Ladies, it doesn’t require a whole lot of effort to easily transition from day to night. With the holiday season in full swing and parties happening every night, be sure that you don’t miss out on the fun just because you feel the need to trek all the way home to change. Mostly likely, when you get there you’re not going to want to come back out.
A lesson can be learned from Diane, who shared with me her personal approach for going from work to an evening cocktail party. With Diane as my main source of inspiration, I’ve developed five easy tips for making the transition from day to night simple and painless, just as Diane did.
- The Plan – Be strategic and have a plan. Think about what you want to wear in the evening, and then add or subtract accessories and layers accordingly. Remember, the more layers you have and the less skin you show during the day, the more professional you will appear.
- Accessories – Wear simple jewelry to work, and pack your evening jewelry in a small jewelry bag. Don’t pack a jewelry box, as that only adds weight and bulk to the purse or bag you’ll be carrying. As evening accessories, I recommend dangling earrings, a diamond tennis bracelet, a statement necklace, and a jewel tone ring. Remember, you want to sparkle. Optionally, you may remove your glasses if you have contact lenses.
- Layers – During the day wear a cardigan or blazer with a scarf for a more professional look. In the evening, you’ll discard the top layer and remove the scarf to reveal shorter or no sleeves for a sexier appearance.
- Shoes – Given the cold and often wet outdoor weather, if you’re wearing a skirt or dress then opt for a knee length boot during the day for added warmth. Pack a pair of light weight heels in your purse that you can slip into in the evening.
- Make-up - Keep your make-up fresh, light and nude during the day, and in the evening go heavier on the blush, add smoke to the eyes, and opt for a deeper shade of lipstick.
As you can see from the pictures below, Diane nailed the approach. Job well done Diane!
Day Look
Evening Look
