As much as I like the idea of shifting an outfit from day to night, I honestly find many instances of it done rather impractically: after all, changing every single element except, say, your blouse basically requires you to carry a whole other ensemble with you all day! Last week, I had a date with D after a casual lunch and errand running in the afternoon. Because I didn’t have a chance to go home, I popped a few items in my bag in an attempt to transition appropriately into the evening festivities. An accessory & footwear swap, quick pop of lip colour, and bag strap removal later, and I felt much more prepared to take on the night.
How do you transition from day to night?




Wearing: h&m blouse, Club Monaco skirt, DKNY bag.
day / Coach flats, Alex and Ani bangles (c/o), House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses, C Wonder belt
night / Aldo RISE heels (c/o), BCBGMAXAZRIA cuff, vintage belt, Revlon Fuchsia lips

32 comments on “Day-to-Night

  1. from day to nigth with just a switch of accessories.lovely idea!lovin you bag and heels and that beautiful top.

  2. Fun looks! I think makeup is a definite helper in the day-to-night transition, as is flats to heels!

  3. Oh you look great! I love that top, the print is fantastic and the shoes…the heeled shoes.. amazing! :D

  4. Oh you stop being so cute! I love both looks! I think switching shoes is the best option too!
    <3 Kastles

  5. shoes definitely transformed your outfit.
    I would say makeup can help with the
    transition.

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  6. Great transition! Love the change of accessories and shoes + lipstick! And you look cute on both!

    Jenny
    http://www.jensoutfitjournal.com/

  7. Great way to change! I prefer the day outfit. That belt is really beautiful.

    <3
    http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/

  8. How is it you can come up with so many cute outfits?! Everytime i read your blog i just want to go shop :) Gorgeous outfit indeed!

  9. Very cute! D did such a great job with the photos. The changes in accessories, makeup and hair do make a big difference.

  10. I love the top. Very pretty
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  11. I love this transition and it was really smart. Your observation about the impractical Day-to-Night outfit advice out there is totally spot on.

    To be honest: I never do Day to Night. I usually dress in whatever would be OK for a night out right at work, or I go home and change, because I don’t work far from home. It’s easier to go home, get a snack, do house work and then change before heading back out.

    with love and aloha, Mae
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  12. perfect balance of patterns with great shoes :)

    xoxo
    Cassidy

    http://norebeccaforayear.blogspot.com/

  13. I love both of these outfits! And I find transitioning from day to night to be too bothersome and I usually just don’t bother, haha.

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

  14. Very pretty look
    I like the skirt and the belt in the 2nd outit :)

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  15. Your version of a day-to-night look is much more practical than others I’ve seen! I completely agree that having to change out everything except for one piece of clothing isn’t really practical. Your way of changing up the accessories, shoes and a bolder lip really transitions your outfit well. And those Aldo heels are even more amazing on!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

  16. What an amazing outfit, and what an amazing sense of style you have, I love how you transformed your day outfit to night, super cool!
    Awesome blog you have!

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  17. For me personally, I tend to wear a lot of black if I’m going to do a day to night transition and change shoes and jewelry. For example, for day I might wear a sequined blouse, black slacks and black pumps with a cardigan over the blouse buttoned halfway. Then for night, I might slip into open-toed black sequined sandals, remove the cardigan and add some dangling earrings and makeup.

    I love what you did especially with the belt. It is amazing how shoes and accessories can totally transform your look.

    Marisa
    http://www.culinary-fashionista.blogspot.com

  18. I like both pairs of shoes. Do you have any tips on maintaining pony hair? My lovely leopard print pumps are starting to look a little worse for the wear :(

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