Restrictions are lifted and I’m sure we’re all raring to go – glad rags and all. It’s the perfect time to get our wardrobes in shape for the reopening, especially with Galentine’s Day right around the corner. Galentine’s Day, which falls on February 13, is a day when we can celebrate the special friendships we cherish with our gal pals.

As far as fake holidays go, this one is pretty great.

Afternoon Tea

Gather your BFF’s and head out for a (somewhat) civilised afternoon of finger sandwiches, delicious treats and bubbles.

Hobbs Liana Spot A Line Dress €155, visit hobbs.co.uk

Oasis Real Leather Biker Jacket €269, visit oasisfashion.com

Next Open Side High Heeled Shoe Boots €50, visit next.ie

Isabel Bernard 14 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings €59, visit isabelbernard.com

Hobbs Liana Spot A Line Dress €155

Oasis Real Leather Biker Jacket €269

Next Open Side High Heeled Shoe Boots €50

Isabel Bernard 14 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings €59

Sunday Brunch

Get glammed up to mingle over mimosas with your girlfriends. Indulge in some fluffy pancakes and stay comfy with a so -touch jumper and roomy wide-leg trousers.

Spirit Black Crushed Velvet Wide-Leg Trousers €42, visit next.ie

Green Animal Print Knit Jumper €51, visit riverisland.ie

Whistles Black Lauren Faux Fur Biker Jacket €249, visit whistles.com

Calvin Klein Crossbody Bag €69.90, visit calvinklein.ie

Fitflop Rally Silver Shoes €110, visit fitflop.com

Spirit Black Crushed Velvet Wide-Leg Trousers €42

Green Animal Print Knit Jumper €51

Whistles Black Lauren Faux Fur Biker Jacket €249

Calvin Klein Crossbody Bag €69.90

Fitflop Rally Silver Shoes €110

Dinner Time

Now that we can linger in restaurants past 8pm, enjoy a leisurely evening with the gals full of good food and even better company. Time for a little dolling up with some heels.

Phase Eight Fredrika Floral Pleated Maxi Dress €195, visit phase-eight.co.uk

Black Satin Scrunchie Handle Clutch Bag €8, visit Penneys

Wool Blend Double- Breasted Coat €129, visit zara.com

Quilted Crossover Open Toe Heeled Mules €49, visit nastygal.com

Oliver Bonas Alula Round Pearl Drop Gold Earrings €31.50, visit oliverbonas.com

Phase Eight Fredrika Floral Pleated Maxi Dress €195

Black Satin Scrunchie Handle Clutch Bag €8

Wool Blend Double- Breasted Coat €129

Quilted Crossover Open Toe Heeled Mules €49,

Oliver Bonas Alula Round Pearl Drop Gold Earrings €31.50,

Spa Day

What better way to celebrate Galentine’s Day than to be pampered at your favourite salon or spa. Keep your look casual but classic with some stylish layering to keep you warm.

Autograph Wool Rich Colour Block Jumper €95, visit marksandspencer.ie

Gerry Weber Wide Jeans Blue €119.99, visit gerryweber.com

Parfois Cowboy Boot €55.99, visit parfois.com

TK Maxx Purple Bag €139.99

Necklace €8, visit Penneys