6 Versatile Pieces That'll Take You From Day to Night

There’s a lot of talk within fashion about “day-to-night dressing” and “work-to-weekend wardrobes,” but how often can you say that you wore the same skirt from your 10 a.m. meeting to your 10 p.m. drinks? We get it—not everything is made equally, and we’re not at all likely to wear our work trousers to a bar. But every now and again, we find ourselves gravitating toward those hero pieces that are still so cool you’ll want to take them into nighttime, too.

That denim jacket you love? Try out a glam embellished version. The six pieces we’re highlighting today are both obvious and yet not, because we’ve all been there when Friday night rolls around you find yourself saying, “I have nothing to wear,” while your friends are getting ready to go out. Sometimes all it takes is a little reminder (and some inventive styling) for us to realize what to wear to a bar is already sitting in our closets.

See (and shop) the coolest standout pieces that you can wear pretty much every which way, day or night, from the office to the happy hour.

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Embellished Denim Jacket
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You know that favorite denim jacket of yours? Maybe you've never thought of wearing it out at night, but add a touch of shimmery embellishments or pretty embroidery and you've got a jacket everyone will compliment you on.

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Vinyl Skirt
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For any time before happy hour starts: copy this sweater-and-sneakers outfit. For after the sun goes down: a cool bodysuit or pretty wrap top amps up this must-have skirt.

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Sheer Top
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We've probably convinced you already that 2017 is the year of the naked trend. But just in case you needed a refresher, layer this sheer piece to show off as much or as little skin as you'd like.

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Slip Dress
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The slip dress really is your "wear everywhere" piece. Your coffee-run outfit should involve a T-shirt and sneakers. As for your night out 'fit, strappy heels and a statement bag do the trick.

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Moto Jacket
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Take it from an editor who wears hers nearly every single day—this piece will never fail you.

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Off-the-Shoulder Knit Dress
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Cozy up in a sweaterdress that does double duty. Opt for an off-the-shoulder or slouchy style to bring it up a notch and wear with your best fall boots.

Senior Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.