Hello from London!
Right before I flew away the lovely ladies from A*Cute, Sherria and Jackie, asked me to do a guest post for their site! I wrote about how to move seamlessly from office into night life in one classic outfit – very apropos for today since it is Friday! I share the entire post below.
Note: First published at A*Cute.
Office Mate to Night Owl in One Classic Outfit
Nowadays many professionals work from home or from shared studios without the banner of “professional attire” waving over them every morning, but most of us have to go to an office that is not ours to do our daily toil. Such offices require a certain presentation that may be different from what you’d wear out with friends. And, as the weather gets nicer, more cubicle dwellers are turning into night owls. This is especially true on Fridays. I firmly believe in the work-life balance. My motto is “Work to Live. Don’t live to Work” so I have a few tips for you to make a smooth transition from Office Mate to Night Owl:
Be Forward Thinking. Remember that your 3-inch pumps will feel like 8 inches by the time the moon comes out. So, pack a quick change of flats before you leave home. Just your oldest raggedy flats. The older they are, the more comfortable they will be after you’ve danced your soul free.
Layer, layer. Wear something sensual that will let you breathe easy at the club like a spagetti strap shirt or go sleeveless. Then, cover it up with a jacket or sweater so you feel at ease when you walk past your boss in the office.
Shine, don’t blind. If you are going to wear jewelry, I suggest just a few bright pieces that add flair but not bling-alicious rocks. For one it will overwhelm your workplace attire. Second, you may lose it when you get on the dance floor. You want to dance, not babysit your jewelry. It’s best to save it for your sister’s wedding.
Work to Live. Don’t Live to Work. Do your job like you get paid to do it and then party because you earned it!
P.S: Thanks to Jackie and Sherria for hosting me!
1 comment
April says:
Jun 3, 2011
Great tips! I think it’s always better to go straight from work to wherever you’re going, because there’s always that temptation to just sink into the couch after a long day if you go home to change.