STYLE
Day to Night
A strong base and some strategic accessorizing are
all that’s needed to take a look from work to play.
BY TIFFANIE WEN
A lady on the go doesn’t have time to run home between engagements for a costume change. Luckily in
today’s world of great basics and standout accessories, she doesn’t have to. To learn how to take a look from
day to night with just a few moves and light add-ons, we turned to Julia H. Rhee, co-founder of the San
Francisco-based sustainable fashion styling firm Retrofit Republic, whose clients typically dress for an entire
day’s worth of events—from meetings and errands to after-work functions and socializing.
Rhee recommends starting with a clean daytime look and chic accessories, such as a small handbag or
simple bangles, which easily transition into other activities later on. She also says neutral basics are the key
to a convertible wardrobe. “Investing in closet staples like a form-fitting black jacket, black pants and white
button down will pay off in dividends for diverse outfits,” she says.
To glam up a daytime look for night, Rhee suggests adding a bold pop of color with lipstick and shoes
with height—whether they be ankle- or calf-length boots, stilettos or wedges. Playing with textures, such as
adding silk, chiffon or feathered elements to an ensemble can also take a look from the office to happy hour.
Rhee emphasizes that the external look is less important than how it makes the wearer feel: “Signature
style should always be an extension of one’s personality, lifestyle and values. It’s going to look different for
everyone—and we should always strive that our outer aesthetic reflects how we feel on the inside.” L
Start with a base that boasts a lot of
flexibility, like J.Crew’s striped eyelet dress,
$158 at jcrew.com.
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The Gorjana 18-karat gold plated
Laurel bangle is elegant and light, so it
can easily be removed and stashed in a
handbag, $120 at bloomingdales.com.
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FOR DAY
The Furla Cherie clutch in Opale is
daytime chic and a little bit playful,
$348 at furla.com.
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For a soft and
subtle daytime look,
try Revlon’s Super
Lustrous Lipstick
in CoralBerry, $7.99
at revlon.com.
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