It's Friday night, the last day of your work week, and it's payday??? You should definitely grab drinks with the girls at that bar with the cute server you met last weekend. Or maybe your new beau wants to pick you up after your shift and take you out for a romantic night in the city that never sleeps. Whatever the case may be, there is one thing we know for sure - you aren't going ANYWHERE in that wack-ass work suit.
Spicing up your day-time professional attire is actually super easy, all you need is a few statement pieces that demand attention. That, and whatever foundation garment you chose to wear for the day - whether it be a suit, or even a simple black dress. Check out our top five favorite accessories that can glam up your work ensemble.
1. Scarf
Scarves are so versatile and are especially necessary during these cool fall temps. Dress down that midi-skirt suit set by trading in the blazer for a simple top and a bold scarf. Don't be afraid to play with your accessories! Wear that scarf as a shawl, or even a simple throw over one of your arms. Take a look at these great step-by-step tutorials by Erin Schrader for how to transform your scarves for the fall season.
2. Tights
If your childhood was anything like mine, then you were probably up every Sunday morning getting ready for church with your family - and you BETTER not let Grams catch you without your tights. Well, thankfully it’s 2019, and the times are ever changing. Tights are f*cking sexy. Rihanna just showcased her AW19 Savage x Fenty line in this years NYFW and let me just say this; we are TOTALLY girl crushing over the playsuit she preformed in. Embroidered tights are becoming more and more popular, (thank Fendi and Alexander Wang), and are an easy way to take your fit from "excuse me, Miss?" to "DAMN sis!"
3. Bold Jewelry
Re-vamp your simple foundation piece by adding an eye-catching necklace, or a colorful set of bracelets. I reiterate, do not be afraid to play with the things you have just laying around your wardrobe, such as the costume jewelry that you feel you can never pull off. Make those items the center piece for your outfit in order to transform yourself from basic to THAT B*TCH.
4. Cross-Body Bags and Clutches
Similar to the idea of wearing stand out jewelry, a statement handbag can definitely upgrade your look. Some of my favorite places to shop at for fly gear on a budget include sites like boohoo and PrettyLittleThing.These sites offer todays latest styles at a fraction of the cost in comparison to other online stores.
5. Statement Shoe
Christian Louboutin once said that "a woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman." I agree. Ladies, we know that any outfit can be flexed with the perfect pair of heels - from jeans and a tucked in t-shirt to the infamous LBD - the power is in the shoe. Your feet can be the biggest distraction, so make sure that whatever is on them is something worth looking at.
Leave a message in the comments with any other ideas you have to help transform the girls day-time outfits to night-time looks.
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