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Originally Valentine's Day (all eleven of them) was a celebration of the deaths of early Christians. In recent history, the first recorded link between romance and February the 14th is by Geoffrey Chaucer in a poem 'Parlement of Foules' in 1382.

This poem was written to honour the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia. (They say people get married to young these days but back then they were both only 14!)

Later in the 15th century the 'High Court of Love' was established in Paris (Where else?) The court dealt with love contracts, betrayals, and violence against women. Judges were selected by women on the basis of a poetry reading.

The earliest surviving valentine (or hand written love note) also dates from 15th century...

Je suis desja d'amour tanne
Ma tres doulce Valentinee...

Written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his 'valentined' wife whilst he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415.

The reinvention of Saint Valentine's Day in the 19th century was in the United States where the first mass-produced valentines of embossed paper lace were produced and sold shortly after 1847 by Esther Howland (1828-1904) of Worcester, Massachusetts. Her father operated a large book and stationery store and she took her inspiration from an English valentine she had received.

In the second half of the 20th century, the practice of exchanging cards was extended to all manner of gifts, usually from a man to a woman. Such gifts typically include roses and chocolates. In the 1980s, the diamond industry began to promote Valentine's Day as an occasion for giving jewellery, especially diamonds.

Whether your hoping for a date, have a date lined up that is treating you to a night out or your treating your date to a special night of love, we at know MY size know the importance of looking your best on your big night out.

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But this is one night where you can dress up twice... You have the romantic night out and the (if everything goes according to plan) hot, steamy and passionate night in when you get home! We call it the two-outfit day. Dress to impress at the meal and dress to thrill in the bedroom.

To help you we have selected some of our favourite going out items and some of our hottest midnight items that are sure to send his pulse racing, his heart thumping and have him eating out of your hand!

Our recommended dresses

Always a fashion staple to any woman's dating wardrobe is her dress. What style of dress you wear will depend on your personality and how well you know the person you are dating. We personally wouldn't recommend something to short and revealing on a first date - after all you want him to be concentrating on you and not elsewhere!

Motel Clothing Pamela Dress Chain	Motel Clothing Samba Dress	Heine Tiered Dress	Vicky Martin Long Sleeve Sequin Dress
Elise Ryan Bustier Dress	Vicky Martin Cosmos Diamante Halter Dress	Yours Clothing Black Mesh Halter Neck Dress	Boohoo Niki Ballerina Style Mesh Dress

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Our recommended tops

It doesn't have to be a dress though and not everyone feels comfortable (or looks great) in a dress. Sometimes it is just better to wear a top and a skirt, trousers or jeans.

Freemans Embellished Corset	Jacques Vert Camisole	Yours Clothing Black and Purple 4 Button Detail Point Hem Top With Cami	Freemans Racer Back Top
Melrose Melrose Halterneck Style Top	Bruno Banani Satin Corset	Freemans Rhinestone V-neck Top	Apart Long Sleeve 2 In 1 Top

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A hit date (especially on Valetine's Day), is definately a day and night to prepare two outfits. There is the date outfit and (if things are going really well or your in a long-term relationship) night outfit.

So let's not forget the all important 'Dress to Thrill' lingerie and nightwear

Wickedlingerie Giovanna	Obsessive Pearllight Chemise	Lascana Thong Bodysuit	La Senza Casino Tuxedo Babydoll	Sielei Froufrou Padded Babydoll and G string Set
Sielei Moulin Rouge Padded Cup Babydoll	The Black Edition Sedux Babydoll	Triumph Delicate Temptations 3 Piece Set	Wild Designs Ribbon Cami and Shorty Set	Leg Avenue Sheer And Opaque Criss Cross Bodystocking
Valege Emilyne Guepiere	Sielei Moulin Rouge String	Anais Lingerie Aliyah Set	Anais Lingerie Layla Set	Anais Lingerie Ellis Body