From work to party - How to transform your work outfit for a night out

For women on the go, there simply is not enough time in the day to go to work, go home, change, and then go out at night. If you are already at work in a dress or suit, then you can quickly transform your outfit into one that is perfect for a date or a night out on the town with friends. After all, do you really want to waste the little time that you have on racing home to change?



- Mix and Match - A suit jacket can cover up a sleeveless cocktail dress, quickly turning it into a work appropriate outfit. Suits for women already come with jackets that you can mix and match with your favourite dresses for nights out after work, but if you do not already have what you need, then you can shop for jackets that are sold separately.



- Keep an emergency stash - Suddenly find yourself, and your boring work outfit, at a cocktail hour after work? If you get last minute invitations, then you need to have a stash of emergency jewellery at your desk. Forget fine jewellery, this stash should be filled with a few different pieces of fun costume jewellery that can turn even the plainest black dress or sweater set into an ensemble that you are comfortable being seen in outside of the board room.



- Plan ahead - Plan to dress up your business suit by bringing an extra shirt with you to the office in the morning. Suits for women come with pants that can look great with your favourite top for going out. Leave your suit jacket in the car or at the office and let your new shirt be your outfit's showpiece. Want to stand out? Then look for a shirt that has embellishments like bugle beads, sequins or other decorations which will make it clear that while your shirt is seriously stylish, it is not a serious work shirt at all. Just make sure it does not wrinkle in your work bag during the day.



- Don’t forget shoes - A great pair of shoes can be all you need to turn your work outfit into one that is perfect for cocktails with your co-workers or friends. Whether you feel comfortable wearing them to the office or not, these shoes should be a pair of super tall pumps that draw all eyes to you. Step out with a pair of patent leather heels or dress up for summer with peep toe pumps that show off your new pedicure. Finish your quick change by letting your hair down literally if you have kept it pinned up all day. Even if you have a short coif or let you hair hang down your back, you should still be sure to check it before you leave the office.



So, whether you’re wearing your corporate women’s dress or your conservative pantsuit, a few simple adjustments can easily take your look from desk to dance floor!



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