Take Your Look From Day To Night

Lace, velvet, sequins and beads, these embellishments are what make our statement pieces perfect for dressing up the night. At first glance, these gorgeous dresses, gowns, and rompers may seem far too fancy for day, but paired with casual knits and accessories, they become jewelry all their own. If your late-night plans call for a bit of sparkle, but you won’t have time to change, try these tips for creating a transitional look to take you from a sunny afternoon, to a star-lit night.

Day to Night

This beaded romper seems like something that wouldn’t work for day, but worn beneath a boyfriend cardigan and paired with casual sneakers, it takes on a brand new life. I love how the the beads contrast against the texture of the cardigan.

Get the look: Boyfriend’s Embrace Cardigan, Songbird Embellished Romper, Sam Slip On Sneaker, Moon Necklace.

Day to Night

Day to Night

When you’re ready to go out, trade the casual cardigan for a statement jacket and slip off your sneakers for ankle-wrap heels.

Get the look: Faux Fur Coat,  Songbird Embellished Romper, Sidney Lace Up BootMarie Metal Choker.

Day to Night

Day to Night

Every closet should have a white dress or two, they always look amazing and can easily be transformed depending on what you pair with them. Slip an oversized sweater over a lace body con to give the effect of wearing a skirt.

Get the look: Dixi Cut out Long Sleeve Mini, Warm Turtleneck, Charlie Cuff BeanieCora Wrap Heel.

Day to Night

Day to Night

At night, add a dash of color with a blush-toned jacket, a pair of sleek open-toe heels polishes off the look.

Get the look: Dixi Cut out Long Sleeve Mini, Right Tune Belted Motorcycle Jacket, Estrada Heel

How do you make your favorite pieces work for day or night? Please share in the comments!

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9 years ago

Yes! Taking a staple and applying it for different occasions and environments is so fun – I love the cover ups you’ve used to do this!

Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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Sara
9 years ago

Adore all of these looks! These are definitely some valuable tips – I love to dress down an outfit in the day by throwing a sweater over it, then switching out for a leather jacket and wide brim hat for night

xoxo Sara
http://www.restlessnomads.com

9 years ago

Oh how beautiful! I love wearing dresses but sometimes fear they may be a bit too dressy. Perfect way to dress them more causally.

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I’m OBSESSED with that sweater/white dress combo. Totally cool and laid back while still feeling feminine.

Also, I wish I lived somewhere cold so I had an excuse to live in that sweater!

xx Kelly
http://www.beautyandthebeachblog.com