V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Mar 01, 2016

What To Wear: From The “Office” To The “Date”

what to wear from the office to the date, featuring marlene dietrich, vickiarcher.com


What to wear?

question we ask ourselves so frequently.


I intended to write about “who wore what” to the Academy Awards last night but on first glance I was none too inspired and decided I would rather talk about more practical fashion dilemmas this morning.

What were your thoughts on the red carpet gowns?



what to wear from the office to the date, featuring marlene dietrich, vickiarcher.com


 

So often, I don’t have the time to change between my day in the “office” and going out in the evening. It is probably half to do with time and the rest about a lack of energy to dig that deep and come up with a new outfit idea at the end of the day.


I am a great one for “swapping out” and “adding in”.

What I mean is I change the tee or the sweater for a silk blouse, I add a pair of heels or fancy flats and I search for more creative jewellery. I rarely wear much jewellery during the day, especially bracelets and rings as I would be crashing and jingling away on the computer and driving everyone crazy. Symphonic, I would not sound.


The difference a silk or a lace blouse can make to an everyday outfit is major; I have even walked my way into black tie events with nothing more than a change of blouse and a pair of heels. A tailored suit as one of the wardrobe essentials makes that very possible. If I am feeling extra imaginative I will swap the classic pants for a dressy skirt; usually lace or tulle. I tend to buy versions of the same pieces each season (or when required) as I know and love them well.



My sneakers, for I seem to be very partial to those these days with everything, get swapped for my favourite heels, shoe booties or the lace up flats we talked about last week.



 

 

 

 


Then there is the jewellery.


A pair of bracelets or drop-earrings can make the world of difference to how dressed up we look. Necklaces too can change a look, although I seem to gravitate towards the ears, the fingers and the wrists. I admire necklaces on others but my days of a swan like nape have long vanished and I prefer to draw attention away from that part of the body.

A pair of bracelets and some delicious drops will provide all the drama I need.



How do you leave the day behind and transition through to the evening with the minimum of fuss?

Are there any tips and tricks we need to share? xv

 


what to wear from the office to the date, featuring marlene dietrich, vickiarcher.com



What To Wear: From The “Office” To The “Date”

the blouse

michael michael kors // lace panelled blouse // akris punto  // co ruffled blouse



what to wear from the office to the date, featuring marlene dietrich, vickiarcher.com

what to wear from the office to the date, featuring marlene dietrich, vickiarcher.com



the jewels

i have been wearing hoop style pearl earrings for the last few months and they are the closest thing to the new ultradior new double pearls. love the hoop, love the dangle and the pearls. guaranteed compliments when you wear these


majorica white pearl dangle earrings  //  delfina delettrez dual pearl



images marlene deitrich

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