19 Vintage Photos of People Celebrating Valentine's Day
These throwback pics show some retro v-day celebrations.
No matter if you consider Valentine's Day one of those over the top commercialized holidays or a sweet day to celebrate the people you love most in the world, February 14th is soon approaching. In honor of the occasion, we've found photos from the last century of this most romantic day of the year. See how people have been celebrating Valentine's Day and maybe get some inspo for your own holiday outfits and celebrations.
1934
Actress Dorothy Gulliver delivers one super-sized Valentine's Day card.
1935
A model poses with a Valentine's Day staple, the traditional heart-shaped box of chocolate.
1944
Surprise! It's actress Marilyn Maxwell just casually popping out of a heart-shaped box for the occasion.
Circa 1945
This stunning portrait of bombshell Cyd Charisse is sure to capture some hearts.
1949
Actress Terry Moore rocks a frilly heart-shaped bonnet and a funky pendant.
Circa 1950
Time for some more chocolatey goodness, the gift that never goes out of style.
Circa 1950
This model dealt with a truly bizarre bow dress, but still managed to strike quite the pose.
Circa 1955
This sweet portrait of a girl and her dog warms the heart.
Circa 1955
In the mid-50s, little girls shop for the perfect Valentine's Day greeting cards.
1955
Model Joyce Chrest poses with some carefully placed Hibiscus blooms.
1962
Jacqueline Kennedy looked impeccable as always in a Chez Ninon two-piece dress during a televised Valentine's Day tour of the White House.
1964
In the thick of Beatlemania, the secretary of their fan club was surrounded by cards sent to the British group.
1982
Nightclub hotspot Regine played host to a Valentine's Day party, and attracted Joan Collins and Stefanie Powers among others.
1984
Elton John married his now ex-wife Renate Blauel on Valentine's Day in Sydney, Australia.
1986
Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen painted the town red in the mid-'80s.
1988
R&B singer Al B. Sure! celebrates with a date.
1989
Jean Kasem, the widow of radio personality Casey Kasem, manages to get pretty much every Valentine's Day staple in one look.
1994
No red outfits for Sandra Bernhard and her friend at this V-day shindig.
1997
Taking chocolate to a whole new level at Serendipity restaurant, a couple tied the knot in this tub filled with frozen hot chocolate.
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