink dress pants is an amazing option for a stylish and refined outfit. As for footwear, complete your outfit with white leather pumps.View Details
A burgundy blazer and burgundy wide leg pants are absolute staples if you're picking out a casual closet that holds to the highest sartorial standards. Silver sequin ankle boots are a nice pick to round off your outfit.View Details
A red blazer and red dress pants are the kind of a tested look that you so desperately need when you have no time.View Details
A black blazer and black skinny pants have become a favorite combo for many fashion-forward women. Unimpressed with this ensemble? Invite a pair of black suede ballerina shoes to spice things up.View Details
Wear a black suit - this look is bound to make an entrance. Add a pair of silver leather ankle boots to your look to make a mostly classic ensemble feel suddenly fun and fresh.View Details
Consider wearing a black suit to be the epitome of polish. Dress down this ensemble by wearing a pair of clear rubber heeled sandals.View Details
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 .
This ensemble with a black tuxedo dress isn't a hard one to score and leaves room to more creative experimentation. A pair of black embellished suede heeled sandals makes this look whole.View Details
A black tuxedo dress? Be sure, this getup will turn every head in the room. When in doubt as to the footwear, stick to a pair of white and black leather heeled sandals.View Details
Channel your inner style icon and rock a black tuxedo dress. Black embellished suede pumps make your look complete.View Details
Choose a navy tuxedo dress to ooze class and sophistication. The whole outfit comes together perfectly if you add red leather heeled sandals to the mix.View Details
When the occasion calls for a classy yet killer look, you can dress in a black tuxedo dress. For extra style points, complement your outfit with a pair of black leather ankle boots.View Details
This outfit with a navy tuxedo dress isn't super hard to put together and easy to change. The whole getup comes together quite nicely if you introduce charcoal suede over the knee boots to this outfit.View Details
As you can see, looking stylish doesn't require that much effort. Just wear a hot pink tuxedo dress and you'll look incredibly stylish. Let your styling prowess really shine by finishing your look with a pair of clear rubber heeled sandals.View Details
As you can see here, looking incredibly chic doesn't take that much time. Choose a hot pink tuxedo dress and you'll look great. A pair of black satin pumps acts as the glue that will bring this look together.View Details
Dress in a red tuxedo dress to pull together an incredibly stylish and well-executed ensemble. If you're wondering how to finish off, complete this getup with black suede pumps.View Details
Make a grey vertical striped tuxedo dress your outfit choice to feel confident and look stylish. Let your sartorial chops really shine by completing this ensemble with a pair of silver embellished leather pumps.View Details
For an outfit that's absolutely Vogue-worthy, dress in a black tuxedo dress. White satin pumps are the ideal accompaniment to this look.View Details
Wear a blue tuxedo dress if you're aiming for a neat, trendy outfit. Our favorite of a myriad of ways to finish this outfit is with black leather pumps.View Details
If the situation calls for a classy yet knockout look, you can easily dress in a hot pink tuxedo dress. Hot pink leather pumps are a good option to complement your look.View Details
Consider wearing a white tuxedo dress for sophistication with a modern twist. A pair of clear rubber heeled sandals is a great idea to complement this outfit.View Details
Reach for a white and black tuxedo dress if you're aiming for a proper, fashionable getup. Complete this look with a pair of black suede over the knee boots and ta-da: the outfit is complete.View Details
Exhibit your polished side by opting for a black tuxedo dress. Black suede over the knee boots look perfectly at home here.View Details
Dress in a black tuxedo dress to put together an absolutely chic and well-executed ensemble. Black leather pumps tie the getup together.View Details
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.
A black v-neck sweater and black leather skinny pants are the kind of a never-failing casual ensemble that you need when you have no time.View Details
This look with a black knit turtleneck and black leather skinny pants isn't hard to pull off and easy to change throughout the day. Slip into black leather pumps et voila, the look is complete.View Details
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
This casual pairing of a camel coat and black leather leggings is a real lifesaver when you need to look nice in a flash. Give this outfit a dash of polish by rocking a pair of beige leather pumps.View Details
Swing into something classic yet contemporary in a grey vertical striped dress shirt and black leather tapered pants. Black leather mules are an effective way to va-va-voom your look.View Details
If the occasion calls for a classy yet killer outfit, consider teaming a grey tweed coat with black leather skinny pants. A pair of black suede ankle boots looks incredible here.View Details
Such essentials as a black coat and dark green leather skinny pants are the perfect way to infuse extra elegance into your day-to-day off-duty arsenal. Black leather ankle boots integrate nicely within a myriad of looks.View Details
A brown knit oversized sweater and brown leather skinny pants are wonderful essentials that will integrate really well within your casual styling lineup. Black suede pumps are the most effective way to va-va-voom your outfit.View Details
Up your casual look by opting for a black and white short sleeve blouse and black leather skinny pants. Introduce beige leather pumps to the equation and the whole getup will come together wonderfully.View Details
This casual combo of a black pea coat and black leather skinny pants is super easy to put together in next to no time, helping you look cute and ready for anything without spending a ton of time searching through your closet. A pair of gold leather ankle boots is the glue that ties this look together.View Details
For a cool-meets-classy outfit, pair a black fur coat with silver leather jeans — these two pieces fit beautifully together. Complete your look with a pair of black leather ankle boots and you're all set looking smashing.View Details
Team a red tweed jacket with black leather skinny pants and you'll look stunning anywhere anytime. Complete this ensemble with black suede pumps for extra style points.View Details
A navy pea coat and black leather skinny pants are the kind of a tested off-duty combination that you need when you have no extra time. If you need to immediately dress down your look with shoes, complement your look with a pair of white and black leather low top sneakers.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 ?
