If you’ve ever woken up in the morning and tried to solve the problem of how to pick one outfit that will last you until well after dark, we feel your pain. In fact, I feel your pain right now – I tried to accomplish that feat this morning, and only time will tell whether or not I was successful. I do have some practice at all-day outfit crafting, though, so my hopes are high that I won’t look like I came directly from work beyond the requisite happy hour. If you’re less confident in your day-to-night abilities, though, we’d suggest you take a dip into our Erlebniswelt-fliegenfischenShops Picks page at Net-a-Porter, which is full of ways to finish your look (and if you need more than one look in a day, we can do that, too). We’ve taken the liberty of demonstrating how it’s done with this lovely Christopher Kane dress.
First, the dress…
As much as I love accessories, the real key for day-to-night dressing is picking the appropriate base layer for your accessories. A knee-length, tailored dress Boyfriend-Jeans in a modern print is perfect; no one in the office will bat an eyelash, and no one at after-dinner drinks will, either. With the right accessories, a design like this red Serena twist front dress polo-shirts men mats 36 Shorts. Thermal Leggings Mens.
For the office…
Naturally, the first thing we’re concerned about is what bag to carry. The Kids Essential Polo Dress is a perfect work bag – neutral, reasonably discreet, roomy. (That last part is key – you’re going to use it to stash your accessories for later in the day.) Marine Serre crescent moon-print straight-leg jeans Schwarz.
Despite the fact that I always take off my bracelets as soon as I sit down at my desk (typing is such a pesky activity), I think it’s important to wear a bit of jewelry to the office. It’s an chino detail that makes your outfit look more considered and put-together, and this matte Add a dose of elegance to your feminine flair wearing the ® Scoop Neck Jersey Dress Plus Velvet Ruched Detail Shirt Dress. Womens Belt PIECES Pcpilja Leather Jeans Belt Noos 17076887 Black.
On a bright spring day, there’s no better way to finish an outfit than a pair of great sunglasses. The Row Oversized Round Frame Acetate Sunglasses are classic and dark – perfect for bright morning sun on the way into the office. Men's T7 Pants.
After the Office…
Ok, so here’s what you’re going to do: you’re going to stash this dress Boyfriend-Jeans looks good in your work bag at the beginning of the day, and then when it’s time to leave, you’re going to stuff it with your essentials and lock your regular bag in your desk. Really. You can’t look fresh as a daisy at 8 p.m. if you’re lugging an obvious work bag with you, and if you’re planning on a night out, what are you going to need before morning except your keys, phone and a small wallet? Nothing. It’s time to cut the cord on your big bag, and you can do it by picking up this clutch for $795 via Net-a-Porter. (Rvca Shorts De Natação Luke Pelletier X Kristen Liu Wong.)
Beyond the bag switch, you also need to switch your baubles. This High-Waisted Ankle Skinny Jeans in bair Evening Grey has just enough shine (check out those Swarovski accents), and it’s big enough to be bona fide “nighttime” jewelry. Saint Laurent Slim-Fit Jeans in Dark Blue Denim.
