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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I’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
Thank you! Yes, I love how I can take the clutch out of the huge tote!
I 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
Thanks Tilly! It can definitely be a struggle sometimes! Stocking up on staple pieces is always great idea!
LOVE the jacket and that choker! I need more reasons to wear mine.
I am so digging the choker trend too! Thank you.
Love your outfit! Great color choices and those shoes are gorgeous!!
Thank you Chrissy! They are so comfortable too, always a plus!
So pretty! Love the green jacket!
Thank you. It was such a beautiful color I had to have it! Darn you Nordstrom!
I love this outfit! So perfect from transitioning from day to night. I need that velvet choker. How cute!
Xoxo Amber
Thank you Amber! I know and it’s under $12!!
This is such a sweet outfit! I especially love the jacket! SO CUTE!!
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Thank you very much! I haven’t taken it off this Fall!
My favorite part are the shoes. And they really go with anything
I agree Sarah, thank you! 🙂
Okay, 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!
Chelsie – You need one!!! I haven’t taken it off all season!
I’m obsessed with emerald green right now so that jacket needs to get in my closet ASAP! <3
I agree 😉 You would love it!
This is a really great look! I love your jacket and that choker is super cute!
Molly and Stacie
Thanks ladies!!
Yes girl, the struggle is real! You pull it off fabulously though in this outfit! Especially love the choker 🙂
Thanks Aly! I’m glad someone else feels my pain! 😀
I 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!
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It’s worth it! Plus, moto jackets never go out of style 😉 Maybe it will be on sale for the holidays!
I 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!
Thank you Valerie! I wish I could wear jeans more often 🙂 I’m business casual during the day!
The color of that jacket is spectacular! I love it. Looks great for a date night!
xx nicole
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Thanks Nicole 🙂
I feel like the belt makes this outfit. Looks great on you!
Thank you Crystal! I treated myself a few years ago with it 🙂
LOVE THAT VELVET CHOKER!
Isn’t it great, so cheap too! Thanks!
I love the color of your jacket! And the chocker looks amazing with it also.
Thank you Sheila!
Omg! 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!
Thank you Jessica!
You look so cute! I love that jacket its so pretty!
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Thank you so much 🙂
The color of your jacket is beautiful!!
Thanks Jenny, I do love the color, it’s so different!
I love this outfit! Especially how easy it is to transition from day to night.
Thank you very much!
such a cute look! love the color of your jacket and the choker!
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Thank you 🙂
Love those shoes and I could so wear them to my corporate job!
Thank you Jazz! It’s hard to find stuff to wear both casual and to a corporate job!
I love everything about this outfit!! The amazing jacket, the velvet choker, the perfect-height heels. So cute!
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Thank you! I have old Grandma feet from years of competitive dancing so I loved the height of these!
It’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
Thank you Jen!
The combination of textures is gorgeous. Loving that green jacket!
xox,
Kristin
Thank you Kristin!
Day to date sorts of outfits are the best!!
I agree 🙂
I am obsessed with that jacket!! it is so cute, i need it asap!
xoxo
Jess
http://www.mustheartstyle.com
Jessica, it’s amazing and well worth it!