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Day to night dressing tips from Woman’s Day’s fashion editor

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Navigate the art of day-to-night dressing and effortlessly transitioning from daytime chic to evening glam. Join us as we unlock simple style hacks using versatile pieces that elevate your look from sunrise to starlight, ensuring you’re look your best no matter the hour.

Knit dresses

This season’s essential knit dress combines comfort and style making it a versatile and cosy wardrobe option. Style to dress your look down for day or add a few elegant pieces to elevate for evenings. Either way, it’s a fabulous choice to keep super snug, while maintaining an element of sophistication on cool winter occasions.

Image of Kirsten Dunst wearing a green, sequinned Gucci knit dress and belt
Image of Kirsten Dunst wearing a green, sequinned Gucci knit dress and belt

Style it day/night…

Knit dress $149.99 from Forever New

Flay lay images of Day to night styling compilations using a grey Forever New knit dress. 
Day compilation on the left and how to wear the dress by night on the right
(Photo Charles & Keith, Forever New, Hard to Find, The Iconic, Tony Bianco, Zara)

DAY

Keep the look tonal and work in a mix of texture items such as a wool coat or tassled scarf to create a stylish day look.

Coat $189.99 from Forever New

Canvas bowling bag $126 from Charles & Keith

Morgan & Taylor scarf $39.95 from The Iconic

NOVO boots $89.95 from The Iconic

GIMME Store earrings $67.95 from Hard to Find

NIGHT

Details go a long way to glamming up simple styles. Switch out chunkier day accessories for more refined evening pieces. Add in some bling via jewellery to bring outfits to life.

Cropped jacket $105 from Zara

Izoa clutch $99 from The Iconic

Zahar bracelet $79 from The Iconic

Miz Casa & Co earrings $59 from Hard to Find

Snake heels $199.95 from Tony Bianco

Classic black trousers

Whether tailored to perfection or elegantly relaxed, black pants effortlessly bridge the gap between casual chic and formal elegance. Pair them with a coat and knits for a casual day outfit, or a glam blouse and blazer for a refined evening look. Their ability to adapt to any occasion ensures you’re always impeccably dressed.

Image of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing black pants paired with black turtle neck and brown leather jacket.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley teams a (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)

Style it day/night

Tapered ankle grazer trousers $65.99 from Marks & Spencer

Flay lay images of Day to night styling compilations using a black trousers as hero piece. 
Day compilation on the left and how to wear the dress by night on the right
(Photo Big W, Colette by Colette Hayman, H&M, Hard to Find, Lovisa, Quay Australia, Sheike, The Iconic)

DAY

Layer the upper body with basics like sweaters and shirts enable switch up your outfit and liven up black trousers. Top things off with a classic coat or jacket. for a timeless finish

&Me flare sleeve jumper $30 from Big W

Sleeveless coat $219.99 from Sheike

Atmos&Here ballet flat $109.99 from The Iconic

Tassle tote bag $79.99 from Colette by Colette Hayman

TTYL Sunglasses $110 from Quay Australia

Eyes on Floyd $48.95 from Hard to Find

NIGHT

A bit of bling and a hint of skin will transform your regular black trousers for evening wear. So prepare to bare (even if it’s just a little bit).

Sequin blazer $119 from H&M

One shoulder top $149.99 from Sheike

Earrings $29.99 from Lovisa

Bangle 8 other reasons $68.44 from Revolve

Everyday denim

Jeans are the ultimate wardrobe staple that effortlessly transition from casual daywear to chic evening attire with a few simple tweaks. Embrace comfort and style from morning meetings to dinner dates by pairing your favourite jeans with versatile tops and accessories.

Image of Lucy Hale walking through a car park looking stylish in her jeans styled back with a grey blazer, white t-shirt, and Christian Dior bag.
Lucy Hale elevates jeans for day with a classic blazer and edgy accessories (Photo by BG020/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Style it day/night

Straight leg jeans $135 from COS

Flay lay images of Day to night styling compilations using a jeans as hero piece. 
Day compilation on the left and how to wear the dress by night on the right
(Photo Forever New, Country Road,

DAY

It’s worth investing in scarves and bags to tie favourite basics to create interesting colourways. The latest in sneakers will help seal the deal, because for me… comfort is key!

Short trench coat $169.99 from Forever New

327 Sneakers $160 from New Balance

Bird Keepers V-Neck jumper $79.95 from Birdsnest

Nylon saddle sling bag $99.95 from Country Road

Plisse Scarf $15 from Kmart

Sunglasses $125 from Quay Australia

Clutch $99.99 Forever New

NIGHT

I’d like a dollar for the amount of times I’ve heard a friend say, “I’m wearing jeans and a nice top” on an evening out. So start investing in some detailed tops and blouses and switch out sneakers for stilettos, of course!

Asymmetric draped blouse $115 from COS

Tweed collarless short jacket $169 from Marks & Spencer

Meshca necklace $196.95 from Hard to Find

Miz Casa & Co link drop earrings $59 from Hard to Find

Wild Fire shoes $60 from The Iconic

Forever New Hardcase clutch $99.99 from The Iconic

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