Valentine's Day date night dresses

By Julia Malacoff | Redbook – Thu, Jan 24, 2013 7:27 PM EST

(Photo courtesy of Piperlime)

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you have a hot date planned, you may want to start your quest for the perfect dress early.

From clingy color-block to body-conscious sheaths, these dresses run the spectrum of sexy from relaxed-chic to va-va-voom.

(Photo courtesy of Arden B.)

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(Photo courtesy of asos.com)ASOS smock dress with keyhole detail, $79, asos.com

(Photo courtesy of Express)Cut-out and Cold Shoulder tunic dress, $50, express.com

(Photo courtesy of Avon)Define Your Shape dress, $40, shop.avon.com

(Photo courtesy of loft.com) Pleated drop waist dress, $90, loft.com

(Photo courtesy of H&M) H&M Cerise dress, $35, H&M

(Photo courtesy of rafaellasportswear.com)

Rio red solid ponte dress, $50, rafaellasportswear.com

(Photo courtesy of us.topshop.com)Lace panel shift dress, $96, us.topshop.com

(Photo courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com) Staring at Stars crepe studded shoulder dress, $79, urbanoutfitters.com

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