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Being fashionable from day to night when you have an all-day event is tricky – especially when that all-day event will see you standing by the race track, transitioning indoors, then inevitably heading back outside again. Perhaps the day was more casual, and the evening was a bit more classy. Are there some wardrobe staples that could take you from day to night? Absolutely, there are!
Below are three must-have items that will keep you looking polished even when you’re unprepared.
Something for Men: Classic Shirt and Linen Trousers
We’ll start with something for the men, and the classic shirt and linen trousers are the perfect combo. Somehow, it looks casual in the day when you’re outside enjoying a race or two, but classy by night. It’s comfortable, has endless colour combination potential, and it looks incredible.
During the day, men can wear a clean button-down shirt tucked into comfortable linen trousers and slip-ons, loafers, or moccasins for a laid-back but polished look. It’s the perfect attire for the races,.
The same outfit can easily transform itself into something entirely different for any occasion. It doesn’t matter if it’s a business dinner, an art gallery opening or a night at a live dealer poker event, this outfit will look great. Trade those casual shoes for more formal leather loafers and a smart jacket, and it’s ready for the night. Somehow, you don’t even need to change anything about the outfit – it just looks different at night as it does in the day.
Something for Women: The Summer Dress
Wearing a summer dress is the ultimate outfit for the races. Yet, this article is tailored more to summer outfits, but we’re almost at the season, so we might as well. Daytime calls for light summer dresses that are breathable, comfortable, and cute. Ask anyone – nothing beats a floaty summer dress and sunglasses for looking cute in summer. It’s perfect for casual lunches anywhere in town, shopping around – you can do anything in a floaty summer dress.
For the evening, the summer dress is similar to the linen trousers and shirt. Instead of wearing flat sandals, pick nice high-heeled shoes or trendy boots. Add some delicate jewellery, more face glam, freshen up your hair, and the outfit is transformed. That’s all it takes – fresh face, hair, and new shoes. If it’s cold, pick a leather or denim jacket. Cropped denim-coloured jackets with a white summer dress look so cute.
Something for Everyone: Good Shoes
Good shoes are one of the essential elements in every man and woman’s wardrobe that can either make or ruin your entire outfit and be the decider for day-to-night transitioning. Choose comfortable yet attractive shoes that suit your activities during the day. For example, trainers, wedges, flat sandals or loafers are the most versatile.
The right pair of footwear will smoothly move an outfit from casual daytime wear into elegant night clothes, ensuring you always look good no matter where you are. Even trainers can transition well. There’s nothing wrong with wearing trainers with linen trousers or a floaty dress. The key is the trainers you pick. If you are going to wear your 3-year-old creased and dirty white Air Force trainers, it won’t look good. Freshly cleaned and minimally creased Air Forces, on the other hand, look incredible.
Having these three must-haves means you will always be ready for any occasion, regardless of time. And the best thing is, they’re all relatively cheap depending on where you want to shop.
Don’t forget – it depends on the event you have. The staples you have in your wardrobe will depend on the occasion. Sometimes, even linen trousers and a smart shirt are too casual for some events. What would you say is your staple to have for taking you from day to night?