One of the problems of working a ‘corporate’ job is heading out on the town after and not being able to transition your outfit. I mean who wants to go to happy hour wearing frumpy dress pants, a button up shirt and tote bag filled with business files? I am lucky enough that I work for an amazing family owned business who is totally into art and I can usually push the limits with what I wear to work, while still keeping it business causal and professional.
I put this post together with a day to date in mind. I wore this outfit to work and threw on a few different pieces for the date. During the day I wore this exact outfit with a black sweater and pink suede flats – check out the post to see! For my date outfit I put on a beautiful wrap velvet choker, I have worn chokers to work, but it just doesn’t seem completely professional in my opinion. My outfit below is black jeans, these in particular are sooooo comfortable and stretchy. I have a basic black blouse on for both the day an date, but transitioning into night I subbed a sweater for a trendy faux suede moto jacket.
Another thing you can do to go from day to date even if you cannot change your outfit, is change the little things. Let that hair down, throw on some lipstick and heels and the difference is shocking! You ever see the trending bun drop videos…? That’s how I feel on a daily basis!
Do you have to dress up for work? What is your go-to switch of outfits?
Riva.
Photos: Alex Good
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Jacket – Exact | Tank Top – Similar | Earrings – Similar | Belt (Mine is a few seasons old) – Similar | Clutch – Exact (Comes inside large tote) | Pants – Exact | Shoes (Last Season) – Similar | Necklace – Similar | Ring – Exact
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Southern & Style
18 Nov 2016I’m completely obsessed with your hells and your clutch-they definitely scream “Date Night”! to me 🙂 The choker is such a fun little touch as well, velvet is so on trend lately!
xoxo, SS
Southern And Style
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thank you! Yes, I love how I can take the clutch out of the huge tote!
Tilly
18 Nov 2016I am totally crushing on that suede jacket, and the gorgeous green hue goes with the burgundy in your choker perfectly!
I NEED a work to date outfit in my life so bad, I usually just rock up at night time things in the same outfit I was wearing all day! Thanks for the tips. 🙂 <3
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thanks Tilly! It can definitely be a struggle sometimes! Stocking up on staple pieces is always great idea!
Arrows & Awe
18 Nov 2016LOVE the jacket and that choker! I need more reasons to wear mine.
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016I am so digging the choker trend too! Thank you.
Chrissy Z. @ The Brave Wanderer
18 Nov 2016Love your outfit! Great color choices and those shoes are gorgeous!!
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thank you Chrissy! They are so comfortable too, always a plus!
Shauna Gallagher
18 Nov 2016So pretty! Love the green jacket!
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thank you. It was such a beautiful color I had to have it! Darn you Nordstrom!
awerner90
18 Nov 2016I love this outfit! So perfect from transitioning from day to night. I need that velvet choker. How cute!
Xoxo Amber
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thank you Amber! I know and it’s under $12!!
The Golden Girl Diary
18 Nov 2016This is such a sweet outfit! I especially love the jacket! SO CUTE!!
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thank you very much! I haven’t taken it off this Fall!
Sarah Althouse
18 Nov 2016My favorite part are the shoes. And they really go with anything
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016I agree Sarah, thank you! 🙂
Chelsie Carr
18 Nov 2016Okay, you are the second style blogger who has styled a squede green moto jacket and I just feel like I REALLY need one! I love how they look professional AND date appropriate at the same time!
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Chelsie – You need one!!! I haven’t taken it off all season!
Michelle @ Lillian Abbey
18 Nov 2016I’m obsessed with emerald green right now so that jacket needs to get in my closet ASAP! <3
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016I agree 😉 You would love it!
Molly
18 Nov 2016This is a really great look! I love your jacket and that choker is super cute!
Molly and Stacie
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thanks ladies!!
Aly
18 Nov 2016Yes girl, the struggle is real! You pull it off fabulously though in this outfit! Especially love the choker 🙂
whatrivawore
18 Nov 2016Thanks Aly! I’m glad someone else feels my pain! 😀
onceortwiceblog
18 Nov 2016I NEED that jacket… (also need money, #collegeprobs) but that color is stunning on you! It’s such a subtle yet bold color, if that makes sense 🙂 love your style!
http://www.onceortwiceblog.com
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016It’s worth it! Plus, moto jackets never go out of style 😉 Maybe it will be on sale for the holidays!
Valerie hansen
18 Nov 2016I am totally in love with that jacket..!! So gorg and the snakeskin pumps are great too! I dress up some..I am a teacher….most wear jeans here, but I try to keep it dressy and stylish when I can!
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Valerie! I wish I could wear jeans more often 🙂 I’m business casual during the day!
Nicole Parise
18 Nov 2016The color of that jacket is spectacular! I love it. Looks great for a date night!
xx nicole
http://www.nicoleparise.com
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thanks Nicole 🙂
Crystal Marie
19 Nov 2016I feel like the belt makes this outfit. Looks great on you!
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Crystal! I treated myself a few years ago with it 🙂
Lifedevivi
19 Nov 2016LOVE THAT VELVET CHOKER!
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Isn’t it great, so cheap too! Thanks!
Sheila
19 Nov 2016I love the color of your jacket! And the chocker looks amazing with it also.
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Sheila!
Jessica Sheppard
19 Nov 2016Omg! Gorgeous girl! It’s amazing how you’ve changed your entire look and made it look so easy! Obsessed with this jacket, love the color!
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Jessica!
xoxobellablog
19 Nov 2016You look so cute! I love that jacket its so pretty!
http://xoxobella.com
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you so much 🙂
Jenny @ The Sensible Shopaholic
19 Nov 2016The color of your jacket is beautiful!!
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thanks Jenny, I do love the color, it’s so different!
Baby Castan On Board
19 Nov 2016I love this outfit! Especially how easy it is to transition from day to night.
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you very much!
layersofchic
19 Nov 2016such a cute look! love the color of your jacket and the choker!
http://www.layersofchic.com
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you 🙂
Jazz
20 Nov 2016Love those shoes and I could so wear them to my corporate job!
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Jazz! It’s hard to find stuff to wear both casual and to a corporate job!
Graceful Rags
21 Nov 2016I love everything about this outfit!! The amazing jacket, the velvet choker, the perfect-height heels. So cute!
gracefulrags.com
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you! I have old Grandma feet from years of competitive dancing so I loved the height of these!
Jen
21 Nov 2016It’s so cute! I love the green jacket and the velvet choker details ❤️ Perfect way to take your office attire to a super cute date night look
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Jen!
Kristin Kruse
21 Nov 2016The combination of textures is gorgeous. Loving that green jacket!
xox,
Kristin
whatrivawore
21 Nov 2016Thank you Kristin!
Our Mini Family (@ourminifamily)
22 Nov 2016Day to date sorts of outfits are the best!!
whatrivawore
22 Nov 2016I agree 🙂
Jessica Delmos
22 Nov 2016I am obsessed with that jacket!! it is so cute, i need it asap!
xoxo
Jess
http://www.mustheartstyle.com
whatrivawore
22 Nov 2016Jessica, it’s amazing and well worth it!