Express Plaid Coat | Express Lace Sleeve Blouse | Express Faux Leather Skirt | Express Statement Earrings | Express Belt Bag | Express Boots
One of the trickiest parts of the holiday season is having the right wardrobe that’s suitable for multiple events. I’ve come across so many situations where I’ve had to attend a business meeting, go to a special dinner, then head to an after party all in one day. It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve finally mastered the art of day-to-night workwear. It’s all thanks to Express for unique and distinctly elevated pieces. I’m particularly fond of their Edition Collection, which basically covers all your desk-to-drink wardrobe essentials this holiday season. The high-end fabrics and luxe designs are sure to make you stand out. Below, I’m going to share 3 foolproof tips I use to take my workwear from office to evening – plus, the pieces I’m loving most from the collection.…
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Wear Dark Colors
When dealing with several different events in one day, my goal is to keep my outfit changes to a minimum. One of the things that helps me achieve this is darker color clothing whether it’s a skirt or blouse. Darker colors tend to look more professional during the day but can also be sexy for an evening look. Ideally, I’d go with a jumpsuit that’s work appropriate underneath a blazer, then once dinner starts, I’ll lose the jacket. If an outfit change is absolutely necessary, go with a velvet or lace dress that you can easily slip on or off.
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Throw on a Tailored Coat
Outerwear is crucial since you really don’t want to be lugging around two winter coats at the same time. A tailored coat ensures you’ll polished for work but also put together at night. While I opted for plaid here, I also love darker jewel toned outerwear. To incorporate your coat into an evening look, cinch it at the waist with a chain belt bag like this one.
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Accessorize Right
A few accessories go a long way during the holidays, and I don’t think there’s a better way to up the ante for cocktail hour than a pair of statement earrings. This is is a great way to break up a dark look or turn heads without a single sequin. I’m obsessed with the ornate stones of this one, but I also love the blingy rhinestones here.
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Let me know how you manage day-to-night workwear during the holidays!
This post is written in partnership with Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
