It’s a common experience: having a day that’s totally packed! And then wondering….what am I going to wear!? This happens especially around the holidays when parties proceed the work day. Today will be that day for me. Ahead of me is a full professional development day as I attend a workshop at the Hong Kong Convention Center. To follow I’ll be attending a holiday party. During the day, I want to look polished and professional while being comfortable. Then at night I want to be a little more festive and fun. Of course for a Christmas party, I just want to wear sequin, yet that’s hardly something for the day…or is it?
Finally, I don’t want to carry around a heavy bag all day; I’m definitely not planning on bringing a little suitcase. I need to think strategically about how to dress for a day with multiple scenarios.
What to wear!?
1. Go with some basics: If I choose a pair of long and wide black slacks and a black blazer, that can be worn all day long and into the night. All I’ll have to do is swap out my shirt.
2. Go for an all day shoe: I won’t want to lug around the extra weight of shoes–I’ll already be carrying my laptop all day. I need to choose a heel that’s comfortable and can be worn from day to night. My platform boots are perfect for this, and since I chose since a long and wide pant, my shoes won’t be visible anyway!
3. Go lightweight: During the day, pair the blazer with a buttoned down shirt. It’s professional looking and with a camisole underneath you’ll stay warm. I’ll throw in my sequin top (folded inward so as not to pull on any of the sequins) at the bottom of the bag to switch out later.
4. Go red: Red is the color of the holidays, so just go with a red lip all day. I’ll bring a black liner to add some POW! to my eyes while maintaining the red lip for the evening.
5. Go simple: I’ll choose a bag that will last from day to night plus I’ll wear some holiday earrings that match both outfits.
Basically, the only thing that makes the day outfit different from the night outfit is the top, and by going lightweight, I’ll barely notice the difference in my bag all day long. I’m going to feel comfortable at both events!
The Formula Just for You: Plaid Shirts and Sequin Tops
For the professional development day choose a plaid shirt to pair with black pants and a black blazer.
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Then for the holiday party, switch out into a festive sequin top with the black pants and black blazer.
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Is this post helpful? Would you like more scenarios of what to wear? Just give me a shout! I love figuring out what to wear.
So great tips here, thanks! As for me, I especially love that sequin top with the jeans. Great look.