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It’s every working girl’s dilemma: How do you dress to look professional and presentable in the morning, and then create feminine and sexy look for that after-office dinner? Taking a single look from your morning routine to your evening nightcap can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Pay attention to how you like to dress for the evening and how you have to dress in the morning, and you should come out fine.

Covering Up
One of the reasons why your office outfit has to look different from your night ensemble is that the mornings require you to cover up a lot more. Showing some cleavage at dinner in that chic French bistro is sexy; doing it at work is downright crass and unprofessional.

You may want to consider wearing that skin-baring evening outfit with something that will cover it up at the office. A sleeveless dress that hits a little above the knee and shows a bit of cleavage, for example, can be made appropriate for the office by adding another layer over your shoulders. Suit jackets – especially with rolled up sleeves – are perfect for the job, but a denim jacket or cardigan could be a great substitute.

Understated accessories should tone down your look just enough for the office. Go with solid color kitten heels or flats that work with the sophisticated vibe of your morning outfit. Accessories such as your bag should go with that vibe too. Opt for a big, practical tote or portfolio instead of a small purse. You can just change those out later on in the day.

Key Moves for an Easy Change
From a fashion perspective, dressing up is about standing out. With an office dress code to consider, however, dressing up in the morning should be all about fitting in with the rest of the office. That’s why you might want to plan an outfit that can be worn with both low- or non-heeled shoes for the morning and killer heels once the sun sets.

Consider a sheer ruffled top worn with skinny black slacks. While you’re still at work, do this outfit with a jacket or a cardigan and flat shoes for a look that’s chic yet still inconspicuous. Once you’re done for the day, shuck the jacket and swap your flats for a pair of killer stilettos. Not only do you get to easily assemble an evening look, but you can work comfortably in the AM to boot.

The Finishing Touch
Accessories can make or break an outfit, and they can spell the difference between business casual and ready to party. Pay attention to how each and every one of your accessories work together with the rest of your outfit.

Something as simple as adding a pair of earrings and a necklace to an outfit can instantly transform it from ’secretary’ to ’sexy’. Take a white tee or tank top, a pair of skinny black jeans, and then layer it with a cardigan for the office. After you shut your work computer down, leave out the cardigan, throw on a pair of eye-catching earrings, chunky bangles and maybe a vintage belt to get that mix of glamour with a touch of Bohemian chic.

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