Fashion: OFFICE DAY TO EVENING PLAY
Tis' the Season for...Cocktail Parties! And how do you take your work outfit to your evening event without a major wardrobe change?
Here are some easy ideas that are in line with fall 2016 trends:
Suits – but new and hip! Suits were all over the runways, for fall. But, they don’t look like they walked off the disco scene of the 70s. They’re slim, tailored and stylish, featuring expert fit and luxury. Shows featured mini-suits (blazer with miniskirt) and shorts suits.
Match a tailored jacket with a slim cropped pant for the boardroom and change into a chic tailored pair of shorts or mini skirt and strappy heels or boots for the club. You can also pair your tailored jacket with a pair of sport pants, balloon pants or capris in a silky fabrication for a contemporary dressed-down high-fashion renditions of athleisure.
Menswear fabrics are in for fall suiting for women, so go for pinstripe or plaid or check for fall with a ruffled top that adds some femininity. The new power suit is just as suitable for a night out as it is for the boardroom.
FOR MEN-Suits are still good for doing double duty with just a few changes if desired for an after work look. Switch it up by pairing a sweater and trench minus the suit jacket and button up work shirt
OR add a nice tee under suit jacket. Hats make a great accessory.
Denim as an Accent!
For fall, Prada showed denim as an accent in jackets or overpieces.
Take a great simple dress or white shirt and skinny black pant and add a denim jacket with patches or embellishments to the club.
The key is proportion. With a short dress, belt a long denim coat or with a black pant, top it with a cropped denim jacket.
Always wear a pump or bootie to keep it hip.
Shoulders are exposed and accented for Fall!
A simple shirt change can take a look from boring to sexy. For evening, add an off-the-shoulder top or silky camisole to a basic pant or pencil skirt.
The little black dress is always in style!
You will never go wrong with a simple black dress with a blazer or cardigan for work. Add some bling with a statement necklace and bangle for eve and a great pair of heels.
Bold leather is in!
Leather is back in a big way, in motorcycle jackets and trenches. The 2016 fall shows featured bold colors, shine and color blocking.
Add a colorful leather jacket over basic pieces to make a strong statement in the club!
Puffy and silky is key for fall!
Think of the old satin baseball jackets from the 70s. They are back. This time in soft pinks, whites and even camo green. Quilted and puffy silhouettes were all over the fall 2016 runway shows.
Pair the silky jacket with a skinny pant and great booty for a fun look for eve.
Tips to make fashion work in the workplace and club:
Find great accessories - easy and inexpensive way to change up the look
Mixing a single sporty piece with heels and tailoring for contemporary polish
Remember to keep it classy!