This outfit I wore to the SF Mead Co tasting and then in a 5 minute drive by of home had to throw something on at the speed of light for dinner and a show. This is a very typical experience for so many of us so I’m going to throw a few tips your way to help you tackle the sitch. 👌👌
SO lets state the obvious – this shirt is loud and graphic and amazing… but, how did I style it for both day and night?
DAY: I brought down the harshness of the jagged pattern with a more girly, casual, hippie inspired vibe. The open crocheted sweater and suede skirt bring softness to the look, more appropriate for daytime. Seize the day with drapey lines and more flowy pieces to achieve that laid-back, casual.
*Important! Lots of time it can all boil down to shoe choice! Dress your look down for daytime with light colored booties or sneakers…but throw on flashy oxfords/brogues, black leather boots or strappy high heels and you’ve transformed to “night ready.”
NIGHT: My go-to for quick night looks is always something flashy and/or pattern mixing (which can be intimidating if you aren’t used to it but practice makes perfect, you just have to go with your gut – we’ll tackle more on this subject later). In this case, pairing the shirt with another graphic element – the striped pant – made this a much stronger, bolder, eye-catching outfit, now night ready. Also…metallic accents are never bad #shineygoldforlife 😜
……..Just remember if it looks and feels soft, chances are it’s a great daytime choice. You want to be bold at night (gotta stand out in the bar/club somehow right?!😉) so try mixing unexpected patterns with a flashier shoe and BAM you’re set for your evening out. 💃💃💃
Wearing Day // Shoes: Forever21 / Skirt: Vintage (via Helpers House of Couture) / Shirt: Thrifted (via Painted Bird) / Sweater: Lucky Brand / Bracelet: Forever21 / Sunglasses: Afterlife / Lipstick: MAC //
Wearing Night // Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (similar: here, here) / Pants: Wrangler (vintage via Afterlife) / Shirt: Thrifted (via Painted Bird) / Jacket: All Saints / Lipstick: Sephora //
Colors (left to right) // Pantone 1795C / Pantone 7546C / Pantone 155C / Pantone Warm Gray 8C / Pantone Warm Gray 1U (50%) //
