Work Day to Date Night the Easy Way

Long commutes and a long work day, usually mean that if I have plans after work, I won't have time to go home and change.  I look for an outfit that is work appropriate but also easy to transition to an evening out.  I've managed to score us tickets to a movie screening of the upcoming release, Hit & Run with Kristen Bell and Bradley Cooper.  It will be a fun date night and I want to look great. Most of the time all you need to transition from day to night is an evening bag, some amped up make up and a little shift in your outfit.



I'm fortunate to work in a relaxed office where many styles of dress are accepted.  I love my trouser jeans because the dark wash gives them a dress pants look.  In many offices, jeans aren't acceptable on any day but Friday.  If jeans don't fit at your office, you could go for a pair of trousers or ankle pants.  I like the idea of pairing them with a sequin tank. I'll cover it with a draped, cropped blazer for the office, take it off for dinner but I may need it again at the cool theater.  I grabbed some of my favorite jewelry that works day or night and my new favorite leopard heels.  A studded top handle bag is perfect for work but I'll switch to a smaller clutch for evening.  The studs will toughen up the pretty sequin tank.  I'll change my lipstick from a subtle nude for day to a deep fuchsia for night and I'll add a bit more dark eyeliner for a smokey look.  Those simple changes will take me from office to evening. So easy!