If you’ve ever found yourself dashing from work to meetings to after-work drinks, you’ll know how hard it is just getting there on time. It’s another challenge altogether making a workday look work for after-hours. If you’re willing to invest in a few versatile pieces, you might just be able to make your look last right through to happy hour.
Start with a versatile, crisp white top.
Recommended: Equipment
Riley washed silk T-shirt
$252 approx
This is a perfect basic to team with flashier pieces that’s still smart enough to wear around the office. It’s a crisp white t-shirt you can style up or down with seasonal prints or block colours. The T-shirt also comes in alternative shades for those of us who not brave enough to combine our coffee habit with wearing white.
Move on to bold prints
Recommended: Erdem
Frida floral-print silk-crepe pencil skirt
$810 Approx
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The sombre purples and deep blues of the Erdem skirt are muted enough for the more conservative office, but will still stand out when teamed with a basic shirt — or you could try your hand at contrasting head-to-toe for a real statement look.
Experiment with the unexpected: black on black
Recommended: Theory
Belisa Trousers
AU$ 204.71
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Black pants are a great solution for a multi-functioning outfit. Pair them with a black fitted jacket and a statement blouse to make a real impact. The striking pintuck pleats of these Theory cigarette pants give the impression of a sleek waistline. A great casual Friday look for those who wear suits during the week, or an everyday option for those of us in a less dressier office.
Combine comfort with great looking shoes
Recommended: See By Chloé pointed toe sandal
$301
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Want to wear heels for work but don’t want to sacrifice your comfort? Enter the wear-all-day mid heels. These Chloe pumps will inject a little stylishness to even the most basic look.
The flashy finishing touch
Recommended: Jcrew
Fan Fringe Necklace
$ 208.90
We all need a little something to finish an outfit off. Look no further than a big, bold statement necklace piece. Investing in a little glitz will help infuse a little more personality to an otherwise non-descript office look.