If you're looking for a relaxed casual but also chic look, dress in a black leather biker jacket and black flare jeans. Rounding off with a pair of brown leopard leather ankle boots is a guaranteed way to inject a sense of class into your ensemble.View Details
This casual combination of a white and black print crew-neck t-shirt and black jeans is super easy to put together without a second thought, helping you look cute and ready for anything without spending too much time searching through your wardrobe. When it comes to footwear, this ensemble is rounded off really well with white leather low top sneakers.View Details
Look totaly stylish yet practical in a black fleece coat and black skinny jeans. If you're hesitant about how to finish, a pair of black leather mid-calf boots is a tested option.View Details
For a casual outfit, wear a grey coat with blue jeans — these pieces work nicely together. A great pair of black leather ankle boots pulls this getup together.View Details
Show that you do casual like a pro by wearing a white knit oversized sweater and blue jeans. Go ahead and go for a pair of brown suede pumps for a touch of elegance.View Details
This pairing of a grey embellished crew-neck sweater and blue skinny jeans is pulled together and yet it looks easy and ready for anything.View Details
For To put together a casual ensemble with a chic twist, consider wearing a tan open cardigan and blue ripped jeans. Finishing with a pair of tobacco leather pumps is a surefire way to introduce a little fanciness to this getup.View Details
Show your outfit coordination chops by wearing this laid-back combo of a tan leopard fur coat and navy jeans.View Details
This combo of a navy puffer coat and light blue jeans will hallmark your styling prowess even on lazy days. Take an otherwise mostly casual getup in a classier direction by finishing off with dark green velvet ankle boots.View Details
If you're in search of a casual yet stylish ensemble, dress in a pink crew-neck sweater and light blue jeans. Complement your getup with a pair of black and white canvas low top sneakers to keep the outfit fresh.View Details
For comfort dressing with a modernized spin, opt for a navy crew-neck sweater and blue jeans. Complement this ensemble with a pair of black leather ankle boots for an instant style lift.View Details
This pairing of a multi colored horizontal striped crew-neck sweater and black skinny jeans is a nice look for when it's time to clock off.View Details
Exhibit your outfit coordination chops by marrying a hot pink crew-neck sweater and navy skinny jeans for a laid-back ensemble. Go ahead and complete your look with a pair of burgundy suede ankle boots for an element of class.View Details
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.
Parade your sartorial prowess in this off-duty pairing of a white oversized sweater and white sweatpants.View Details
If it's comfort and practicality that you love in an ensemble, go for a beige knit open cardigan and white skinny jeans.View Details
A grey knit open cardigan and black ripped skinny jeans are a great ensemble to integrate into your casual rotation. Go off the beaten path and spice up your ensemble with a pair of black cutout suede ankle boots.View Details
For a relaxed look with a modern spin, dress in a grey sweater dress. On the shoe front, this ensemble pairs really well with brown snake leather ankle boots.View Details
Go for a beige sweater dress for both chic and easy-to-style outfit. Inject a more casual twist into this ensemble by wearing a pair of tan leather low top sneakers.View Details
Showcase your sartorial skills in this off-duty pairing of a beige sweater dress and white ripped skinny jeans. Add a pair of tobacco leather ankle boots to this look to kick things up to the next level.View Details
If you're hunting for a casual and at the same time seriously chic look, rock a pink oversized sweater with tan skinny pants.View Details
When comfort is the priority, make a beige oversized sweater and charcoal ripped skinny jeans your outfit choice.View Details
Pairing a camel knit coat with grey skinny jeans is an on-point choice for a relaxed casual look. Rounding off with black leather ankle boots is an effective way to bring some extra glam to your getup.View Details
Why not consider wearing a camel cape coat and black leggings? As well as super comfy, these two items look great worn together. A pair of dark green rain boots instantly kicks up the cool of this look.View Details
For an ensemble that's polished and totally steal-worthy, pair a grey coat with burgundy wide leg pants. To give this getup a more relaxed finish, why not complement your look with grey low top sneakers?View Details
Fashionable and functional, this pairing of a beige knit oversized sweater and navy skinny jeans will provide you with variety. Put a glamorous spin on an otherwise mostly casual outfit by rocking brown suede ankle boots.View Details
Try teaming a grey knit oversized sweater with white skinny jeans, if you want to dress for comfort without looking like you don't care to look chic. For something more on the sophisticated end to complement this outfit, complement your ensemble with black suede over the knee boots.View Details
Opt for practicality by opting for a grey knit open cardigan and grey ripped skinny jeans. Rounding off with beige suede ankle boots is a simple way to infuse a dash of class into this outfit.View Details
This off-duty combination of a grey oversized sweater and black leggings comes in handy when you need to look good but have no extra time. You could perhaps get a bit experimental on the shoe front and dress up this outfit by finishing off with charcoal suede over the knee boots.View Details
If you gravitate towards relaxed dressing, why not consider pairing a white oversized sweater with black culottes? Black low top sneakers look stunning finishing your look.View Details
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.
