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How to Take a Basic Outfit from Day to Night

April 9, 2019 by Katie Haller

Day to night outfit
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always felt that there are 2 different ways to dress for the day and night.  I’ve also been known to overthink them both, that’s why today I’m sharing 2 looks, wearing the same exact base outfit.  This base outfit is so simple, it’s just a black tank top, jeans with a necklace and earrings.  All I did was switch out my shoes and purse to take this look from day to night.

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Day Look

During the day I like to stay casual and comfortable.  I typically wear flat shoes and carry a large tote purse to keep all my toddler gear in.  I love wearing simple tank tops and t-shirts because you can always change them up by the way you style them.  For this day look, I knotted my top at the bottom. 
Day to night outfit

Day to night outfit

Day to night outfit

Day to night outfit

 Shop my look

Jeans- Old Navy (exact)
Top- Target (exact)
Shoes- Kohls (exact)
Necklace- Nordstrom (exact)
Earrings- Esty (exact)
Purse- Last Call Neiman Marcus (similar)

Night Look

I always feel like the night has a dressier feel.  I like to put on a pair of heels or wedge shoes.  I’m 5’1 so I always like to add a little height when I can.  I also like to ditch my big mom purse whenever I have the chance to get out without my little guy.  My go-to, kid-free purse is my leopard clutch.  Leopard is always a great statement accessory. 
Day to night outfit

Day to night outfit

Day to night outfit

Day to night outfit

Shop my look

Jeans- Old Navy (exact)
Top- Target (exact)
Shoes- Target (similar)
Necklace- Nordstrom (exact)
Earrings- Esty (exact)
Purse- ThredUp- H&M (similar)

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Mom Style, outfits • by Katie Haller • 10 Comments

Comments

  1. Asia

    April 10, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    Love this look and how easy and simple it is to turn into a night look.

    Reply
  2. Catherine

    April 10, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    That's such a good call to leave the big mom purse behind when you go out! No need to bring along diapers, snacks and random toys, haha!

    Reply
  3. Shani Ogden

    April 11, 2019 at 3:52 am

    I totally agree that swapping out my giant diaper bag for something smaller automatically makes me feel more dressed up.

    Reply
  4. Becca Wilson

    April 11, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    I absolutely love this because not all of us have outfits for day and a night out. I really appreciate you styling the same outfit two different ways.

    Reply
  5. amberstarr82

    April 12, 2019 at 1:11 am

    Love how you dressed it up for the evening look! That leopard clutch is so cute!

    Reply
  6. Katie

    April 13, 2019 at 1:30 am

    Thank you! Simplicity is what I was going for!

    Reply
  7. Katie

    April 13, 2019 at 1:30 am

    Yes, every chance I get, I try to bring out a small purse. It's not always easy as a mom.

    Reply
  8. Katie

    April 13, 2019 at 1:31 am

    Anytime I can be kid free I try to go with the smaller purse.

    Reply
  9. Katie

    April 13, 2019 at 1:32 am

    You are welcome! I was hoping to show that it can be really easy to wear your same outfit in a different way. I'm glad you found it helpful!

    Reply
  10. Katie

    April 13, 2019 at 1:33 am

    Thank you! I love my leopard clutch! It's such a fun way to add to my look!

    Reply

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