Flex your expert styling in this laid-back combination of a red plaid dress shirt and light blue denim shorts.View Details
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
Opt for a red plaid dress shirt and light blue skinny jeans to achieve an incredibly chic look. If you don't know how to finish off, a pair of white leather oxford shoes is a nice option.View Details
If you're a fan of casual combos, then you'll love this pairing of a white and red plaid dress shirt and navy skinny jeans. Red suede pumps are a savvy idea to round off your getup.View Details
This pairing of a tan knit open cardigan and black ripped skinny jeans is the perfect base for an endless number of chic getups. Beige leather pumps are guaranteed to inject a sense of refinement into your outfit.View Details
This combination of a red plaid dress shirt and blue skinny jeans is extremely easy to do and so comfortable to rock throughout the day as well! Complete this ensemble with a pair of tan leopard suede ballerina shoes to keep the outfit fresh.View Details
Flaunt your sartorial skills by teaming a red and black plaid dress shirt and navy skinny jeans for an off-duty outfit. A great pair of brown suede ankle boots ties this outfit together.View Details
Breathe personality into your daily off-duty wardrobe with a black leather bomber jacket and blue jeans. Go off the beaten track and spice up your ensemble by rocking a pair of red leather pumps.View Details
This is solid proof that a white and navy plaid dress shirt and blue jeans look awesome when you pair them up in a laid-back look. Complement this ensemble with brown suede ankle boots and ta-da: this outfit is complete.View Details
This is hard proof that a burgundy plaid dress shirt and navy skinny jeans look amazing when married together in a casual ensemble. The whole ensemble comes together when you add black suede pumps to your outfit.View Details
A brown plaid dress shirt and light blue jeans are both versatile must-haves that will integrate really well within your current off-duty wardrobe. Black leather ankle boots look perfectly at home here.View Details
This is hard proof that a multi colored plaid dress shirt and navy skinny jeans look amazing when combined together in a casual getup. Tobacco leather ankle boots look fabulous finishing your look.View Details
Consider teaming a navy plaid dress shirt with navy skinny jeans to show off your styling chops. Let your outfit coordination chops truly shine by rounding off this getup with tan leather ankle boots.View Details
The styling capabilities of a white and navy plaid dress shirt and charcoal skinny jeans mean you'll always have them on constant rotation. Feeling creative today? Switch up your outfit by finishing off with a pair of tobacco leather mules.View Details
A black turtleneck and light blue jeans are the kind of a winning casual combo that you so awfully need when you have zero time to pick out an ensemble. Go ahead and slip into a pair of olive suede low top sneakers for a more casual vibe.View Details
A tan plaid dress shirt and black skinny jeans are among the key elements in a functional off-duty sartorial collection. Rounding off with a pair of black leather lace-up flat boots is a fail-safe way to add an air of playfulness to your look.View Details
A white and navy plaid dress shirt and blue jeans married together are such a dreamy outfit for fashionistas who love cool chic styles. When in doubt about what to wear on the shoe front, stick to black suede pumps.View Details
Wear a light blue denim jacket with black ripped skinny jeans for an unexpectedly cool ensemble. Want to break out of the mold? Then why not throw in black suede pumps?View Details
For a casually stylish ensemble, go for a teal plaid dress shirt and navy skinny jeans — these pieces fit really well together. The whole getup comes together quite nicely when you add a pair of teal suede pumps to the mix.View Details
Marry an olive parka with blue jeans to show you've got expert styling prowess. Brown leather ankle boots will give an added touch of polish to an otherwise mostly dressed-down ensemble.View Details
This pairing of a charcoal open cardigan and navy skinny jeans spells versatility and relaxed style.View Details
Go for a simple yet edgy and casual ensemble pairing a white and navy plaid dress shirt and blue ripped boyfriend jeans. To bring out a refined side of you, introduce a pair of white leather brogues to the mix.View Details
This combo of a burgundy plaid dress shirt and navy ripped skinny jeans is very easy to assemble and so comfortable to wear a variation of from dawn till dusk as well! Black leather wedge ankle boots tie the look together.View Details
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